2013 Hyundai Veloster complaints

Engine failed driving down the highway, rod broke witch put a large hole in the engine.

I was driving back home from work.When I began to notice a knocking sound coming from my engine. The car suddenly began to shake and stall, not allowing me to accelerate properly. Right after that the car completely shut off and I had to push it to the side of the road. About a month later I received a notice from Hyundai in which they stated the vehicle had a recall due to failing connecting rod bearing. I contacted my mechanic on what this may caused, and without me going into full detail about my incident he mentioned everything that I went through. I then schedule an appointment at my local Hyundai delearship for the KSDS install, and hoping for a fix under the warranty guidelines given in the notice. Today I received a message notifying me that they would not be fixing the car under the recall notice.

The blower for the AC and heater stopped working. It evidently caught fire because there is a burnt smell. When I searched the problem, I noticed that you already did a recall for this but left out the 2013 models. This is extremely dangerous as it could catch fire while driving. Please add the 2013s to the recall.

There is an open recall for my 2013 Veloster turbo 1.6 turbo engine code 182 from Hyundai. But it’s not showing under my VIN. My car have exact problems that is described in the recall. “ Engine damage can increase the risk of a fire or cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.” so I went to the dealership but they said they won’t help me with the recall and they can fix my car but they are going to charge me.

Steering coupler went out at 23,000 miles. Not covered under warranty according to Hyundai leading to repairs in excess of $500. Many Hyundai’s have this problem and if it goes out completely the vehicle no longer has electric steering assist, the steering wheel makes a clunking sound, and the car drifts all over the road.

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that while attempting to make a left or right turn, he felt a clicking sensation in the steering wheel. No warning light was illuminated. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the steering coupling needed to be replaced. The contact stated that an appointment was scheduled for the following month. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 53,000.

No lamp messages, however the front and rear windshield wipers will not stop when put in the off position. Windshield sprayers will not activate. I've had to pull the fuses to the wipers, though now the wipers work when turned on, but will not seat themselves nor does the sprayer mechanism work still. In neither situation of fuses in or not, I have no intermittent on options for either front or back windshield wipers. When driving, if I get spashed with snow/slush, I lose all visibility; and can only blindly pull over use a spray bottle and hand towel to clean my windows. I have been finding that this is a problem with not just my vehicle, but that it is a repeat problem for multiple people with the same car make and model. I hope nobody is ran over because a driver can't see due to faulty windshield wiper controls.

I was driving and the blower control switch stopped working and I had smoke coming out of my dash. Later my husband took it apart and the back of the switch and the part that plugged into the switch was burned. Without a blower, I don't have any defrost, fan, or ac option which could be dangerous in the winter if things ice over. We called Hyundai and they are very well aware of this issue and they said that we could replace it and the same thing could happen in 2 months and they aren't doing anything about it. This part was replaced once by the dealer while my car was under warranty. The only indication that there was a problem is when it stopped working along with the smoke issue.

Engine stall due to the recall

The manual heater control unit, theinternal switch for the blower (fan) speed control become inoperative- the wire gets too hot and burns which makes this not work and could catch fire.

2013 HYUNDAI VELOSTER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO ENGINE TROUBLE.

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Veloster. The contact works as a certified mechanic. The contact stated that upon servicing the vehicle, he noticed that the heater control wiring harness was extremely hot. The contact cleaned the wiring harness with on contact cleaner; however, the contact stated that the vehicle began to overheat while idling. The contact diagnosed that the heater control wiring harness connector had melted. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 66,000.

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated while driving approximately at 65 MPH, the steering wheel was loose, and she was unable to have control of the steering. The vehicle was to a local independent mechanic. There was a steering wheel failure diagnosis. The mechanic stated there was a recall with a different model. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number 16V190000 (Steering). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact pulled over to stop the vehicle and heard a loud banging sound and then a popping sound coming from the engine. The contact stated that smoke was coming from underneath the vehicle along with a mix of fluid pooling under the vehicle. The contact stated that pieces of metal were on the roadway. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed to a dealer who diagnosed that the engine was blown and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 188,000.

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power without warning. The contact stated that the spark plugs had melted and made a hole in the piston. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but no additional assistance was provided. The contact had related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V204000 (Electrical System, Engine). The failure mileage was approximately 145,000. The VIN was not available.

