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Hyundai Veloster

10 recalls affect this vehicle. Sorted by severity, then date.

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V651000·2023-09-22

    Hyundai Recalls Multiple Models Due to ABS Module Fire Risk

    Hyundai is recalling over 1.6 million vehicles because a leaking ABS module may cause an engine compartment fire. Owners should park outside until the repair is complete.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI ELANTRA, AZERA, SANTA FE, GENESIS COUPE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V132000·2023-02-28

    Hyundai Recalls 2012-2014 Veloster Vehicles Due to Electrical Fire Risk

    Hyundai is recalling 2012-2014 Veloster vehicles because high conductive liquid may leak into the Reverse Park Aid Sensor, causing an electrical short circuit and increasing fire risk.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI VELOSTER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·20V746000·2020-12-01

    Hyundai Recalls Sonata Hybrid, Santa Fe, and Veloster for Engine Bearing Wear

    Hyundai is recalling specific 2011-2016 models because engine connecting rod bearings may wear prematurely, potentially causing engine damage, fire, or stalling.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID, SANTA FE, VELOSTER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·20V393000·2020-07-02

    Hyundai Recalls 2011-2012 Models for Accessory Socket Fire Risk

    Hyundai is recalling 272,126 vehicles because an over-tightened 12V accessory socket may overheat and cause a fire.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID, ELANTRA, ACCENT, VELOSTER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V311000·2019-04-17

    Hyundai Recalls 2019 Veloster Vehicles Due to Door Latch Defect

    Hyundai is recalling 12,438 2019 Veloster vehicles because the driver's door latch can fail in a side impact crash, potentially allowing the door to open.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI VELOSTER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V204000·2019-03-14

    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.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI VELOSTER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V301000·2021-04-28

    Multiple Hyundai models recalled for engine piston ring defect

    Hyundai is recalling 2019–2021 Kona, Elantra, and Veloster models with 2.0L engines. Improperly heat-treated piston rings may cause engine damage, stalling, and fire risk.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI ELANTRA, KONA, VELOSTER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·13V051000·2013-02-19

    Hyundai Recalls 2012 Veloster Vehicles Due to Sunroof Glass Defect

    Hyundai is recalling 2012 Veloster vehicles with panoramic sunroofs because the glass assembly may be weakened, posing a risk of breakage while driving.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI VELOSTER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·12V568000·2012-12-07

    Hyundai Recalls 2012 Veloster Vehicles Due to Sunroof Defect

    Hyundai is recalling 2012 Veloster vehicles with panoramic sunroofs because the glass assembly may be weakened, posing a risk of breakage while driving.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI VELOSTER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·12V567000·2012-12-07

    Hyundai Recalls 2012 Veloster Vehicles Due to Parking Brake Binding

    Hyundai is recalling 2012 Veloster vehicles with manual transmissions because parking brake components may bind, potentially causing the vehicle to move unintentionally.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI VELOSTER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

NHTSA crash-test safety rating

Federal 5-Star Safety Rating from crash testing. This is a separate government program from the recall(s) above — a high star rating says nothing about whether a specific recall has been fixed, and a recall says nothing about crash-test performance.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), a federal crash-test program — not a recall record.

Wider context for this vehicle

Beyond the official recalls above. These are third-party figures derived from NHTSA complaint data — useful signal, but not part of our verified recall record.

Federal investigations

  • PE19003 Preliminary Evaluation · electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery:cables
  • RQ17004 Recall Query · engine
  • PE13033 Preliminary Evaluation · service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
  • PE13007 Preliminary Evaluation · suspension:rear
  • PE12027 Preliminary Evaluation · visibility
  • PE09003 Preliminary Evaluation · electronic stability control

Complaint clusters with no matching recall

  • 2013 · engine 118 complaints, median 86,000 mi
    Includes 17 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.
  • 2013 · steering 58 complaints, median 53,000 mi
  • 2012 · steering 42 complaints, median 81,000 mi
    Includes 1 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.
  • 2016 · powertrain 40 complaints, median 19,038 mi
  • 2013 · powertrain 31 complaints, median 73,678 mi

Technical service bulletins

504 manufacturer service bulletins across 10 model years. A TSB is repair guidance to dealers, not a safety recall.

Third-party reliability score

  • 2021: 4.3/5 · 11 complaints
  • 2020: 4.1/5 · 23 complaints · most complained-of: engine
  • 2019: 3.9/5 · 42 complaints · most complained-of: engine
  • 2017: 4.1/5 · 49 complaints · most complained-of: engine
  • 2016: 3.6/5 · 221 complaints · most complained-of: engine

This is ProblemsByVin’s own published heuristic (1 worst – 5 best), not an official rating and unrelated to our severity scale.

Data on this panel comes from ProblemsByVin, derived from US NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, and licensed CC BY 4.0. It is not published by a federal agency and is not part of our verified recall record.

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