2013 Hyundai VELOSTER: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
422 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
69,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2013 model year. Data snapshot: . 273 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 171 of 422 complaints (40.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 57 | 13.5% |
| Steering behavior | 57 | 13.5% |
| Engine operation | 45 | 10.7% |
| Braking behavior | 41 | 9.7% |
| Transmission and shifting | 24 | 5.7% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 0.5% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine | 171 |
| Electrical System | 94 |
| Steering | 57 |
| Unknown Or Other | 52 |
| Power Train | 34 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 21 |
| Visibility:Sun/Moon Roof Assembly | 20 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 17 |
Engine: 171; Electrical System: 94; Steering: 57; Unknown Or Other: 52; Power Train: 34; Fuel/Propulsion System: 21; Visibility:Sun/Moon Roof Assembly: 20; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 17
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 44 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 38 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 67 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 71 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 47 |
| 150,000 and above | 6 |
Under 25,000: 44; 25,000 to 49,999: 38; 50,000 to 74,999: 67; 75,000 to 99,999: 71; 100,000 to 149,999: 47; 150,000 and above: 6
75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (71). 149 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 19 |
| 2014 | 22 |
| 2015 | 18 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2018 | 24 |
| 2019 | 91 |
| 2020 | 52 |
| 2021 | 41 |
| 2022 | 32 |
| 2023 | 43 |
| 2024 | 29 |
| 2025 | 15 |
| 2026 | 11 |
2012: 3; 2013: 19; 2014: 22; 2015: 18; 2016: 8; 2017: 14; 2018: 24; 2019: 91; 2020: 52; 2021: 41; 2022: 32; 2023: 43; 2024: 29; 2025: 15; 2026: 11
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 57 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 57 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 45 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10479285 · 2012-10-08 (October 8, 2012)
VEHICLE IN PARK, DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW AND PASSENGER REAR DOES NOT ENGAGE TO BRING DOWN WINDOW. ALSO 2ND INCIDENT ON 10/6/2012, PASSENGER DOOR AND WINDOW DOES NOT UNLOCK TO OPEN FROM INSIDE WHEN VEHICLE PLACED IN PARK. HAVE TAKEN INTO THE DEALER TWO TIMES TO HAVE VEHICLE INSPECTED FOR FAULT. TECHNICIANS HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO REPLICATE MIS-FUNCTION. UNSURE IF VEHICLE HAS A DEFECT. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 1,756 miles reported. Look up ODI 10479285 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10489067 · 2012-12-17 (December 17, 2012)
MY 2013 HYUNDAI VELOSTER'S SUNROOF EXPLODED VIOLENTLY, WHILE PARKED UNDER THE CARPORT. IT CAUSED DAMAGED TO THE INTERIOR AND TO THE SURROUNDING VEHICLES. ACCORDING TO REVIEWS THIS ISSUE IS UNDER INVESTIGATION FOR THE 2012 MODELS, YET MINE IS A 2013. OBVIOUSLY, THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN CORRECTED. I WILL NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING MY CAR ONCE THE MANUFACTURE/DEALERSHIP FIX IT. AND SADLY, I'VE ONLY HAD IT FOR A MONTH. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 1,400 miles reported. Look up ODI 10489067 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10489258 · 2012-12-19 (December 19, 2012)
WHILE TRAVELING DOWN THE ROAD AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH THE CRANK PULLEY FELL OFF THE MOTOR. THIS PREVENTS THE ALTERNATOR, WATER PUMP AND AC COMPRESSOR FROM FUNCTIONING AS THEY ARE BELT DRIVEN. WITH THE ALTERNATOR NOT FUNCTIONING THE BATTER WILL BE DRAINED TO THE POINT OF DEAD (DEPENDING ON WHAT ACCESSORIES ARE ON) AND WITH THE WATER PUMP NOT FUNCTIONING THE CAR WILL ALMOST IMMEDIATELY OVERHEAT LEAVING THE VEHICLE STRANDED. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 313 miles reported. Look up ODI 10489258 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10492601 · 2013-01-09 (January 9, 2013)
