HYUNDAI VELOSTER 2013: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V204000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| HYUNDAI | VELOSTER | 2013 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2019-05-14 | 2019-03-14 | 2019-03-18 |
Production Dates: 2012-04-26 - 2013-10-16
Manufacturers Involved: Hyundai Motor America
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 182
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 16487
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
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.
Engine damage can increase the risk of a fire or cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
