2013 Hyundai Veloster Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 427 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the equipment of the 2013 Hyundai Veloster, 1% of the 427 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“We started to notice our radio reception was going in and out. We took it to the dealership and they said they fixed the problem. The problem was never fixed and we took it back again and the mechanic said they ran a test and it passed Hyundai requirements and there is nothing they can do. So we are stuck with a radio that has poor reception and stations cross each other, its a nightmare! What a car without the radio?”
NHTSA complaint #10611283, filed 2014-07, 10,000 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“The 2013 Hyundai Veloster turbo has a torsion beam rear suspension that when combined with the factory 18 wheels and stock kumho solus tires gives the car very unpredictable and dangerous handling characteristics over bumps where the rear of the car feels like it is stepping out. After talking to 5 Hyundai dealerships and having them perform various alignment attempts and technical service bulletins for road force balancing to improve the problem, it was still not corrected and nearly resulted in numerous crashes in the 1st year off ownership. …”
NHTSA complaint #10560477, filed 2014-01, 6 milesRelated service bulletins
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Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 3 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 0% |
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 complaintsBrakes
30 complaintsFuel system
23 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsExterior lighting
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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