HYUNDAI VELOSTER (2013) recall — Electrical System
Hyundai recalls 2013 Veloster vehicles with 1.6L turbo engines due to potential engine damage from premature ignition, which could cause fire or crash. Owners must update software free of charge.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Engine damage can increase the risk of a fire or cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Hyundai is recalling certain 2013 Veloster vehicles with 1.6L turbo engines because faulty engine software may cause premature ignition, leading to engine damage, fire, or crash risk. This affects vehicles sold between specific dates and requires a free software update to fix. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1250860-hyundai-2013-veloster-electrical-system-recall-engine-fire-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1250860-hyundai-2013-veloster-electrical-system-recall-engine-fire-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V204000
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“Hyundai 2013 Veloster Electrical System Recall: Engine Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1250860-hyundai-2013-veloster-electrical-system-recall-engine-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #19V204000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V204000).
Why it’s dangerous
The engine management software can cause premature ignition of the air/fuel mixture, creating excessive cylinder pressure that damages the engine. This may lead to fire or engine stalling, increasing crash risk during normal driving.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2013 Hyundai Veloster models with 1.6L turbo engines are affected. Drivers using these vehicles may face increased crash risk if the software issue causes engine stalling.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2013 Veloster has a 1.6L turbo engine. The recall started May 14, 2019, and applies to vehicles sold in the U.S. during this period.
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What to do — step by step
Update Engine Software
Hyundai will mail a free software update to fix the premature ignition issue in your vehicle's engine management system.
Contact Hyundai Customer Service
Call 1-855-371-9460 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule the software update.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The engine management software may cause premature ignition of the air/fuel mixture, leading to engine damage, fire, or crash risk.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your 2013 Veloster with a 1.6L turbo engine is affected. The recall began May 14, 2019, and applies to vehicles sold in the U.S. during this period.
Is there a deadline to fix this?
The recall started May 14, 2019, but there is no specific deadline for the software update; owners can contact Hyundai for the fix at any time.
Contact Hyundai
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hyundai to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V204000 — Hyundai Hyundai Hello, I own a Hyundai that is covered by recall 19V204000 from Hyundai. The official recall notice states: 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. 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 #19V204000 (March 14, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 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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