2013 Hyundai Veloster problems and complaints
Owners have filed 423 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Hyundai Veloster. The most-reported areas: Engine (171), Electrical System (98), Steering (58).
Key takeaways
- 423 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 6 involve a crash, 33 a fire, 9 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 171 | 40% |
| Electrical System | 98 | 23% |
| Steering | 58 | 14% |
| Unknown Or Other | 52 | 12% |
| Power Train | 35 | 8% |
| Service Brakes | 29 | 7% |
| Visibility | 24 | 6% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 21 | 5% |
| Structure | 20 | 5% |
| Hydraulic | 17 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 14 | 3% |
| Air Bags | 12 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Hyundai Veloster 2 DR FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,service Brakes - filed 2026-09-20
My 2013 Hyundai Veloster experienced a catastrophic failure of the ABS module covered under Recall 23V-651 (Campaign 251). The brakes went completely to the floor while operating, and the ABS module is shorting out every replacement fuse, creating an imminent engine fire hazard. Hyundai Corporate has explicitly refused...
Engine - filed 2026-08-31
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 an engine cleaning was...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-08-26
Complaint: Manufacture has not remedied the issue in a timely manner. No incident YET but we limit driving the vehicle because of: Manufacturer Recall Number251 NHTSA Recall Number23V651000 Recall Status Recall Incomplete This recall is from September 22, 2023. It's been nearly 3 years. Our vehicle also has an issue w...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.