01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2013 Hyundai Veloster recall campaigns
NHTSA 23V651000
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Report received
- September 22, 2023
- Potential units
- 1,649,478campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Why it matters: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.
Owner notification: April 10, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
NHTSA 23V132000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- February 28, 2023
- Potential units
- 25,715campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
Owner notification: July 28, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
NHTSA 19V204000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE
- Report received
- March 14, 2019
- Potential units
- 16,487campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: Engine damage can increase the risk of a fire or cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Owner notification: May 14, 2019 · Filing manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH