10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
4 / 0
Average Mileage:
44,125 miles

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problem #30

Feb 112020

Veloster

  • miles
Engine cylinder misfires. Even after changing spark plugs and coil packs. Especially when eco mode is off(in montion, accelerating).when traction control cuts power seems to also attribute to misfiring and which has lead to unsettling idle.

- Quakertown, PA, USA

problem #29

Dec 082019

Veloster

  • 92,000 miles
The knob on to the ac and heat in the vehicle burned out and doesnt work. According to main websites, this issue happens alot and continues to be an issue for many even after it's been replaced.

- Lindale, GA, USA

problem #28

Oct 052015

Veloster

  • 10,000 miles
1) steering wheel remote controls for radio & phone have been intermittent since original purchase; 2) air conditioning system does not completely restrict outside/engine warm air coming into cabin when not using A/C, for instance when windows down; 3) clock does not work consistently (it only recently just started working all by itself.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #27

May 152019

Veloster

  • miles
Ac knob stopped engaging and only fan only runs on one setting also the rear hatch button stopped working

- Madisonville, LA, USA

problem #26

Mar 152018

Veloster

  • 75,584 miles
The ac fan control switch on the dash melts on the back of it and causes the switch to only work on speed 1 and in some cases not at all. Now ive researched this multiple times and many many people have had the same issue that im having and some have even had their while car catch fire. So to better explain im adding a youtube link that explains what has happened. Https://www.youtube.com/watch?V=1ckrhib7xnu&feature=share

- Bridgeton, NJ, USA

problem #25

Aug 052019

Veloster

  • 75,000 miles
Contol assy-heat, part number 97250-2V010-blh heats up and melts all switches and wiring and causes a fire hazard

- Columbus, GA, USA

problem #24

Jul 052019

Veloster

  • 72,800 miles
Air conditioner motor melted inside control knob. Result no air conditioned car.

- Merryville, LA, USA

problem #23

May 252019

Veloster

  • 101,000 miles
Driving on interstate, all lights flashed on, engine light remained on and my car stalled and would not accelerate. I had to take it out of drive, put it in sport mode and then back to drive. It would shake violently if I went above 45 miles an hour, I was 130 miles from home. This is not first time this has happened, have made previous complaints

- Memphis, TN, USA

problem #22

Dec 032018

Veloster

  • 60,000 miles
Air bag warning cluster light is always on. The horn doesn't work.

- Trujillo Alto, PR, USA

problem #21

Jan 012019

Veloster

  • 92,000 miles
I purchased my 2013 Hyundai Veloster in fall of 2015 as second owner from world Hyundai in matteson, il. It had roughly 32,000 on the odometer. After two decent years of relatively trouble free ownership the "electrical gremlins" attacked the trunk release, then the reverse camera, then the climate control knob. I was reluctant to take the car in again because I had spent more money on diagnostic charges than I had on items that were covered. I liked the vehicle and meticulously maintained it to spec as well. On one of the coldest days in winter of 2019, I went out to start up my Veloster and was terrified by a loud metal ticking followed by rattling in the motor. I immediately shut down the car. I waited a bit then tried to start it again. It was very bad. I took the car to the closest Hyundai dealership in which I described all the issues with the car. At this point the vehicle has roughly 92000 miles on the odometer and of course the tell me there is nothing they can do but, replace the motor for around $4500, sell me a new one, or buy it in trade. Once again I paid over $430 in diagnostic fees with no coverage or help. Looked around on line and found that these vehicles has had all of the above issues and no clear solutions to any. I've also noticed that all of the issues I have had with my vehicle many others have posted on youtube, google etc., but not many have filed official complaint. Come on people! get on board!

- Lansing, IL, USA

problem #20

Feb 102019

Veloster

  • 74,000 miles
Panoramic glass implosion - while driving 70 pmh down the freeway, the closed glass roof section imploded sending shards of shattered glass thought out the paseenger compartment.

