CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE
- Problem
- 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.
- Notes
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2013 Hyundai Veloster vehicles with 1.6 liter turbo engines have engine management software that may cause premature ignition of the air/fuel mixture, known as pre-ignition. The resulting excessive cylinder pressure may damage the engine.
Engine damage can increase the risk of a fire or cause the engine to stall, which raises the risk of a crash. If you own one of these vehicles, check your VIN for open recalls and contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 with any questions.
Hyundai will notify owners, and authorized dealers will update the engine management software free of charge. The recall began May 14, 2019.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Hyundai Veloster | 2013 |
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