2013 Hyundai Veloster problems and complaints
Owners have filed 426 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Hyundai Veloster. The most-reported areas: Engine (172), Electrical System (99), Steering (59).
Key takeaways
- 426 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 6 involve a crash, 34 a fire, 10 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 172 | 40% |
| Electrical System | 99 | 23% |
| Steering | 59 | 14% |
| Unknown Or Other | 52 | 12% |
| Power Train | 35 | 8% |
| Service Brakes | 30 | 7% |
| Visibility | 24 | 6% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 21 | 5% |
| Structure | 20 | 5% |
| Hydraulic | 17 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 14 | 3% |
| Air Bags | 13 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Hyundai Veloster 2 DR FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Steering - filed 2026-10-15
Clunking sound in steering wheel caused by disintegration of EPS rubber coupler. This is due to a design flaw in the OEM part where the rubber turns gummy.
Electrical System,service Brakes,engine - filed 2026-10-05
My 2013 Hyundai Veloster caught fire spontaneously while it was turned off and parked in my garage. The fire originated in the engine compartment, specifically around the ABS module area. The vehicle has an open and incomplete safety recall for this exact issue (Recall 251 / NHTSA Campaign 23V-651000). The Mission Fire...
Air Bags - filed 2026-09-30
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the check engine and air bag warning lights intermittently illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle was driven over deep potholes on the highway, which damaged the steering column and caused the steering wheel to become loose. T...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.