- Sacramento, CA, USA

problem #19

Oct 152018

Veloster

  • 50,000 miles
The trunk latch had been failing intermittently. I stopped at a dealership who opened the driver's door, and began locking and unlocking the electric door locks. This solved the problem at the time. I asked how playing with the locks would fix the trunk issue. The question was not answered. This solved the problem for a couple of years. However, the trunk latch finally failed permanently. I could not open the trunk via the emergency latch from the in side. I was told by the dealership that the issue was an electrical issue. Hence, the door lock remidey. Multiple Veloster owners have reported the same with some years being recalled. The 2013 has not been recalled and the dealership quoted $400 to repair this defect. I bought the car new and it now has 50,000 miles. I have had multiple safety issues with this vehicle that have been resolved but fyi-issue with ABS kicking in during every single brake, even if at a red light. I brought the car to the dealership multiple times for this issue and was told it was normal. I went to another dealership and test-drove another 2013 Hyundai Veloster. The ABS only kicked in when appropriate not with every single break. While purchasing tires after a 3rd blowout ( 30, 000 miles) the tire company noticed something wrong with the sensors to the ABS. This was resolved by the tire company. It's concerning that huyndai would not acknowledge the ABS issue. In fact, they don't acknowledge anything-- my gps never worked correctly which was reported to Hyundai at least 10 times over a three-year period. I finally made a video of the malfunction- as soon as I submitted the video the gps was replaced immediately. Problem being the new gps was the same model as the first and does not work either. I now have a vehicle without a gps and without a trunk that opens.

- Worcesterrer, MA, USA

problem #18

Mar 012018

Veloster

  • 75,000 miles
The fan knob only works on certain speeds if you have it precisely in a certain spot, and the plug behind the part that plugs it in is burnt. I have seen several others with this same issue. It is a fire hazard as sometimes it smells like burning electrical.

- Cuyahoga Falls, OH, USA

problem #17

Jul 182018

Veloster

  • miles
My steering wheel makes a clicking noise when turning or shifting the wheel from side to side. The steering wheel isn't tightly secured. In addition, the buttons on the steering wheel for voice control, etc. No longer works.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #16

Sep 102018

Veloster

  • 121,000 miles
While driving home my car suddenly caught fire. The manufacture had just replaced the fuel in injections system 2 weeks prior.

- Livermore, CA, USA

problem #15

May 302018

Veloster

  • 67,000 miles
The A/C fan has all but stopped working. I'm lead to believe this is a result of the materials that you were used when constructing the fan regulator knob and them melting. There are people complaining about it all over the internet but mine went up shortly after the car is outside of warranty for this coverage (based on mileage). The fan will blow only when positioned precisely right.

- Parkville, MD, USA

problem #14

Jun 192018

Veloster

  • 43,453 miles
My fianc and I was driving down the interstate when all of a sudden my sunroof exploded on my 2013 Hyundai Veloster.

- Newnan, GA, USA

problem #13

Apr 052018

Veloster 4-cyl

  • miles
My son's 2013 Hyundai Veloster's sunroof exploded violently while parked in our house drive way. The insurance company was contacted, but because of our insurance deductible the expense will not be covered by them. The car was taken to the Hyundai dealer and they would not take responsibility for the damage, despite they had done some recalls on this issue, but were never notify of this recall or of the possibilities that this could happen.. I find it unfair that we have to pay for a damage that has to do with manufacturing of such sunroofs by Hyundai. It is clear to us now that this is a very terrible, dangerous and common issue with this type of vehicles sunroofs because of its size. I am filling this complain because I want to know what measures has the government taken to make sure that the automobile industry, in our case the Hyundai, is manufacturing safe cars. From my reading related to this issue I am now aware that the auto industry and government safety regulators are well aware of the present safety hazards, that can very well end up been deadly. Please advise me on how I can approach this issue with Hyundai. To clarify the vehicle was stationary and the temperature was approximately 70%, we do live in South, Florida and the temperatures can go very high, so I am very afraid that this can happen again and I do fear for my son's safety. As of now we are going to have to pay $720 for this repair that we have nothing to do with it. Sincerely [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #12

Feb 192018

Veloster

  • 68,195 miles
Driving down interstate and sunroof exploded. Did not what happen ay first. Loud explosion scared me to death. Glass flying during rush hour traffic. The sunroof was in the closed postion and all of a sudden boom.

- Birmingham, AL, USA

problem #11

Feb 092018

Veloster

  • 67,000 miles
Riding down the interstate and heard a loud pop alomost like a gun shot, next thing I know glass was falling on me, on my seats and floors. I looked up and sunroof was shattered, nothing caused it to shatter nothing hit it. But obviously based on other complaints and Hyundai it's a defect and Hyundai isn't doing fix the problem or recall car

- Waveland, MS, USA

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