Our car is 9 years old with only 50,636 miles. We are the second owner. The engine started making noise (no warning lights) so we took it to the dealer. They’ve diagnosed damage in cylinder 1 and need to replace the head gasket and cylinder head assembly valve spring seat. I’ve been told by the Hyundai mechanics that this issues sounds very much like the issue that resulted in the recall of 2013/2014 Hyundai Sonata and Santa Fe’s. The dealership submitted a warranty request on my behalf despite the fact that the car is beyond the years covered by the warranty. I was told by the dealership that Hyundai knows about this issue with other models not covered by the recall and commonly will replace the engine of other vehicles even despite they’re outside of warranty within reason. I was hopeful but my warranty request was denied. Now I’m looking at over $10,000 in repairs which makes my car close to a complete loss. A couple months prior to the issue we receive a Hyundai notification that was something like we need to install a sensor in the engine that will alert you at the earliest signs of engine trouble. I had just donated a kidney and not in any condition to take the car in for this so that has not been done but what it tells me is that Hyundai knew of issues enough to install a sensor to detect these types of issues early before major damage. Note this was not a recall.

A LOT OF LOOSE MOTION AND CLICKING IN STERRING WHEEL MECHANIC SAID SAFETY HAZARD NEEDS FIXING I NOTICED A LOT OF COMPLAINTS FOR THIS INCIDENT BUT NOTHING DONE ABOUT IT PLEASE HELP NOW

My engine burns oil. There is no leakage on the ground. I check the oil once a week and have to add 2 1/2 quarts of oil or more every time i check it. My safety is at risk because if I miss one week of checking the oil level and forget to add oil, my engine is going to seize while driving and possible kill me or other drivers. Oil lamp has been on and i've been refilling the oil weekly for approximately one month. Tire company -Midas tires- changed my tires but did not perform an inspection. They informed me of a government recall for a dangerous engine issue that Hyundai will not acknowledge nor fix.

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with faulty cylinders. The dealer informed the contact that the engine needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V204000 (Electrical System, Engine) however, the failure was not related to the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

UNKNOWN: 1) was parked and car took longer than normal to start. 2) after starting and shifting gears, car would not move forward or backwards. 3) towed to mechanic and they couldn't find anything wrong. NOTE: all gauges were on and was able to shift as normal.

A few months ago, my ABS and Traction Control lights began to come on and off randomly. Then, new lights would pop up, such as Check Engine and the Brake light. These lights would come on, and then go off very sporadically. In the last week, it had gotten much worse. My tire pressure light and EPS light had came on as well, totaling about 6 or 7 lights that are on and won't go off. Then, my steering wheel became increasingly hard to turn, I' m guessing because the EPS was off. Then, my speedometer completely stopped working, and my gas gauge was jumping up and down after I had filled it to a full tank. I pulled the code, and got code for a wheel speed sensor. I replaced the wheel speed sensor, and no lights went off. I then inspected the fuses, noticed that the ABS fuse was blown, and decided to replace it. I replaced it, and the ABS module (or pump) started to smoke badly. The car had a heavy electrical smoke smell and I didn't think it was safe to drive for a while. Hyundais have had recalls for ABS modules smoking before, but never for a 2013 Hyundai Veloster, and I believe that is something that should be investigated because I believe I could have been injured.

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Veloster. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V204000 (Electrical System, Engine). The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and had recall repair completed. The contact stated on 6/26/2022 while driving 60 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact continued driving to AutoZone and was informed that cylinder #4 had an unknown error code. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact took the vehicle to back to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing all four fuel injectors replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 84,150.

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle began to shake and vibrate. The contact pulled safely off of the highway and turned off the vehicle. The contact stated that she noticed an unknown warning light was illuminated. The contact waited approximately 10 minutes and restarted the vehicle and experienced the shaking and vibration throughout the vehicle. The contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the engine had seized and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the engine failure to an open recall on her vehicle for NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V204000 (Electrical System, Engine). The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

So the vehicle wants to hesitate and buck violently to the point of nearly stalling out while accelerating and prevents the car from being able to merge into highway traffic in a safe manner and the surrounding years make and model are all on a recall due to a E.C.U. required update for a necessary reflashing for the ability to be use the automobile in the way it's designer/designers can make make want h. The severity and frequency of the problems are embarrassing and frustrating to be scared of risking my life being injured in a stalled/stalling vehicle without a power supply to navigate

Unknown Premature engine failure on well maintained vehicle. Engine is known for failures but the particular model of vehicle is not under recall. Dealership wants an unreasonable amount to replace with used engine (13'000$ twice the value of the car in working order)

I received a recall for an engine knock sensor. Took the car to the dealer only to be told if they do the knock sensor recall it will put the car in an unusable condition. The car has 158k miles and has check engine light on and the engine is knocking. After researching this model, I saw a lot of people with the same issue. The dealer said the motor has to be replaced! It is aparently a manufacturer defect. The car has been properly maintained and is now unusable. This is totally unacceptable. The manufacturer should be liable for selling a defective product. Engine will basically explode with fire a real possibility.

