Hyundai Veloster Recalls (2012-2022)
The Hyundai Veloster has been the subject of 12 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA across the 2012 to 2022 model years. They cluster mostly around the engine, electrical system, and visibility.
The Hyundai Veloster scores 77 out of 100 (grade B), a better-than-average recall record. That score reflects how serious the recalls are rather than how many. 50% involve a critical safety system, none carried a do-not-drive warning, and 25% were issued in the last three years. How the score works.
Those 12 campaigns span 9 model years of the Hyundai Veloster. The single largest affected 1,649,478 vehicles, over service brakes. A recall repair is free at a franchised dealer and most never expire, so an older open recall is still worth fixing. Beyond recalls, you can also see the most common Veloster problems owners report and its crash-test safety ratings.
The full record is below, grouped first by model year and then listed in detail. Each entry gives the defect NHTSA describes, the safety risk it creates, the manufacturer's remedy, the number of vehicles in that campaign, and the dates. A recall covers a whole production run, so a campaign listed for the Hyundai Veloster may not apply to your exact vehicle, and one you have already had repaired will still appear in the history. To see what is actually open and unfixed on a specific car, check its 17-digit VIN.
Hyundai Veloster recalls by model year
Recall activity by model year. Select a year to jump to its recalls below. Older years often carry more recalls simply because defects surface over time.
Hyundai Veloster recalls by affected system
Which vehicle systems the recalls touch, using NHTSA's component groups. Select a system to see how it is recalled across every make and model.
Recalls by model year
2022 Hyundai Veloster Recalls
2 recalls affect the 2022 Hyundai Veloster, involving the fuel system and power train.
2021 Hyundai Veloster Recalls
3 recalls affect the 2021 Hyundai Veloster, involving the fuel system, power train, and engine.
2020 Hyundai Veloster Recalls
2 recalls affect the 2020 Hyundai Veloster, involving the fuel system and engine.
2019 Hyundai Veloster Recalls
3 recalls affect the 2019 Hyundai Veloster, involving the fuel system, engine, and latches/locks/linkages.
2016 Hyundai Veloster Recalls
1 recall affects the 2016 Hyundai Veloster, involving the engine.
2015 Hyundai Veloster Recalls
2 recalls affect the 2015 Hyundai Veloster, involving the service brakes and engine.
2014 Hyundai Veloster Recalls
2 recalls affect the 2014 Hyundai Veloster, involving the service brakes and electrical system.
2013 Hyundai Veloster Recalls
3 recalls affect the 2013 Hyundai Veloster, involving the electrical system, service brakes, and engine.
2012 Hyundai Veloster Recalls
6 recalls affect the 2012 Hyundai Veloster, involving the visibility, service brakes, and electrical system.
Every Hyundai Veloster recall in detail
Select any recall to read the full defect, risk, and remedy text. Do Not Drive and Park Outside warnings stay visible without opening anything.
Fuel System
- Affected years
- 2019-2022 Hyundai Veloster
- Vehicles in this recall
- 54,647
- Reported
- Jul 11, 2024
- Owners notified
- Sep 9, 2024
Defect: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Veloster N, 2019-2023 Genesis G70, 2022-2023 Elantra N, and Kona N vehicles. The fuel pump may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update engine control module software. In addition, dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pump assembly, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 9, 2024. Some interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 3, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 262 and 023G.
NHTSA campaign number 24V528000.
Service Brakes
- Affected years
- 2012-2015 Hyundai Veloster
- Vehicles in this recall
- 1,649,478
- Reported
- Sep 22, 2023
- Owners notified
- Apr 10, 2024
Defect: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.
NHTSA campaign number 23V651000.
Electrical System
- Affected years
- 2012-2014 Hyundai Veloster
- Vehicles in this recall
- 25,715
- Reported
- Feb 28, 2023
- Owners notified
- Jul 28, 2023
Defect: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Veloster vehicles. High conductive liquid may leak into the Reverse Park Aid Sensor (RPAS), which can result in an electrical short circuit.
Risk: An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the RPAS fuse and sensor, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 28, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 242.
NHTSA campaign number 23V132000.
Power Train
- Affected years
- 2021-2022 Hyundai Veloster
- Vehicles in this recall
- 56,148
- Reported
- Oct 6, 2022
- Owners notified
- Jan 10, 2023
Defect: Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe, Sonata, Veloster N, 2022 Santa Cruz, Elantra N, and Kona N vehicles. The vehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction, which can result in a complete loss of drive power.
Risk: Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary. Dealers will also update the transmission control unit software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 236.
NHTSA campaign number 22V746000.
Engine
- Affected years
- 2019-2021 Hyundai Veloster
- Vehicles in this recall
- 158,493
- Reported
- Apr 28, 2021
- Owners notified
- Aug 24, 2021
Defect: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Elantra, 2019-2021 Kona and Veloster vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines. The piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which could result in engine damage.
Risk: A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, oil may leak onto hot exhaust components, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine, free of charge. In addition, Hyundai will deploy Piston Ring Noise Sensing System (PNSS) software. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.
NHTSA campaign number 21V301000.
Engine
- Affected years
- 2015-2016 Hyundai Veloster
- Vehicles in this recall
- 128,948
- Reported
- Dec 1, 2020
- Owners notified
- Mar 31, 2021
Defect: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Veloster, 2012 Santa Fe, 2011-2013 Sonata Hybrid, and 2016 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. The connecting rod bearings inside the engine may wear prematurely, which over time can result in engine damage.
