Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2013 Hyundai Veloster
NHTSA data on file today
The 2013 Hyundai Veloster has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 427 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #23V651000 ABS Unit May Cause Engine Compartment Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V132000 Parking Sensor May Short Circuit and Cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V204000 Ignition Timing may Damage Engine NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 172 complaints
- Electrical System 99 complaints
- Steering 59 complaints
- Unknown or Other 53 complaints
- Power Train 35 complaints
- Visibility 24 complaints
Of the 427 complaints on file, 6 report a crash and 34 a fire; across all 427 complaints, owners report 10 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,500–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2013 Hyundai Veloster has received a significant number of owner complaints, particularly concerning engine and electrical system issues. The presence of three recall campaigns further underscores potential reliability concerns. The data indicates recurring issues, but the evidence is limited regarding widespread severe failures.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 60,000–100,000 miles | $1,200–$5,000 | common |
| Electrical system | 50,000–90,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | common |
| Steering | 60,000–90,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad replacement
- Coolant system flush
- Transmission service
- Tire rotation and balance
- Spark plug replacement
- Serpentine belt check
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine knocking noises
- Electric failures
- Steering wheel stiffness
- Brake fluid leaks
- Transmission slipping
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2013 Hyundai Veloster at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.