Hyundai Veloster recalls

16 official safety recalls for the Hyundai Veloster from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. ABS control unit may short circuit

    Reported September 9, 2024Model years 2011–2014DVSA recall R/2024/30957,238 vehicles affected

    The ABS hydraulic electronic control unit could short circuit, illuminating the malfunction or ABS warning light and causing a burning smell from the engine compartment or control unit. A low-capacity fuse will be installed in the engine compartment junction box.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    A potential safety defect has been identified which could occur within the ABS control unit. The ABS control unit within the affected VIN range could experience an electrical short circuit.
    Defect
    On affected vehicles the HECU (Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit) for the ABS could experience an electrical short circuit with a potential that the malfunction indicator light may become illuminated (MIL and /or ABS light) and a burning smell may emanate from the engine compartment and the HECU components.
    Remedy
    The affected vehicles will have a low-capacity fuse installed within the engine compartment junction box

  2. Fuel pump may fail and cut drive power

    Reported July 11, 2024Model years 2019–2022NHTSA campaign 24V52800054,647 vehicles affected

    The fuel pump may fail and cause loss of drive power, increasing crash risk. Dealers will update the engine control software and inspect and replace the fuel pump assembly as necessary; repairs are free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULE
    Defect
    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Veloster N, 2019-2023 Genesis G70, 2022-2023 Elantra N, and Kona N vehicles. The fuel pump may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power.
    Consequence
    A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will update engine control module software. In addition, dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pump assembly, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 9, 2024. Some interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 3, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 262 and 023G.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  3. ABS module may short circuit and cause fire

    Reported September 22, 2023Model years 2012–2015NHTSA campaign 23V6510001,649,478 vehicles affected

    Park outside: the maker advises parking affected vehicles outdoors, away from buildings, until they are repaired.

    Brake fluid may leak inside the ABS module and cause an electrical short, potentially starting an engine compartment fire while parked or driving. Park outside and away from structures until repaired. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
    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.
    Consequence
    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.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  4. Reverse park aid sensor may short circuit

    Reported February 28, 2023Model years 2012–2014NHTSA campaign 23V13200025,715 vehicles affected

    Conductive liquid may leak into the reverse park aid sensor and cause an electrical short circuit, increasing the risk of fire. Dealers will inspect and replace the fuse and sensor as necessary, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
    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.
    Consequence
    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.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  5. Transmission fault may cause loss of drive power

    Reported October 6, 2022Model years 2021–2022NHTSA campaign 22V74600056,148 vehicles affected

    A transmission oil pump malfunction may impair the limited-mobility drive mode and cause a complete loss of drive power, increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission as needed, and update its control unit software, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
    Defect
    Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe, Sonata, Veloster N, 2022 Santa Cruz, Elantra N, and Kona N vehicles. The vehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction, which can result in a complete loss of drive power.
    Consequence
    Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary. Dealers will also update the transmission control unit software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 236.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  6. Piston oil rings may damage engine

    Reported April 28, 2021Model years 2019–2021NHTSA campaign 21V301000158,493 vehicles affected

    Improperly heat-treated piston oil rings may damage the engine, which could stall or leak oil onto hot exhaust components and increase crash or fire risk. Dealers will inspect and, if needed, replace the engine free of charge, and install PNSS software.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ENGINE
    Defect
    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Elantra, 2019-2021 Kona and Veloster vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines. The piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which could result in engine damage.
    Consequence
    A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, oil may leak onto hot exhaust components, increasing the risk of a fire.
    Remedy
    Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine, free of charge. In addition, Hyundai will deploy Piston Ring Noise Sensing System (PNSS) software. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  7. Engine bearings may wear prematurely

    Reported December 1, 2020Model years 2015–2016NHTSA campaign 20V746000128,948 vehicles affected

    Connecting rod bearings may wear prematurely and damage the engine, which could cause a fire or engine stall and increase the risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect the engine, replace it if bearing damage is found, and install updated detection software. Repairs are free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ENGINE
    Defect
    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Veloster, 2012 Santa Fe, 2011-2013 Sonata Hybrid, and 2016 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. The connecting rod bearings inside the engine may wear prematurely, which over time can result in engine damage.
    Consequence
    A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine. If bearing damage is found, the engine will be replaced. Dealers will also install a software update containing a new Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS). Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 198.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  8. Accessory outlet may overheat

    Reported July 2, 2020Model years 2012NHTSA campaign 20V393000272,126 vehicles affected

    The accessory outlet may overheat during prolonged use, increasing the risk of fire. Dealers will replace the outlet plug with a direct-to-battery wiring kit free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
    Defect
    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Hyundai Elantra and Sonata Hybrid, 2012 Accent and Veloster vehicles. The 12V accessory socket outlet may have been over-tightened during installation, possibly disabling the thermal fuse and allowing the outlet to overheat with prolonged use, such as by using the Tire Mobility Kit air compressor to inflate a tire.
    Consequence
    An overheated accessory outlet increases the risk of fire.
    Remedy
    Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Tire Mobility Kit accessory outlet plug with a direct-to-battery connection wire harness kit, free of charge. The recall began September 28, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 193.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  9. Air-fuel mixture may ignite prematurely