Risk: A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine. If bearing damage is found, the engine will be replaced. Dealers will also install a software update containing a new Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS). Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 198.
NHTSA campaign number 20V746000.
Equipment
- Affected years
- 2012 Hyundai Veloster
- Vehicles in this recall
- 272,126
- Reported
- Jul 2, 2020
- Owners notified
- Sep 28, 2020
Defect: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Hyundai Elantra and Sonata Hybrid, 2012 Accent and Veloster vehicles. The 12V accessory socket outlet may have been over-tightened during installation, possibly disabling the thermal fuse and allowing the outlet to overheat with prolonged use, such as by using the Tire Mobility Kit air compressor to inflate a tire.
Risk: An overheated accessory outlet increases the risk of fire.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Tire Mobility Kit accessory outlet plug with a direct-to-battery connection wire harness kit, free of charge. The recall began September 28, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 193.
NHTSA campaign number 20V393000.
Latches/Locks/Linkages
- Affected years
- 2019 Hyundai Veloster
- Vehicles in this recall
- 12,438
- Reported
- Apr 17, 2019
- Owners notified
- Jun 17, 2019
Defect: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019 Veloster vehicles. In certain side impact crashes, the driver's door latch housing and locking cable can become damaged, allowing the driver's side door to open.
Risk: The door opening could result in occupant ejection or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's side door latch assembly and lower channel, free of charge. The recall began June 17, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 183.
NHTSA campaign number 19V311000.
Electrical System
- Affected years
- 2013 Hyundai Veloster
- Vehicles in this recall
- 16,487
- Reported
- Mar 14, 2019
- Owners notified
- May 14, 2019
Defect: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013 Veloster vehicles that are equipped with 1.6 liter turbo engines. The engine management software may cause premature ignition (pre-ignition) of the air/fuel mixture in the engine. The resulting excessive cylinder pressure may damage the engine.
Risk: Engine damage can increase the risk of a fire or cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine management software, free of charge. The recall began May 14, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 182.
NHTSA campaign number 19V204000.
Visibility
- Affected years
- 2012 Hyundai Veloster
- Vehicles in this recall
- 6,071
- Reported
- Feb 19, 2013
- Owners notified
- Mar 29, 2013
Defect: Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2012 Veloster vehicles manufactured from July 4, 2011, through October 31, 2011 and equipped with panoramic sunroofs. The panoramic sunroof assembly may have been weakened during installation at the factory.
Risk: If the assembly was weakend at the factory, the panoramic glass panel may break while the vehicle is in motion leading to personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the sunroof's integrity and replace the sunroof glass assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began during March 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
NHTSA campaign number 13V051000.
Visibility
- Affected years
- 2012 Hyundai Veloster
- Vehicles in this recall
- 13,500
- Reported
- Dec 7, 2012
- Owners notified
- Jan 22, 2013
Defect: Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2012 Veloster vehicles manufactured from November 1, 2011, through April 17, 2012 and equipped with panoramic sunroofs. The panoramic sunroof assembly may been weakened during installation at the factory.
Risk: If the assembly was weakend at the factory, the panoramic glass panel may break while the vehicle is in motion leading to personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the sunroof's integrity and replace the sunroof glass assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began January 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
NHTSA campaign number 12V568000.
Parking Brake
- Affected years
- 2012 Hyundai Veloster
- Vehicles in this recall
- 4,490
- Reported
- Dec 7, 2012
- Owners notified
- Jan 22, 2013
Defect: Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2012 Veloster vehicles manufactured from July 2, 2011, through February 27, 2012 and equipped with manual transmissions. Moisture and road grime may cause the parking brake components to bind.
Risk: If the parking brake components bind, the parking brake may not operate properly, and the parking brake may drag while driving or may not fully engage when the vehicle is parked. If the parking brake is not fully engaged when parked, a manual transmission may move unintentionally, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear brake caliper assemblies free of charge. The safety recall began January 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
NHTSA campaign number 12V567000.
Common questions about Hyundai Veloster recalls
- Does the Hyundai Veloster have any recalls?
- Yes. NHTSA has 12 recall campaigns on record for the Hyundai Veloster across the 2012 to 2022 model years. The most common areas are the engine, electrical system, and visibility.
- How many times has the Hyundai Veloster been recalled?
- The Hyundai Veloster has 12 recall campaigns from the 2012 to 2022 model years. A single campaign often covers several model years at once, so the number of recalls is not the same as the number of years affected.
- What is the most serious Hyundai Veloster recall?
- The most serious recall on record involves the service brakes, affecting 1,649,478 vehicles. Owners were told to park outside and away from buildings because of a fire risk. An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
- Which Hyundai Veloster model year has the most recalls?
- The 2012 Hyundai Veloster has the most, with 6 recall campaigns on record. Older model years often pick up more recalls over time, since defects can surface years after a car is built.
- How do I check if my Hyundai Veloster has an open recall?
- Enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page. It returns the recalls tied to your exact vehicle straight from NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer, with no expiration on most safety recalls.
Recall data comes from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. For how it is sourced and how the safety score is built, see the methodology and data sources. This page is a reference, not legal or safety advice.