Hyundai recall: Engine
What is wrong
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013 Veloster vehicles that are equipped with 1.6 liter turbo engines. The engine management software may cause premature ignition (pre-ignition) of the air/fuel mixture in the engine. The resulting excessive cylinder pressure may damage the engine.
What could happen
Engine damage can increase the risk of a fire or cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine management software, free of charge. The recall began May 14, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 182.
Vehicles covered
- Hyundai Veloster 2013
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V204000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Hyundai Motor America
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 14, 2019
- Owners notified
- May 14, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 16,487
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- Apr 26, 2012 to Oct 16, 2013
- Part
- Engine; Electrical system › Software
- Maker's own recall number
- 182
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Hyundai recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Sep 22, 2023
- Hyundai recall: Electrical system Feb 28, 2023
- Hyundai recall: Engine Apr 28, 2021
- Hyundai recall: Engine Dec 1, 2020
- Hyundai recall: Equipment Jul 2, 2020
- Hyundai recall: Latches/locks/linkages Apr 17, 2019
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.