2013 Hyundai Veloster electrical system problems
97 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2013 Hyundai Veloster — 23% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I am writing regarding a serious safety issue with my 2013 Hyundai Veloster, purchased new. Over the life of the vehicle, I have replaced the manual AC/heat control head three times due to repeated failure. During the most recent installation, I left the trim panel off to monitor the wiring harness…”
filed Feb 27, 2026
“"CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE & INEFFECTIVE RECALL REMEDY (NHTSA 19V-204): While traveling at highway speeds, with my two children and boyfriend, the vehicle went completely black. Car loss complete power, going into a limp mode( 'Loss of Motive Power') The Check Engine Light began flashing before…”
filed Feb 24, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- High conductive liquid may leak into the Reverse Park Aid Sensor (RPAS), which can result…Campaign 23V132000 · Feb 28, 2023
Related service bulletins
Certain 2012 – 2017 model year Accent, 2012 – 2017 model year Azera, 2013 – 2018 model year Santa Fe Sport, 2013 – 2019 model year Santa Fe, and 2012 – 2017 model year Veloster vehicles may exhibit an intermittent…
Z01 Letter · Warranty Program/Extension · issued May 23, 2026Some vehicles listed below may exhibit an intermittent airbag warning light and DTC(s) B1763 (OCS ECU Defect), and/or B1764 (OCS Mat Defect) may be stored. Hyundai is extending the warranty coverage of the sensor for…
26-BE-011H DN · Warranty Program/Extension · issued Apr 25, 2026Some vehicles listed below may exhibit an intermittent airbag warning light and DTC(s) B1763 (OCS ECU Defect), and/or B1764 (OCS Mat Defect) may be stored. Hyundai is extending the warranty coverage of the sensor for…
26-BE-011H TSB · Warranty Program/Extension · issued Apr 25, 2026In response to this trend, we engineered a software upgrade that addresses the social media theft method and made it available to owners of eligible models free of charge at authorized Hyundai dealers since early 2023…
P33 OL · Other · issued Dec 19, 2025Upon customer's request ONLY, the Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 25-01-089H provides the service procedure for installation of a key cylinder reinforcement protector assembly and two anti-theft decals on the front…
25-01-089H DCS · Other · issued Dec 15, 2025
Electrical System problems in other Veloster years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Veloster | 1 | 4% |
| 2019 Veloster | 6 | 14% |
| 2017 Veloster | 2 | 4% |
| 2016 Veloster | 16 | 7% |
| 2015 Veloster | 25 | 18% |
| 2014 Veloster | 22 | 26% |
| 2012 Veloster | 38 | 13% |
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.