2013 Hyundai Veloster

322 serious complaints of 424, the most about engine (171) and steering (58); 5.9× this model's usual share of all serious complaints about 2013 vehicles. 3 recalls.

What owners report

“The contact owns a 2013 hyundai veloster. The contact stated while driving 65 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that there was a loud noise coming from the engine compartment as the vehicle stalled. The vehicle had been serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 19v204000 (electrical system, engine) prior to the failure.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, Mar 2021

“The mdps (motor driven power steering) assembly contains a flexible rubber coupling which may wear over time resulting in a slight 'clicking' or 'thud' type noise when turning the steering wheel. This together with the huge amount of dead play makes the vehicle unsafe.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the steering, Aug 2020

Fixes and extended coverage

• Extended coverage The warranty coverage for engine repair or replacement regarding engine damage or malfunction from connecting rod bearing wear has been extended to 15 years or 150,000 miles from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use, whichever occurs first, and is valid for original and… (22-EM-006H-2, Nov 2022)
• Extended coverage Some vehicles listed below may exhibit an intermittent airbag warning light and DTC(s) B1763 (OCS ECU Defect), and/or B1764 (OCS Mat Defect) may be stored. Hyundai is extending the warranty coverage of the sensor for the Occupant Classification System (OCS) / Occupant Detection System (ODS) to 18… (26-BE-011H, Apr 2026)
• Extended coverage Certain 2012 – 2017 model year Accent, 2012 – 2017 model year Azera, 2013 – 2018 model year Santa Fe Sport, 2013 – 2019 model year Santa Fe, and 2012 – 2017 model year Veloster vehicles may exhibit an intermittent airbag warning light and diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) may be set. In an effort to… (Z01, May 2026)
• Repair program Road salt and water can corrode the bracket holding the canister in place; as well as the seal within the canister. (5NPH9L4R02, Jan 2017)
• Repair program Hyundai is conducting a service campaign to enhance the knock sensor software to detect abnormal engine bearing noise before potentially severe engine damage occurs. (DBP966, Oct 2021)
• Repair program Certain vehicles that have completed Service Campaign 966 may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326 and/or an engine concern/noise related to connecting rod bearing wear or damage. (DBPT6G, Apr 2022)

From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.

424 owner complaints · 3 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 27–31 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2013 trims and features