repaired · 2026 Q2
Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
Park outsideRisk. An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
2013 Hyundai VelosterProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 427 owner complaints about the 2013 Hyundai Veloster, most often about the engine. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-651 the manufacturer reports only 25% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 28, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2013 Hyundai Veloster has problems
427 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
172Engine23 crash/fire/injury
99Electrical system10 crash/fire/injury
59Steering1 crash/fire/injury
35Power train2 crash/fire/injury
24Visibility
22Fuel/propulsion system
20Structure
17Service brakes, hydraulic
14Vehicle speed control
7415 other systems7 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 172 | 23 |
| Electrical system | 99 | 10 |
| Steering | 59 | 1 |
| Power train | 35 | 2 |
| Visibility | 24 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 22 | 2 |
| Structure | 20 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 17 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 14 | 2 |
| 15 other systems | 74 | 7 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2013 Hyundai Veloster recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2025 Q2
Electrical system
Risk. An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2020 Q3
Electrical system: software
Risk. Engine damage can increase the risk of a fire or cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Hyundai.
Mileage at failure
When do engine problems start?
85kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 107 engine complaints. 70% were reported before 100,000 miles.
7under 30k miles75under 100k miles32100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Engine
12 owners mentioned a cost$8,602median
Middle half: $5,000 – $9,325
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2013 vs. every other Veloster year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Veloster median. How we score
'12'13'14'15'16'17'19'20'21
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2013 Hyundai Veloster safety ratings
2013 Hyundai Veloster 2 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2013 Hyundai Veloster, and the recalls they led to.
- Hyundai and Kia ABS Module FiresOpen
In owners' words
What Veloster owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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 has an open and incomplete safety recall for this exact issue (Recall 251 / NHTSA Campaign…
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds on several occasions, abnormal sounds emanated from the engine compartment, and the check oil light illuminated while making left turns. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that…
The car goes into limp mode in the middle of driving on the interstate or usually at higher speeds and loses speed quickly. This has put me at high risk for accidents when traveling between cities and has left me stranded on dangerous parts of the interstate at times. I have taken it to my Hyundai…
Own a 2013 Veloster?
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