The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·19V204000·Announced 2019-03-14

Hyundai Recalls 2013 Veloster Vehicles Due to Engine Software Defect

Hyundai is recalling 2013 Veloster vehicles with 1.6-liter turbo engines because software may cause premature ignition, risking engine damage, fire, or stalling.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (engine software causing pre-ignition) that explicitly increases the risk of fire and crashes, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain 2013 Hyundai Veloster vehicles equipped with 1.6-liter turbo engines. The recall addresses a defect in the engine management software that may cause premature ignition (pre-ignition) of the air/fuel mixture within the engine.

This defect can result in excessive cylinder pressure, which may damage the engine. Engine damage can increase the risk of a fire or cause an engine stall, thereby increasing the risk of a crash. The recall affects 16,487 vehicles.

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine management software free of charge. The recall began on May 14, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HYUNDAI VELOSTER
Brand
HYUNDAI
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Category
Vehicle — Passenger Car
Hazard
Affected units
16,487

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • VELOSTER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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