2013 Hyundai Veloster Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 2%of 427 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 18,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2013 Hyundai Veloster, 2% of the 427 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 18,000 miles.
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.
“Shortly after I purchased the vehicle, used from carmax, the lighting on the steering wheel stopped turning on and would randomly come on while driving, usually after about 10-15 minutes and while turning. . It no longer comes on at all and none of the steering wheel buttons work anymore either, nor does my horn.”
NHTSA complaint #11406206, filed 2021-04, 30,000 miles“My wife has a 2013 Hyundai Veloster turbo and the HVAC system has stopped functioning. After investigating the matter I discovered a manufacturer defect with the vehicle. The power wire leading to the climate control module overheated and melted the plastic connector and destroyed the climate control module. This could have started a fire. I contacted Hyundai consumer affairs and Hyundai customer care immediately to notify them of the issue and so that they would cover the repair costs fully. …”
NHTSA complaint #11170939, filed 2019-01, 85,000 miles“Stereo speaker system keeps coming loose from, harness, repaired, broken again. Was told by dealer recall issue. Both headlights and factory installed fog lights have repeatedly gone out, costing several hundred dollars to repair. Paint is chipping off vehicle in several places, has been since approx 6 months after buying car and told by dealer there is nothing wrong with paint, although chipping in straight line”
NHTSA complaint #10789185, filed 2015-11, 6,000 miles“The knob on to the AC and heat in the vehicle burned out and doesnt work. According to main websites, this issue happens alot and continues to be an issue for many even after it's been replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #11287806, filed 2019-12, 92,000 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
- 11025476Nov 6, 2025This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp…
- 10178175Jul 14, 2020This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to moisture accumulation in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. The…
Exterior lighting: 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 complaintsBrakes
30 complaintsFuel system
23 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsAir bags
13 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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