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2013 Hyundai Veloster vs 2013 Volvo S60

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 23, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2013 Hyundai Veloster2013 Volvo S60
NHTSA complaints42387
Recall campaigns34
Service bulletins (TSBs)169271
Investigations10
Crash reports65
Fire reports331
NCAP overall rating5/5
EPA MPG (combined)27–3121–24
Median reported incident mileage71,000 mi54,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentHyundai VelosterVolvo S60
Engine17136
Electrical System987
Steering581
Power Train355
Visibility240
Fuel/propulsion System213
Structure203
Air Bags128

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling507
Check engine light350
Clunking / rattling290
Loss of power210
Vibration / shaking170
Electrical failures130
Overheating120
Misfire / rough idle110

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.