Is the 2013 HYUNDAI Veloster safe to drive?

The 2013 HYUNDAI Veloster has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

NHTSA Campaign 19V204000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

What Happened

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.

How to Get This Fixed

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.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #19V204000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Campaign 19V204000

What This Recall Means

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?