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.
Risk if Unfixed
An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Free Fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the RPAS fuse and sensor, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 28, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 242.
Your 2013 Veloster with a 1.6 liter turbo engine may have a software issue that can cause the engine to ignite the air/fuel mixture too early, leading to excessive pressure in the engine.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, your engine could be damaged, which can cause a fire or make your car stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Hyundai will fix this issue for you at no cost by updating the engine management software, and you'll be notified when it's time to bring your vehicle to a dealership.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Engine damage can increase the risk of a fire or cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
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.