2013 Hyundai Veloster Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2013 Hyundai Veloster, and owners have filed 425 complaints with NHTSA. At least one recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2013 Hyundai Veloster
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Service brakes, hydraulic: control unit/module Park outside
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake…
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October…
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Electrical system
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Veloster vehicles. High conductive liquid may leak into the Reverse Park Aid Sensor (RPAS), which can result in an electrical short circuit.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the RPAS fuse and sensor, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 28, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's…
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Engine and software (electrical system)
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013 Veloster vehicles that are equipped with 1.6 liter turbo engines. The engine management software may cause premature ignition (pre-ignition) of the air/fuel mixture in the engine. The resulting excessive cylinder pressure may damage the engine.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine management software, free of charge. The recall began May 14, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for…
425 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2013 Hyundai Veloster have filed 425 complaints with NHTSA; 6 describe a crash and 34 describe a fire. Reports cite 10 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 68,629 miles. Complaints peaked in 2019 with 91 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“My 2013 Hyundai Veloster caught fire spontaneously while it was turned off and parked in my garage. The fire originated in the engine compartment, specifically around the ABS module area. The vehicle”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 5, 2026 · Service brakes
“The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the check engine and air bag warning lights intermittently illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle was driv”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 30, 2026 · Air bags
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2013 Hyundai Veloster. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 27–31 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 24–28 / 31–37 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Compact Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.6 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (AM6); Automatic 6-spd; Manual 6-spd |
Compare Hyundai Veloster model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Hyundai Veloster model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Hyundai Veloster | 6 | 296 |
| 2013 Hyundai Veloster | 3 | 425 |
| 2014 Hyundai Veloster | 2 | 85 |
| 2015 Hyundai Veloster | 2 | 137 |
| 2016 Hyundai Veloster | 1 | 222 |
| 2017 Hyundai Veloster | 0 | 50 |
| 2019 Hyundai Veloster | 2 | 42 |
| 2020 Hyundai Veloster | 1 | 24 |
| 2021 Hyundai Veloster | 1 | 11 |
Checking a specific 2013 Hyundai Veloster
How do I know if my 2013 Hyundai Veloster has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2013 Hyundai Veloster; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Hyundai dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 19V204000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Hyundai models
- Sonata16,085 complaints
- Elantra8,715 complaints
- Santa FE7,663 complaints
- Tucson6,287 complaints
- Palisade2,447 complaints
- Accent2,032 complaints
- Ioniq 51,339 complaints
- Genesis1,244 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.