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201220141st generation
Worse than average · most complaints: visibility
70 owner complaints, first 3 years 27–31 mpg combined, EPA
Similar cars, same year
2013 Honda Civic 312013 Toyota Corolla 272013 Hyundai Elantra 141
Lemon Index: 100 = the average car, lower is better.
What breaks most on the 2013 Hyundai Veloster
- Engine stalling48 complaintsmostly at 56,000–109,000 miles (90,000–175,000 km)
- Engine failure48 complaintsmostly at 65,000–102,000 miles (105,000–165,000 km)
- Turbocharger40 complaintsmostly at 65,000–109,000 miles (105,000–176,000 km)
Specific parts named in the 427 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2013 Hyundai Veloster (all dates). Miles = the odometer owners typed in (middle half); cost = the repair bills owners wrote in those same complaints, in U.S. dollars. Owners' reports, not confirmed defects.
When problems show up
Most problems on this year showed up between 4,000 and 34,000 miles (6,400–55,000 km) (the middle half of the 62 complaints, of all 70 filed so far, that listed a mileage).
- At 60K, 100K and 150K miles (97K, 161K and 241K km) Past the range where most problems showed up: it has likely had them or dodged them, so repair records matter most.
This is when owners who had a problem reported it, not the odds that one car will have it.
Questions to ask the seller
- Were recalls 23V651000 (brakes), 23V132000 (electrical) and 19V204000 (electrical) done? Ask for the dealer printout, or check the VIN.
- NHTSA has an open investigation into hyundai and kia abs module fires. Has this car had that problem?
- Do the wipers, washers, defrost and mirrors all work?
- Do all the lights, screens and power features work? Has the battery, alternator or any wiring been replaced?
- Any rust or damage underneath, or doors and hatches that don't close right?
- Hyundai sent dealers 172 repair notes for this car. Was this one done: “Check engine warning light with the following”?
From this year's own recalls, top problems, top repair bills and Hyundai's repair notes. Recall repairs are free at any dealer.
How serious. Out of all 70 owner complaints filed so far (every year since it was sold, not just the first 3), owners reported:
“Average car” = what the same number of complaints would include at the rate across every model year we track. Owners report these themselves; NHTSA doesn't confirm the cause.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
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When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 4K to 34K miles (6K to 55K km) on the car (62 of all 70 complaints filed so far listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
In owners' words
Driving to work at 45mph and the rear hatch window shattered. Nothing hit it, no previous cracks, etc. Back glass just shattered, the only thing holding the glass from falling into the back seat was my tinting.
2013 Hyundai Veloster owner · NHTSA complaint 10670943
More owner reports
While driving to work this morning my sunroof exploded, sending glass onto me, the interior and exterior of the vehicle. I sustained minor scratches to my skin.
NHTSA complaint 10658548
Problems Hyundai told dealers about
Hyundai sent dealers 172 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Check engine warning light with the following
- Certain Hyundai vehicles may not be equipped with an immobilizer
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Recalls 3
- Brakes · recall issued 2023
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.
- Electrical · recall issued 2023
High conductive liquid may leak into the Reverse Park Aid Sensor (RPAS), which can result in an electrical short circuit.
- Electrical · recall issued 2019 1.6L engines only
The engine management software may cause premature ignition (pre-ignition) of the air/fuel mixture in the engine.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Canada? See recalls at Transport Canada
Every Hyundai Veloster recall, all years · All Hyundai recalls
Government investigations
- OpenHyundai and kia abs module fires2023
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Veloster 2 DR FWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
Fuel cost and engines
About $1,950–$2,200 (USD) a year in fuel (EPA estimate at U.S. prices, 15,000 miles or 24,000 km a year). Engines: 1.6L 4-cyl.
Every Hyundai Veloster year. 2013 is highlighted. Lower is better.
Newest year first. Red = worse than average, gray = about average or too few complaints to score.
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Is the 2013 Hyundai Veloster reliable?
No, it is worse than average by government complaints. It drew about one and a half times the average car's complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 154; 100 is average, lower is better). The Hyundai Veloster year with the fewest complaints per car sold is 2014.
What are the most common 2013 Hyundai Veloster problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are visibility (19%), electrical (17%) and body structure (13%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2013 Hyundai Veloster have?
3 safety recalls (latest: brakes). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2013 Hyundai Veloster get?
27 to 31 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2013 Hyundai Veloster problems show up?
Most problems on this year showed up between 4,000 and 34,000 miles (6,400–55,000 km) (the middle half of the 62 complaints, of all 70 filed so far, that listed a mileage). At 60K, 100K and 150K miles, a 2013 is past the range where most problems showed up: it has likely had them or dodged them, so repair records matter most. This is when owners who had a problem reported it, not a prediction for one car.
Does the 2013 Hyundai Veloster have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 13% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2013 Hyundai Veloster cost in fuel a year?
About $1,950 to $2,200 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2013 Hyundai Veloster have?
1.6L 4-cyl.
What Hyundai Veloster year is better than the 2013?
Nearby, the 2014 drew fewer owner complaints per car sold (about a quarter as many complaints as the average car).
The Lemon Index counts owner complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model years (100 = average, lower is better). It measures complaints, not crash safety. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works