CPSC#I12C0628A. 2013 HYUNDAI VELOSTER. CONSUMER STATED THAT THIS CAR IS VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL WHEN HE DRIVES. *LN THE CONSUMER STATED HE HAS BEEN IN THREE ACCIDENTS DUE TO THE BAD DESIGN OF THE SUSPENSION. THE CONSUMER STATED HYUNDAI USED A TWIST BEAM REAR AXLE ON THE SUSPENSION
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10492601 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10493374 · 2013-01-18 (January 18, 2013)
HEADLIGHTS ON LOW BEAM THE LIGHTS ONLY REACH OUT 65-75 FEET AND THEN THERE IS A SOLID DARK HORIZON LINE WITH NO LIGHT WHAT SO EVER ABOVE THIS LINE. AT HIGHWAY SPEED OF 65 MPH THIS LIGHTING DOSE NOT GIVE THE DRIVER ENOUGH TIME TO AVOID A PROBLEM. CONTACTED HYUNDAI AND THEY ARE NOT WILLING TO ADMIT TO THE PROBLEM OR DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. AFTER RESEARCH THE SOLUTION IS TO ADD H I D LIGHTING TO THE CAR HYUNDAI SAY THAT IF IT IS INSTALLED THEY WILL NOT HORNER ANY FIX ANY REPAIR CLAIMS ON THE CAR. I DRIVE 100 MILES A DAY IN THE DARK AND THIS IS …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10493374 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10493418 · 2013-01-18 (January 18, 2013)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI VELOSTER TURBO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS ONLY ILLUMINATED APPROXIMATELY 65-70 FEET AND THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO HAVE A CLEAR VIEW OF THE ROADWAY. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THERE WAS A SOLID BLACK HORIZON THAT CAME FROM THE HEADLIGHTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WERE NO FAILURES WITH THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN…
Owner-reported narrative. 4,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10493418 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10503174 · 2013-03-15 (March 15, 2013)
WHEN DRIVING THE STEERING DOES NOT STAY STRAIGHT. WHEN DRIVING OVER A BUMP THE STEERING IS KNOCKED OFF BY A FEW DEGREES IT DOES NOT STRAIGHTEN OUT AGAIN (FOR EG IF IT IS KNOCKED TO 5 DEG IT WON'T GO BACK TO 0, INSTEAD IT WILL SETTLE ON 1 OR 2 DEGREES). THIS MEANS A MINOR LAPSE IN CONCENTRATION COULD RESULT IN THE CAR DRIFTING INTO ANOTHER LANE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 1,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10503174 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10509960 · 2013-04-29 (April 29, 2013)
MY 2013 HYUNDAI VELOSTER ALMOST STALLED AT LEAST 3 TIMES DURING THE PAST 2 MONTHS. WHETHER I'M GOING UP A SLIGHT INCLINE (IN CALIFORNIA) OR IF ACCELERATING AFTER A STOP. I'VE RECENTLY NOTICED THAT WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER AND RADIO IS ON IT SOMETIMES WILL SPUTTER AND DROP RPMS AND NEARLY STALLS. I'VE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER AND EXPLAINED IT TO THEM. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT CLAIMED THEY COULDN'T DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. [XXX] IT'S HAPPENED TO ME SEVERAL TIMES. THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL DUE TO ALL OF THE ONLINE SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ABOUT VELOSTER…
Owner-reported narrative. 8,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10509960 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
19V204000 · Engine | Electrical System:Software
Reported: 2019-03-14 (March 14, 2019)
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.
Consequence: Engine damage can increase the risk of a fire or cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 this recall is 182.
NHTSA campaign record ↗23V132000 · Electrical System
Reported: 2023-02-28 (February 28, 2023)
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.
Consequence: An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
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 number for this recall is 242.
NHTSA campaign record ↗23V651000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module
Reported: 2023-09-22 (September 22, 2023)
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 fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Consequence: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
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 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.
NHTSA campaign record ↗