Engine was producing a ticking noise for about half a day before the check engine light came on. The check engine light was on for one day before I noticed the vehicle starting to stall out. The engine caught on fire after stalling out.

Steering wheel clunks while turning. Most likely the rubber steering wheel coupler. Found a bunch of other complaints for the same thing with this make and model.

The Heater Fan switch is failing the same way Hyundai Technical Service Bulletin 10-01-070 describes the issue for 2014 and 2015 Hyundai Velosters but the TSB is not applicable to my 2013 Hyundai Veloster even though my Heater Fan Switch is exhibiting the same issues. The YouTube videos I have seen regarding this Heater Fan Switch failure show that the switch is melting down in the dashboard due to poor electrical contacts which could result in a fire in the dashboard.

My 2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo steering recently developed a loose range with clunking at either end of the range. Appx mileage is 70K. Research indicates it could be caused by a rubber coupler in the steering column. Other Veloster owners stated online that this seems to be a common problem and should be investigated by NHTSA for a possible recall.

I bought the 2013 Base Version Veloster w/ 80,000 miles on it back in 2021, beginning of January having no problems with the vehicle. Halfway through the month my Veloster started having on and off transmission problems, then at the end of the month, not even a month into owning the vehicle , my car won’t go into gear and my gear light is blinking on my dashboard. I do my research and see ALOT of Velosters have this problem, but don’t know the reason for it. So I proceed to take it to a trusted mechanic that does a diagnoses and determines I need a new TMC module, and also determined nothing else was wrong with the car. I had to wait 8 months to get the part from the Hyundai dealership and finally when they get it fixed, they tell me to take it to the Hyundai dealership to get it reprogram, because the car was put into limp mode after the new module was put in. After I picked up my vehicle, I took it to the dealership. I left them with all the information and insist that I only want to reprogram my TCM Module. They proceed to do a diagnosis on my car and call me the same day, saying They have a recall on the rode bearings and also that I need a new transmission, and will replace it for 7,100$. I was mortified. The vehicle is only 80,000, and I already have to replace the transmission after buying the vehicle, I feel scammed. If I see that thousands of people are having this same problem, I believe it needs to be address.

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil without warning. The contact also stated that the vehicle would stall without warning while at a complete stop. Due to the failure, the contact had the vehicle towed to a dealer where the ignition switch was repaired under warranty; however, the oil consumption failure persisted. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.

Since I got the car in 2015 I have been taking it to the Hyundai dealership for all maintenance. I kept telling them that it feels like it’s driving hesitant or pushed to go. I took my car in for a routine oil change and my car came back not running. They said my car needed an update. They did so without my permission. Then was told I needed a new transmission. A month later I’m driving down the road my car was on but not driving like it would not go. I had to get it towed. They said it was the cat converter. Well the car was still was having the same issue after that was fixed. I was driving down I-4 to go to the dr and my car suddenly slowed down and would not go I couldn’t get over and was almost rear ended. I took it back to Hyundai. They said it was a knock sensor. Fixed it. Was coming from Orlando 24 hours later and the car slowed down on its own again with a big semi behind me and my daughter was in the car. Hyundai refuses to fix the engine that’s a GDI that is recalled in the turbo Veloster because mine is base model. I also have a 2015 Hyundai Elantra hatch back that shows the same signs as my Veloster they both have GDI engines. Please feel free to contact me at [XXX] or [XXX]. And this has been doing this since before my mileage was high and it was below 60,000. I do have copies of all maintenance that was done at the dealership. If you have and email I can forward all invoice. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)

My engine have a detonation and melted a spark plug and lost compression in this cylinder, the car not run

So there are a few issues that need to fixed with this that just randomly stopped working. First the driver side door will not unlock and sometimes it locks with my key fob. Second, My air bag Symbol has also popped up and will not go away. My horn will not honk and the right side on the steering wheel buttons suddenly stopped working. And now my passenger side back door will not open from the inside and out. These are things that shouldn’t be happening to the car, it’s not even 10 years old since I’ve had the car. Please fix these issues which at the dealership charge an arm and a leg to fix these issues. We need recalls for these issue to get fixed that Hyundai couldn’t do when they released these car types.

Driving on the interstate back from work going 60+ mph. The Vehicle TURNS OFF AND I LOST POWER, my RPMS DROPPED TO 0 and it was no longer accelerating. It’s AS IF IT WAS IN NEUTRAL. I had to cruise my way off to the side and get my car towed to a shop. THIS COULD HAVE KILLED ME

The contact owns 2013 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated while driving. The contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer where they replaced the spark plugs; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where they discovered that there was a leak in the turbocharger. The dealer acknowledge that the leak was a known issue with the model vehicle and informed him that they would submit a claim to the manufacturer to cover the cost of the repair. The contact was later informed that the manufacturer had denied the claim. The vehicle was not repaired and remained in the possession of the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000.

