2013 Hyundai Veloster Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 30about this part
- Share
- 7%of 427 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,280miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 30 complaints about the brakes of the 2013 Hyundai Veloster, 7% of the 427 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,280 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 3 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Brakes lose of brake pressure when bumps are hit. Reapply brakes to regain pressure engine burning oil issues and overheating issues. This has resulted in my 1.6 l having engine failure and it is not on the recall list as the 2.0's and up are. Being that they are the same motor other than the size of pistons and turbo confuses me”
NHTSA complaint #11387011, filed 2021-01, 91,677 miles“I bought my 2013 Veloster in september 2012. Sometime between 2016 and 2017(not quite sure), my parking brakes locked up while parked. I had to have my car towed to Hyundai. Hyundai wanted $900 plus to repair. My car was pass the 60k warranty so I took it to another mechanic, who repaired the brakes but they never worked. So I decided to just drive without the emergency brakes until last year, 2019 when the brake light came on while I was driving. …”
NHTSA complaint #11322064, filed 2020-04, 60,000 miles“I have a Hyundai Veloster 2013, I noticed my brake light came on the dash on monday but went off. Tuesday morning when I was backing out the drive way my car got stuck in reverse. The car that was coming almost hit me he had to run off the road. He then got out the car and helped me get it back in to park. It took us about 15 mins to get it. I took it to the Hyundai dealership they didn't even try to fix it he told me to go home and they will give me a call if they get a apt open. …”
NHTSA complaint #10715147, filed 2015-05, 29,321 miles“2013 Hyundai Veloster non turbo 39,000 miles catalytic converter failure and engine failure while driving. While driving the vehicle on a rural road, the engine shut down and the car lost power. I noticed smoke from the exhaust when the engine shut down. I was able to pull the vehicle to the side of the road. Vehicle was towed to dealer where it was found the catalytic converter had failed. It was noted that the engine had a loud ticking sound that it did not have prior to the catalytic converter failure. The engine is going to be replaced with cost share from Hyundai. …”
NHTSA complaint #11221403, filed 2019-06, 39,000 miles“As I was driving on the freeway, traveling down an interchange to another freeway, I depressed the gas pedal. Once I completely let off the gas, I started to apply the brakes. Just as I started to steer into the turn, the steering wheel locked up and I removed my foot from the brake pedal. The car started accelerating and braking on its own, without my application of any pedals. The wheels locked up without me applying the brakes. I was put into a four wheel slide where I was almost ran into an embankment. …”
NHTSA complaint #10523569, filed 2013-07, 13,086 milesRelated recalls
- 23V651000Sep 22, 2023Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra…Covers: Hyundai Veloster 2012–2015, Tucson 2010–2013, 2015, Elantra 2011–2015 +9 more
Related service bulletins
- 10190038Mar 23, 2021This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures.
- 10183963Nov 30, 2020This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect and identify fluid which may appear around the brake caliper area.
- 10173548Mar 25, 2020If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with a âCheck Engineâ light on and one or more of the DTC listed below, follow the repair procedure and replace the related…
- 10061047Oct 1, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10061046Jul 1, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10051848Jan 1, 2013Hyundai: need to inspect and replace rear brake caliper housing or rear caliper cable guide, according to procedure described in bulletin, on some vehicles. Model 2010-2012…
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2013 Hyundai Veloster
172 complaintsElectrical system
99 complaintsSteering
59 complaintsOther or unknown
53 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
36 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
35 complaintsFuel system
23 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsSuspension
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Hyundai Veloster
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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