2013 Hyundai Veloster Hyundai Veloster 2013

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2013 Hyundai Veloster repairs by problem area

Engine (27%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (6%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (33%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (23%)

Other (7%)

Chart based on 123 repairs.
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2013 Hyundai Veloster engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (4%)

$500 - $999 (7%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (89%)

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Chart based on 28 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2013 Hyundai Veloster 3dr Hatch

turbocharged 201hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

14200 mi HIGH SPEED / RPM ENGINE CUT OFF BUT ONLY WHEN OUTSIDE TEMP IS OVER 105 . 
17000 mi Same problem with high rpm cut out. Now temp doesnt seem to matter Hyundai is stumped and sent a flight recorder to record exactly what is happening . It has been sent back to them . Waiting for results . 
20000 mi Same problem ! Dealer sent flight recorder to Hyundai U.S.A. AND AFTER A MONTH THEY SAID THE CAR IS FUNCTIONING PROPERLY ! Other people have ridden in my car and exclaimed this is awful! I would not recommend any product from Hyundai ! 
29000 mi Another worthless trip to A useless dealership Tims auto group in Prescott Az . Took it in for a recall for the problem I tried to get Hyundai to fix almost 2 yrs ago and they said it was normal ! Made appt for that , they didnt have part ! 
13000 mi oil leaking, and burning smell and smoke coming in car through vents, replaced short block. 
13300 mi car was missing and making a poping sound when exclerating 
15000 mi took car to shop on 11/6/2014 for same problems as before but after driving for a month problems got worse and started to blow black smoke from exhaust and these time the found the engine is bad again. 
65000 mi Turbo can loose from exhaust manifold. High pitched squeal was heard under load and exhaust fumes were entering cabin. 
2700 mi Engine stumbles, misses. Sometimes lack of power. Typically at around 1750rpm. Dealer could not reproduce. Symptoms have been increasing occurrence. Will return at 7k. 
12000 mi The whole engine was replaced. 
13000 mi Continuous loud engine noise. Unable to diagnose. Ended up replacing engine. 
13000 mi Engine running rough and losing power under acceleration. ECM recall done but ineffective. Engine running rough and losing power under acceleration. Codes pulled (overpressure in cylinder 1), ECM reprogramming performed but ineffective. 
13200 mi Engine running rough and losing power under acceleration. Cylinder 1 ignition coil replaced. 

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2013 Hyundai Veloster 3dr Hatch

turbocharged 201hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD

54400 mi Oxygen sensor failed. New one was ordered and replaced. 
45320 mi Check engine light came on - oxygen sensory failed again. Part was replaced 
70060 mi Noted issues with acceleration accompanied by intermittent flashing check engine light. Dealership pulled code and noted engine was misfiring. Computer software was updated and spark plugs replaced 
127100 mi

C $750
Severe oil leak. Two separate parts were replaced successfully, which required wiaitng for parts from dealer as aftermarket were not available 
128960 mi

C $1600
Turbocharger was failing - making terrible noise - but had not yet blown. Turbocharger was replaced with used parts. 
1103 mi Check engine light came on. Code reset. 
25623 mi Noise from engine/transmission on acceleration. Found missing bolts from under transmission roll mounts. Tapped out all bolt holes and installed new bolts. Put lock tight on bolts. 
38447 mi Check engine light on. Horrible noise on acceleration. Reduced power. Cylinder #3 had no compression. Found small amounts of metal in the oil pan. Found particle of exhaust valve was broken and damaged block and head. Turbo assembly also damaged. Replaced engine assembly and turbo assembly. 
55362 mi Engine knocking and hesitates to start. Check engine light on. Blew white smoke on startup. Pulled spark plug and found that the porcelain tips had fallen off and caused scoring on the cylinder walls and nicks on the piston top and valve area. Replaced engine assembly and head assembly. 
55872 mi Lack of engine power. Misfire on cylinder #2. Replaced cylinder #2 coil pack. 
67814 mi

US $795
Car shaking and engine noise. Replaced spark plugs and a motor mount. 
11780 mi Air intake sensor had to be replaced. 
6000 mi My car began sputtering and the Check Engine light came on. The dealer determined that it was a faulty ignition coil, so a new coil was ordered. They replaced the coil and also installed a new spark plug. 

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2013 Hyundai Veloster 3dr Hatch

138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD

25300 mi Valvoline threaded the oil pan plug. Hyundai could not remove plug to perform oil change I requested. Had to have the entire lower oil pan replaced. 
36300 mi A small piece in the exhaust system 
39000 mi Purge control valve failed (stuck open). Valve was replaced. 
20000 mi Engine would ping on regular fuel for the past 3-4 months. Tried fuel system cleaner and different fuel brands. Only remedy was to run 93 octane. Dealer said they could not duplicate 

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2013 Hyundai Veloster 3dr Hatch

132-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD

25700 mi Purge valve needed to be replaced. Identified by Check Engine Light with code P0441 
59000 mi knocking in engine upon acceleration- previously reported to dealer/ couldn't duplicate. now saying "normal", if this was normal no one would ever purchase this car 

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2013 Hyundai Veloster Engine Problems

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