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Hyundai Veloster headlights problems

15 of the 1,299 owner complaints about the Hyundai Veloster describe headlights failing or too dim, most of them for the 2013 model year.

owner complaints
15
worst model year
2013
typical mileage
50,000
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.

By model year

  • 2016
    1
  • 2015
    2
  • 2014
    3
  • 2013
    8
  • 2012
    1

What owners say

Filed Aug 26, 2026 · NM

Complaint: Manufacture has not remedied the issue in a timely manner. No incident YET but we limit driving the vehicle because of: Manufacturer Recall Number251 the federal safety agency Recall Number23V651000 Recall Status Recall Incomplete This recall is from September 22, 2023. It's been nearly 3 years. Our vehicle also has an issue with the headlight constantly going out and the battery being drained. I'm not sure if this is related to this particular recall or just a totally new issue to deal with.

Filed Sep 27, 2023 · Electrical, Lights · NC

My cars lights (headlights, gage cluster lights, dash lights, radio screen light, etc..) and screen for my radio and back up camera, all turn off by themselves, for maybe 1 second or 2, while driving. This happens randomly, no warning, no special conditions, just out of nowhere, and for no reasons. Since I bought the car in September of 2020 (used, as is) it has done it now 7 or 8 times, with tonight being the most recent occurrence. I don't know how to have it checked or verified by a technician because there's no forewarning before it happens. It's completely random and unexpected. It's very scary, especially with my children in the car.

Filed May 26, 2023 · Electrical · 149,000 miles · CO

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Veloster. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V132000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated while parking on a city street at approximately 3 MPH, the contact engaged the Reverse Park Aid Sensor (RPAS). The contact had to activate the "shift lock release" in order to park the vehicle. The contact stated that the turn signals were inoperable, the headlamps were not functioning normally, and the proximity rear sensor alarm had stopped functioning. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 149,000. VIN showed no open recall.

Filed Mar 14, 2022 · Lights · 130,000 miles · SC

The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated while driving at night the headlights were extremely dim causing the driver’s visibility to be reduced. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated her husband replaced the light bulbs but continued to experience the failure. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the headlights to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

Filed Jul 23, 2021 · NM

while using blinkers at night when they cancel out after turn the headlights turn off

Filed Mar 2, 2021 · Electrical, Lights · 10,322 miles · SC

My steering is sticking when going down the road like a magnet is holding it in place witch makes it hard to stay in the lane. L have also notice that my interior lights would get bright and dim on their own at times. I also have my headlights shut off while driving.

Filed Sep 1, 2020 · Electrical · CA

The head light bulbs have been replaced 6 times, and the 'brain' of the car has been replaced 2 times (with a refurbished ones, (not new). I understand there was a recall for make and year of my car for the software replacement because of electrical issues. I don't understand why my particular car was not listed. My car is having electrical issues!!!

Filed Aug 29, 2020 · Electrical, Lights · GA

When driving the car during day or night the headlights will cut off and they will also flicker on and off, this has been happening for the last 3 months. The stereo also won't cut on when I cut my car on I have to open to passenger side door for it to come on.

Filed Feb 19, 2019 · Lights · 52,986 miles · CA

The headlights are very dim and very low visibility at night time have to double check theyre even on and working especially when raining and at night time I was driving home two nights ago tge weather was very bad and I had to try my hardest to be able to stay in right lane and avoid debris from the wind and rain and drive below speed limit as well cant see if there is anything in road like pot holes debris etc

Filed Apr 25, 2017 · Acceleration, Engine · 50,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai veloster. The contact stated that the headlight bulbs burned out often. Also, while idling at a stop, the vehicle jerked, lost power, and shut off without warning. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The contact also stated that the vehicle accelerated automatically in intervals and the engine made a knocking sound. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle operated as designed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and referred the contact to the dealer. The failures were not remedied. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the Hyundai Veloster headlights

Which Hyundai Veloster years have headlights failing or too dim problems?

The model years with the most reports are 2013 (8 complaints), 2014 (3 complaints) and 2015 (2 complaints).

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