Electrical system: softwareRecall 19V-204 · 2013 Hyundai Veloster
Hyundai Motor America recall 19V-204 covers 16,487 2013 Hyundai Veloster for a electrical system: software problem, reported to NHTSA on March 14, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q3) shows 56% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V204000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
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.
The risk
Engine damage can increase the risk of a fire or cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
56%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 596 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 26, 2012 to October 16, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- Non-crash Vehicle FiresNHTSA