2013 HYUNDAI VELOSTER RECALL - #19V204000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : SOFTWARE
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2013 HYUNDAI VELOSTER |
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| Manufacturer |
Hyundai Motor America |
| Manufactured between |
4/26/2012 - 10/16/2013 |
| Recalled on |
3/18/2019 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
5/14/2019 |
| # Affected |
16,487 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
Engine damage can increase the risk of a fire or cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| See also |
2013 HYUNDAI VELOSTER Recall for ENGINE
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