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Vehicle recall · NHTSA · Published February 28, 2023

HYUNDAI VELOSTER (2014) recall — Electrical System

Hyundai recalls 2012-2014 Veloster vehicles with potential electrical short circuits causing fire. Owners must have RPAS fuse and sensor inspected and replaced by dealers.

🇺🇸 NHTSA recall #23V132000VehicleHyundai ›
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What happened, in plain English

Hyundai is recalling certain 2012-2014 Veloster vehicles because high conductive liquid leaking into the Reverse Park Aid Sensor (RPAS) can cause electrical short circuits and fire. This affects vehicles that may have a fire risk if the RPAS fuse or sensor isn't properly replaced. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1249325-hyundai-2014-veloster-electrical-fire-risk-recall.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1249325-hyundai-2014-veloster-electrical-fire-risk-recall · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #23V132000

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“Hyundai 2014 Veloster Electrical Fire Risk Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1249325-hyundai-2014-veloster-electrical-fire-risk-recall. Based on NHTSA recall #23V132000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V132000).

Why it’s dangerous

High conductive liquid can leak into the Reverse Park Aid Sensor (RPAS), creating an electrical short circuit. This short circuit increases the risk of fire, especially if the RPAS fuse or sensor isn't replaced.

Who’s affected

Owners of 2012-2014 Hyundai Veloster vehicles are affected. Drivers using the Reverse Park Aid feature may be at higher risk if the RPAS has a leak.

How to tell if you have this one

Check if your 2012-2014 Hyundai Veloster has a leak around the Reverse Park Aid Sensor (RPAS). The recall covers vehicles where the RPAS may have been exposed to high conductive liquid.

  • Brand
    Hyundai
  • Category
    Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Inspect RPAS Fuse and Sensor

    Dealers will inspect and replace the RPAS fuse and sensor if necessary at no cost.

Official remedy

What NHTSA says to do

Dealers will inspect and replace the RPAS fuse and sensor, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 28, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 242.

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Questions people ask

Why is this recall happening?

High conductive liquid leaking into the Reverse Park Aid Sensor (RPAS) can cause electrical short circuits and fire risk.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected?

This recall covers 2012-2014 Hyundai Veloster vehicles where the RPAS may have been exposed to high conductive liquid.

What should I do if my vehicle is affected?

Dealers will inspect and replace the RPAS fuse and sensor if necessary at no cost.

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We’ve drafted a message you can send Hyundai to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall 23V132000 — Hyundai Hyundai

Hello,

I own a Hyundai that is covered by recall 23V132000 from Hyundai.

The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect and replace the RPAS fuse and sensor, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 28, 2023.  Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.  Hyundai's number for this recall is 242.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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Where this comes from

The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

  • Official source: NHTSA Recall #23V132000 (February 28, 2023)
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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