Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
HYUNDAI
Model Of Vehicle
VELOSTER
Year
2013
Recall Campaign Number
19V204000
Component Description
Electrical System:Software
Effect Of Defect
Engine Damage Can Increase The Risk Of A Fire Or Cause An Engine Stall, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Start Of Manufacture
20120426
End Of Manufacture
20131016
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
16487
Date Owners Notified
20190514
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Date Report Received
20190314
Make Campaign Number
182