Clockspring not working. Causing issues with electrical and airbag/ horn not working. Multiple complaints. Hatchback lift support not working and locking system not working.

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, he started to hear an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated he continue to drive the vehicle. The contact stated a few days later, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated he had to add oil every 2 days. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the engine to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired but was pending repairs. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 114,000.

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Veloster. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V204000 (Electrical System, Engine) however, the dealer informed the contact that they would be able to facilitate the repair in 34 weeks. The contact stated that he contacted a second dealer; Hiley Hyundai of Fort Worth (9000 West Fwy, Fort Worth, TX 7610) and was informed that they could not complete the recall repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

-Steering motor coupler -Interrupted my turning at highway speeds, posed danger against myself and every other driver on the road. -It has been confirmed as the problem, and is a well known problem in the Veloster community. A recall is needed to prevent car accidents. Please help us. -No, it was not inspected outside of repair. -No warning lights at all are triggered by this problem. Symptoms are steering wheel clunking, sticking, vibrating. As it gets worse, steering wheel can become stuck in place, making it very difficult to turn the wheel. https://youtu.be/-2ximJ3KM3Q Here is a link to someone opening up the motor to see the coupler torn to ribbons. It is the same piece as I replaced. The veloster forum has hundreds if not thousands of reports of this problem.

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that while replacing the control switch to the air conditioning unit the contact discovered that the electrical wiring harness was burnt and melted. Also, while accelerating from a standing start the vehicle was hesitant and paused before accelerating properly and the transmission was also stuck in sports mode. The cause of the failures was not determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 29,000.

I purchased this car in September 2020 from a dealership and had no knowledge that there was an open recall on the vehicle. My son was driving the car home from school when in what he describes as the car losing all power with a rumbling noise. Smoke began coming from under the hood. He immediately pulled over. He was at a red light and had reached about 35 mph when the engine failed. He immediately pulled over about 200 to 300 feet from where he was had accelerated from at the red light. The vehicle was towed to the Hyundai dealership. After inspection it was reported that the open recall campaign was addressed on the vehicle however the damage caused by the recall was not fixed by the dealership. The dealership gave a quote of $9100 to replace the engine which through a rod through the engine block, a new starter, a new intake manifold and a new turbo. The dealership advised that they would only address the computer software update to address the pre ignition issue that leads to engine failure or fire but would not fix the damage caused by the recall. This is very unfortunate that automakers can build cars that they issue recalls on and only be responsible for fixing the recall and not the damage caused due to the recall. I should have never been sold a car with an open recall that was not addressed before purchase. My sons life was put at risk as well as other motorist. He broke down on an extremely busy highway. Highway 501 in Conway South Carolina. The car began smoking

Veloster has three doors. At the same time, for no apparent reason, both passenger side doors failed to open from the outside. In researching this problem, I found many Hyundai's have door problems. It starts with not opening from outside, then will not open from inside or outside. The safety hazard is getting trapped in the car and not being able to open a door for escape or someone from outside trying to help and they cannot get the door open to help. The problem has been identified by an independent service center and there are many references to Hyundai door locking problems on the Internet. This has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives. No warnings, the doors just failed to open, 2 of my 3 doors failed. Fortunately, I had one door to use. If someone was in the small backseat it would be very difficult to crawl out to the front to exit.

Connecting rod failure. A test was ran on my car and this code came up even though my check engine light was off. There is a rattling when accelerating and a decrease in speed when accelerating. The rattling began a little less than a year ago so I took it to a shop but they said it couldn’t be fixed because the engine is enclosed. Basically to fix this issue I would need an entire new engine and it is already causing major issues on my vehicle. This is a safety issue because the engine could just fail.

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled due to the engine overheating. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer for an inspection and was informed that the vehicle had been making an abnormal sound and needed to be diagnosed. The contact declined. The contact linked the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 19V204000 (Electrical System, Engine) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and a complaint was filed. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

Faulty HVAC module and wiring catching on fire

The MDPS Flexible Coupler failed and causes loose steering and clicking noise coming from the steering column.

I was experiencing loss of power steering/loose steering wheel in my Hyundai Veloster, which compromised my ability to control my car's steering direction and so could have resulted in an accident. There were no warning lights. I had my car inspected and the serviceman identified a worn steering coupler. I am aware that the Elantra and Sonata of like years have been issued a recall on the same part due to the poor material quality, but found my model did not yet have this same part recalled.

Air condition control switch located in cabin below infotainment unit. The setting of 1-4, the one most used will stop working requiring use of another number. After removing the part (twice replaced by dealership previously) found the contact points of switch melted. The wiring harness plugged into control until also melting.