2013 Hyundai Veloster recall: engine
Hyundai Motor America reported this safety recall on March 14, 2019. It covers about 16,487 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 16,487
- reported
- Mar 14, 2019
- owners notified
- May 14, 2019
- related complaints
- 174
Engine
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- Engine damage can increase the risk of a fire or cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 19V204000
Affected vehicles
- Hyundai Veloster 2013 2013
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 174 complaints about engine problems.
Questions about recall 19V204000
Is there a recall on the 2013 Hyundai Veloster engine?
Yes. Recall 19V204000, reported on March 14, 2019, covers about 16,487 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 19V204000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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