2013 Hyundai Veloster Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 36about this part
- Share
- 8%of 427 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 46,052miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 36 complaints about the visibility of the 2013 Hyundai Veloster, 8% of the 427 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,052 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving to work at around 7:10 in the morning traveling at 60mph when all of the sudden the panoramic sunroof exploded for no apparent reason. A shower of glass fell on me and all over my car damaging the seats and cutting my right arm and forehead. I managed to get to work with a bloody arm and front head and thank god I had no other cars close to me when it happened.”
NHTSA complaint #10595344, filed 2014-05, 41,000 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“My 2013 Hyundai Veloster's sunroof exploded violently, while parked under the carport. It caused damaged to the interior and to the surrounding vehicles. According to reviews this issue is under investigation for the 2012 models, yet mine is a 2013. Obviously, the problem has been corrected. I will not feel safe driving my car once the manufacture/dealership fix it. And sadly, I've only had it for a month.”
NHTSA complaint #10489067, filed 2012-12, 1,400 miles“Sunroof shattered spontaneously. There was a recall for the sunroofs on these velosters. I followed up with Hyundai and they said that my particular car was not subject to the recall, though it is the same exact sunroof on the cars that were effected.”
NHTSA complaint #10625993, filed 2014-08, 27,500 miles“While driving westbound on I-26 (no other passengers) traveling at around 4:15 pm from work to home, there was a loud crack or pop sound and my panoramic roof exploded and shards and chunks of glass flew inside and out of the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10649629, filed 2014-10, 12,600 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10251285Feb 14, 2024This bulletin contains information about the proper removal of the windshield wiper blade protective cover on all models. If the protective cover is not removed correctly, there…
- 10235341Apr 6, 2023Certain Hyundai vehicles may not be equipped with an immobilizer. This bulletin provides the service procedure to update the IBU/BCM (Integrated Body Control Unit/Body Control…
- 10230904Jan 30, 2023This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp…
- 10167732Oct 2, 2019The warranty coverage for the panoramic sunroof moving glass has been extended to 10 years or 120,000 miles from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use…
- 10158803Mar 13, 2019This bulletin provides information on the serviceable parts for the outside mirror assembly. When diagnosing and repairing the outside mirror, do not replace the entire assembly…
- 10066792Dec 3, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10060585Dec 3, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2013 Hyundai Veloster
172 complaintsElectrical system
99 complaintsSteering
59 complaintsOther or unknown
53 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
35 complaintsBrakes
30 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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