2013 Hyundai Veloster: engine overheating

Filed Feb 27, 2026 · Electrical · OH

I am writing regarding a serious safety issue with my 2013 Hyundai Veloster, purchased new. Over the life of the vehicle, I have replaced the manual AC/heat control head three times due to repeated failure. During the most recent installation, I left the trim panel off to monitor the wiring harness and found it becomes extremely hot while operating. A local repair technician examined it and immediately advised me not to use the heating system due to potential fire risk. Research specific to my vehicle shows documented issues including blower control overheating, burning smell/smoke, burned internal contacts, wiring harness heat damage, and repeat control failure. These match exactly what is occurring with my car. I previously spoke with my dealership’s parts department and was told there may be known concerns involving the wiring harness and blower resistor. I also contacted Hyundai Motor America Consumer Affairs but did not receive assistance. After inspection, the dealership informed me the wiring harness and resistor must be replaced at a cost of approximately $2,450. Given the repeated failures and overheating electrical components, I do not believe I should be responsible for this expense, especially considering the potential safety hazard. The vehicle has been carefully maintained, stored properly, and rarely driven in winter. I had planned to use it for travel after retirement but now feel unsafe operating it. I respectfully request a formal safety review and goodwill repair assistance, as this appears to be a defect rather than normal wear. I am also filing a complaint with the federal safety agency due to the documented fire risk. I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter. I am respectfully requesting: A formal safety review of this issue. Goodwill repair assistance or full coverage of the repair costs. Clarification as to whether this issue has been evaluated for recall consideration. [XXX] , [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION

Filed Jan 29, 2026 · Electrical · OH

Electrical wiring harness and connector melting and blower transistor overheating with know Hyundai internal documentation, all causing a smoke smell and fire hazard. I'm on my 3rd manual Heater / HVAC Control Unit. Fire risk acknowledged by Hyundai dealership and customer affairs. Forced to pay diagnostics fees despite know safety issues, Cost for repairs out the door around 2,450 out the door. Car sitting at the Hyundai dealership waiting for me to repair or not. I cant be driving a fire hazard vehical.

Filed Jun 25, 2024 · TX

The HVAC control knob overheated and burned out in my car. It scorched/charred and melted the plastic switch it was plugged into in the dash. It caused a strong burnt plastic, Smokey smell inside the car while I was driving. I thought the car was on fire at first. Thank goodness it wasn’t but it really could have started a fire in the dash of the car under the right conditions. I’ve read numerous accounts online of this same exact issue on this year/model, but no action has been taken by Hyundai to rectify this dangerous design flaw. I’ve also read that it can and usually happens again to the replacement control knob and plug. It’s absolute insanity to replace it with the exact same part knowing full well that it’s most likely going to do the same exact thing again. What if it does cause a fire in the dash the next time while I’m driving? It could possibly severely injure or kill me and any passenger in the car in addition to putting other drivers at risk from a mobile flaming inferno.

Filed Jun 29, 2023 · Electrical · CA

Then wiring for the temperature control knob is faulty. When taken apart to see the problem it has very obviously melted from extreme overheating causing the plastic to deform and render the knob and a/c power button unusable. God only know what other electrical shorts and melted components are under the hood. They had a recall for other year models just not mine. Clearly it’s a universal issue and should be fixed accordingly.

Filed Aug 22, 2022 · Electrical · 66,000 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Veloster. The contact works as a certified mechanic. The contact stated that upon servicing the vehicle, he noticed that the heater control wiring harness was extremely hot. The contact cleaned the wiring harness with on contact cleaner; however, the contact stated that the vehicle began to overheat while idling. The contact diagnosed that the heater control wiring harness connector had melted. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 66,000.

Filed Aug 5, 2021 · Electrical · 120,000 miles · VA

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled due to the engine overheating. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer for an inspection and was informed that the vehicle had been making an abnormal sound and needed to be diagnosed. The contact declined. The contact linked the failure to the federal safety agency campaign number: 19V204000 (Electrical System, Engine) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and a complaint was filed. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

Filed Jan 7, 2021 · Brakes, Engine · 91,677 miles · TX

Brakes lose of brake pressure when bumps are hit. Reapply brakes to regain pressure engine burning oil issues and overheating issues. This has resulted in my 1.6 l having engine failure and it is not on the recall list as the 2.0's and up are. Being that they are the same motor other than the size of pistons and turbo confuses me

Filed Oct 12, 2020 · Engine · 98,000 miles · IN

There is coolant leaking into the engine. When I turn the car on and drive when I come to a complete stop the car turns completely off.

Filed Apr 11, 2019 · Engine · 101,000 miles · CA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai veloster. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the temperature warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the vehicle started to overheat and smoke appeared under the hood. The vehicle was taken to dublin hyundai (located at 6015 scarlett ct, dublin, ca 94568, (925) 803-7700) to be diagnosed, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. However, the cooling fan was replaced. The contact stated that the cooling fan was inoperable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 101,000.

Filed Jan 19, 2019 · Electrical, Lights · 85,000 miles · PA

My wife has a 2013 hyundai veloster turbo and the HVAC system has stopped functioning. After investigating the matter I discovered a manufacturer defect with the vehicle. The power wire leading to the climate control module overheated and melted the plastic connector and destroyed the climate control module. This could have started a fire. I contacted hyundai consumer affairs and hyundai customer care immediately to notify them of the issue and so that they would cover the repair costs fully. I also informed them of two other issues, one, the steering wheel controls are malfunctioning and two, one of the LED lights in the passenger tail light is out. I received a case number from them, #15272744. I made an appointment at lancaster hyundai located on main street in east petersburg pa and dropped the car off. I also informed them of all the issues and my findings (this was yesterday 1/18/19). This morning (1/19/19) I received a call back from service advisor david corey who left me a voicemail stating that hyundai has declined to cover the repairs and telling me to come pick up the car. Since then I have contacted hyundai consumer affairs and hyundai customer care to no avail. This issue with the climate control module is well documented online and there has even been a recall for it issued by hyundai but for some reason my wife's vehicle is not included in the recall. I have uploaded photos of the damaged connector and wiring harness as well as a photo from another hyundai veloster owner which shows the recall for the climate control module. I am thankful to god that the vehicle did not catch fire since my wife and two year old son travel in it every day. I just want hyundai to do the right thing and cover the costs to repair this factory defect.

Filed Apr 6, 2017 · Acceleration · 60,500 miles · IN

Electronic gear motor overheated and left vehicle in overdrive on the highway in stopped/slowed traffic. Once in park or neutral, transmission is disabled and will not go into any gear. Had to push the vehicle off the road to have towed. Dealer called the part the 'gear motor actuator' and that he has done numerous replacements and the problem is ongoing.

Filed Dec 19, 2012 · Electrical, Engine · 313 miles · DE

While traveling down the road at approximately 50 MPH the crank pulley fell off the motor. This prevents the alternator, water pump and AC compressor from functioning as they are belt driven. With the alternator not functioning the batter will be drained to the point of dead (depending on what accessories are on) and with the water pump not functioning the car will almost immediately overheat leaving the vehicle stranded.