2013 Hyundai Veloster engine problems
171 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 contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds on several occasions, abnormal sounds emanated from the engine compartment, and the check oil light illuminated while making left turns. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that…”
filed Aug 31, 2026
“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
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 | 9 | 38% |
| 2019 Veloster | 18 | 43% |
| 2017 Veloster | 26 | 52% |
| 2016 Veloster | 132 | 59% |
| 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.