2013 Hyundai Veloster engine problems
170 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2013 Hyundai Veloster — 40% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The car goes into limp mode in the middle of driving on the interstate or usually at higher speeds and loses speed quickly. This has put me at high risk for accidents when traveling between cities and has left me stranded on dangerous parts of the interstate at times. I have taken it to my Hyundai…”
filed Apr 22, 2026
“As my [XXX] son was driving, his car, out of nowhere, stopped working and the steering wheel became incredibly hard to turn. It put him and other vehicles around him at risk as he was doing 50mph and his car suddenly stalled. No warning. No dash lights. It was hard for him to pull over to safety…”
filed Mar 18, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Engine management software may cause premature ignition (pre-ignition) of the air/fuel…Campaign 19V204000 · Mar 14, 2019
Related service bulletins
This TSB references the Op codes to use for claim submission and the Parts required based on the vehicle’s inspection results from TSB 22-01-023H (DTC P1326 – Engine Bearing Inspection/Engine Replacement) or the latest…
26-01-033H DN · Warranty Program/Extension · issued Mar 26, 2026
Engine problems in other Veloster years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Veloster | 8 | 35% |
| 2019 Veloster | 18 | 43% |
| 2017 Veloster | 26 | 53% |
| 2016 Veloster | 132 | 60% |
| 2015 Veloster | 76 | 56% |
| 2014 Veloster | 33 | 39% |
| 2012 Veloster | 61 | 21% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Hyundai Veloster
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.