2013 Hyundai Veloster air bags problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2013 Hyundai Veloster — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle started to shake. The contact stated that after shifting into gear the vehicle…”
filed Mar 13, 2025
“The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that while the vehicle was started and in park(P), there was smoke coming from the engine compartment with a burning odor. The air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received…”
filed Mar 14, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co.…
DTN DL · Other · issued Apr 10, 2026The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driver‑side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety…
DTN DCS · Other · issued Apr 10, 2026
Air Bags problems in other Veloster years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Veloster | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 Veloster | 6 | 12% |
| 2016 Veloster | 11 | 5% |
| 2014 Veloster | 3 | 4% |
| 2012 Veloster | 12 | 4% |
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.