Worst 2013 Hyundai Veloster Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
STEERING
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Hyundai Veloster.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 169 | — | 22 | 84,272 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 93 | — | 8 | 67,482 mi | |
| STEERING | 57 | 1 | — | 54,213 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 51 | 1 | 4 | 64,890 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 34 | 2 | — | 58,946 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 21 | 1 | 1 | 73,734 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 20 | — | — | 49,126 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 16 | — | 1 | 59,962 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 16 | — | — | 52,816 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 14 | 1 | 1 | 63,450 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 12 | — | — | 72,507 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 11 | 1 | — | 102,522 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 11 | 1 | — | 50,686 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 8 | 1 | — | 34,787 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 7 | — | — | 36,168 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 3 | 1 | — | 38,774 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 3 | — | — | 14,544 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 3 | — | — | 21,817 mi | |
| WHEELS | 3 | — | — | 30,502 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | — | — | 50,360 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 2 | 1 | — | 14,664 mi | |
| TIRES | 2 | — | — | 10,364 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 1 | — | 1 | 120,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:SWITCHES/KNOBS/BUTTONS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 1 | — | — | 10,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 1 | — | — | 75,000 mi |
Recalls for 2013 Hyundai Veloster
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,708,167 vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Other Hyundai Veloster Years
Wider context: See the full Hyundai Veloster reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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