7 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Posted on: 2019-03-18
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.
Consequence
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.
DEFECT #2 - ENGINE
Posted on: 2019-03-18
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.
Consequence
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.
DEFECT #3 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Posted on: 2023-03-01
Description
Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2012-2013 veloster vehicles. High conductive liquid may leak into the reverse park aid sensor (rpas), which can result in an electrical short circuit.
Consequence
An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the rpas fuse and sensor, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed april 29, 2023. Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 242.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #4 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Posted on: 2023-03-01
Description
Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2012-2014 veloster vehicles. High conductive liquid may leak into the reverse park aid sensor (rpas), which can result in an electrical short circuit.
Consequence
An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the rpas fuse and sensor, as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed april 28, 2023. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 242.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #5 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Posted on: 2023-03-01
Description
Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2012-2014 veloster vehicles. High conductive liquid may leak into the reverse park aid sensor (rpas), which can result in an electrical short circuit.
Consequence
An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and replace the rpas fuse and sensor, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed july 28, 2023. Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 242.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #6 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Posted on: 2023-03-01
Description
Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2012-2014 veloster vehicles. High conductive liquid may leak into the reverse park aid sensor (rpas), which can result in an electrical short circuit.
Consequence
An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and replace the rpas fuse and sensor, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed july 28, 2023. Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 242.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #7 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Posted on: 2023-03-01
Description
Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2012-2014 veloster vehicles. High conductive liquid may leak into the reverse park aid sensor (rpas), which can result in an electrical short circuit.
Consequence
An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and replace the rpas fuse and sensor, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed july 28, 2023. Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 242.
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.nhtsa.gov.