    Reported September 9, 2019Model years 2011–2014DVSA recall R/2019/267309 vehicles affected

    The air-fuel mixture may ignite prematurely in an engine cylinder. The ECU programme will be upgraded and updated.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    PREMATURE IGNITION OF AIR/FUEL MIXTURE IN THE ENGINE CYLINDER
    Defect
    Possible premature ignition of air/fuel mixture in the engine cylinder
    Remedy
    Upgrade and update the ECU programme

  10. Driver's door latch may allow the door to open

    Reported April 17, 2019Model years 2019NHTSA campaign 19V31100012,438 vehicles affected

    In some side impact crashes, damage to the latch housing and locking cable may let the driver's door open, increasing the risk of ejection or injury. Dealers will replace the latch assembly and lower channel free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
    Defect
    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019 Veloster vehicles. In certain side impact crashes, the driver's door latch housing and locking cable can become damaged, allowing the driver's side door to open.
    Consequence
    The door opening could result in occupant ejection or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
    Remedy
    Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's side door latch assembly and lower channel, free of charge. The recall began June 17, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 183.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  11. Engine software may cause premature ignition

    Reported March 14, 2019Model years 2013NHTSA campaign 19V20400016,487 vehicles affected

    Engine management software may cause premature ignition of the air/fuel mixture, creating excessive cylinder pressure that can damage the engine. Damage may cause a fire or engine stall, increasing crash risk. Dealers will update the software free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ENGINE
    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.
    Consequence
    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.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  12. Sunroof glass may shatter

    Reported April 16, 2013Model years 2011–2012DVSA recall R/2013/0221,268 vehicles affected

    An installation error may cause the sunroof glass to shatter. The glass installation and toughness are checked, and the sunroof is replaced if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    SUNROOF GLASS MAY SHATTER
    Defect
    The sunroof may shatter due to an error in installation.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the installation and toughness of the glass. Where necessary the sunroof will be replaced.

  13. Parking brake may not release fully

    Reported April 16, 2013Model years 2011–2012DVSA recall R/2013/021EU Safety Gate A12/0606/132,632 vehicles affected

    Water may enter the rear caliper and cause corrosion, preventing the parking brake from fully releasing. The mechanism will be inspected; depending on corrosion, a seal and cable lever kit or both rear calipers will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    PARKING BRAKE MAY NOT RELEASE FULLY
    Defect
    On Some VELOSTER (FS) vehicles fitted with a manual transaxle after applying the parking brake it may not fully release after releasing it. This is due to corrosion where water is entering into rear caliper.
    Remedy
    The parking brake mechanism must be inspected if it is free of corrosion a new seal must be fitted and then the cable lever kit must be replaced. If corrosion is visible both rear brake calipers must be replaced.

  14. Panoramic sunroof glass may break

    Reported February 19, 2013Model years 2012NHTSA campaign 13V0510006,071 vehicles affected

    The panoramic sunroof assembly may have been weakened during installation, allowing the glass panel to break while driving and increasing the risk of injury or a crash. Dealers will inspect it and replace the glass assembly as necessary free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
    Defect
    Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2012 Veloster vehicles manufactured from July 4, 2011, through October 31, 2011 and equipped with panoramic sunroofs. The panoramic sunroof assembly may have been weakened during installation at the factory.
    Consequence
    If the assembly was weakend at the factory, the panoramic glass panel may break while the vehicle is in motion leading to personal injury or a vehicle crash.
    Remedy
    Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the sunroof's integrity and replace the sunroof glass assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began during March 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
    Notes
    Hyundai's recall campaign number is 108.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  15. Panoramic sunroof glass may break

    Reported December 7, 2012Model years 2012NHTSA campaign 12V56800013,500 vehicles affected

    A weakened panoramic sunroof assembly may allow the glass panel to break while driving, risking injury or a crash. Dealers will inspect the assembly and replace it if needed, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
    Defect
    Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2012 Veloster vehicles manufactured from November 1, 2011, through April 17, 2012 and equipped with panoramic sunroofs. The panoramic sunroof assembly may been weakened during installation at the factory.
    Consequence
    If the assembly was weakend at the factory, the panoramic glass panel may break while the vehicle is in motion leading to personal injury or a vehicle crash.
    Remedy
    Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the sunroof's integrity and replace the sunroof glass assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began January 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
    Notes
    Hyundai's recall campaign number is 108.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  16. Parking brake components may bind

    Reported December 7, 2012Model years 2012NHTSA campaign 12V5670004,490 vehicles affected

    Moisture and road grime may make parking brake components bind, causing the brake to drag while driving or fail to engage fully when parked. The vehicle could move unintentionally. Dealers will replace the rear brake caliper assemblies free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
    Defect
    Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2012 Veloster vehicles manufactured from July 2, 2011, through February 27, 2012 and equipped with manual transmissions. Moisture and road grime may cause the parking brake components to bind.
    Consequence
    If the parking brake components bind, the parking brake may not operate properly, and the parking brake may drag while driving or may not fully engage when the vehicle is parked. If the parking brake is not fully engaged when parked, a manual transmission may move unintentionally, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear brake caliper assemblies free of charge. The safety recall began January 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
    Notes
    Hyundai's recall campaign number is 107.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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