10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
46,079 miles

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2013 Hyundai Veloster brakes problems

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2013 Hyundai Veloster Owner Comments

problem #11

Oct 102023

Veloster

  • 57,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that while driving at 5 MPH and the brake pedal was depressed, the brake pedal remained floored and the vehicle did not slow down as intended. The vehicle was parked and the contact observed condensation under the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 57,000.

- Nashville, TN, USA

problem #10

Jun 252022

Veloster

  • miles
A few months ago, my ABS and Traction Control lights began to come on and off randomly. Then, new lights would pop up, such as Check Engine and the Brake light. These lights would come on, and then go off very sporadically. In the last week, it had gotten much worse. My tire pressure light and EPS light had came on as well, totaling about 6 or 7 lights that are on and won't go off. Then, my steering wheel became increasingly hard to turn, I' m guessing because the EPS was off. Then, my speedometer completely stopped working, and my gas gauge was jumping up and down after I had filled it to a full tank. I pulled the code, and got code for a wheel speed sensor. I replaced the wheel speed sensor, and no lights went off. I then inspected the fuses, noticed that the ABS fuse was blown, and decided to replace it. I replaced it, and the ABS module (or pump) started to smoke badly. The car had a heavy electrical smoke smell and I didn't think it was safe to drive for a while. Hyundais have had recalls for ABS modules smoking before, but never for a 2013 Hyundai Veloster, and I believe that is something that should be investigated because I believe I could have been injured.

- Ruskin, FL, USA

problem #9

Jan 012021

Veloster

  • 91,677 miles
Brakes lose of brake pressure when bumps are hit. Reapply brakes to regain pressure engine burning oil issues and overheating issues. This has resulted in my 1.6 L having engine failure and it is not on the recall list as the 2.0's and up are. Being that they are the same motor other than the size of pistons and turbo confuses

- Plano, TX, USA

problem #8

Sep 132019

Veloster

  • 60,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I bought my 2013 Veloster in September 2012. Sometime between 2016 and 2017(not quite sure), my parking brakes locked up while parked. I had to have my car towed to Hyundai. Hyundai wanted $900 plus to repair. My car was pass the 60K warranty so I took it to another mechanic, who repaired the brakes but they never worked. So I decided to just drive without the emergency brakes until last year, 2019 when the brake light came on while I was driving. I copied and pasted the following complaint posted by another Hyundai owner on this site: Rear brake calipers stick causing the tires not to turn since the brakes are engaged this is due to the caliper being. Stuck. The dealer fixed mine on the drivers side but now the problem is in the passenger side and they refuse to fix it because the car has 63280 miles on it (3280) out of warranty. The 2012 model of this car had the exact problem and was recalled but Hyundai refuses to fix my 2013 for the same problem. Why. Look up "Veloster sticking brakes" on the internet and see that this is a big problem and Hyundai knows about it (2012) but refuses to fix the later models with the problem like mine. This problem needs to be recalled before the brakes on one of them stick and cause a wreck. My car has two huge worn out spots (must replace) on the tire due to this problem. Please have this problem fixed before someone is killed due to involuntary stuck brakes. I encountered the same thing, but more. Last year, 2019 my brake light came on again while driving but since I knew I had no parking brakes, I decided to have my brakes checked. Bf goodrich checked my brakes and repaired my rear brakes but informed me that they could not fix the emergency parking brakes. It cost me about $900 again. I have documentation of these repairs, but I am unable to scan and upload them now. Please provide an email address so I can send them,

- White Plains, NY, USA

problem #7

May 042019

Veloster

  • 39,000 miles
2013 Hyundai Veloster non turbo 39,000 miles catalytic converter failure and engine failure while driving. While driving the vehicle on a rural road, the engine shut down and the car lost power. I noticed smoke from the exhaust when the engine shut down. I was able to pull the vehicle to the side of the road. Vehicle was towed to dealer where it was found the catalytic converter had failed. It was noted that the engine had a loud ticking sound that it did not have prior to the catalytic converter failure. The engine is going to be replaced with cost share from Hyundai. This is not a unique issue and has been recalled for the same exact same issue in the Kia soul with the 1.6L engine. This issue should be addressed in full by the manufacturer.

- Delphos, OH, USA

problem #6

Mar 012019

Veloster

  • 82,000 miles
Rear left caliper sticking when in reverse. Back left tire drags. Driving forward is fine, no issues. Start in March this year (2019). Not sure why this isn't part of the recall, as I've read several other complaints as well.

- Saginaw, MI, USA

problem #5

Nov 202017

Veloster

  • 63,280 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Rear brake calipers stick causing the tires not to turn since the brakes are engaged this is due to the caliper being. Stuck. The dealer fixed mine on the drivers side but now the problem is in the passenger side and they refuse to fix it because the car has 63280 miles on it (3280) out of warranty. The 2012 model of this car had the exact problem and was recalled but Hyundai refuses to fix my 2013 for the same problem. Why. Look up "Veloster sticking brakes" on the internet and see that this is a big problem and Hyundai knows about it (2012) but refuses to fix the later models with the problem like mine. This problem needs to be recalled before the brakes on one of them stick and cause a wreck. My car has two huge worn out spots (must replace) on the tire due to this problem. Please have this problem fixed before someone is killed due to involuntary stuck brakes.

- Bienville, LA, USA

problem #4

Dec 292015

Veloster

  • 62,000 miles
Brake light warning indicator flashing on dashboard when put in drive. Warning light extinguishes when the vehicle is placed in park or reversing. The emergency brake or parking brake is not engaged.

- Cuyahoga Falls, OH, USA

problem #3

May 052015

Veloster

  • 29,321 miles
I have a Hyundai Veloster 2013, I noticed my brake light came on the dash on Monday but went off. Tuesday morning when I was backing out the drive way my car got stuck in reverse. The car that was coming almost hit me he had to run off the road. He then got out the car and helped me get it back in to park. It took us about 15 mins to get it. I took it to the Hyundai dealership they didn't even try to fix it he told me to go home and they will give me a call if they get a apt open. So on my way home my car was jerking I pulled over at the store and got stuck my car wouldn't got into park, so I was sitting there with my foot on the break for about 30 mins until I got it to park. I have called corporate office and nothing still has happened I am about to return this dang car.

- Camilla, GA, USA

problem #2

Oct 152013

Veloster 4-cyl

  • 9,501 miles
During moderate braking on rough roads the vehicle makes a loud bang. At this time the brake pedal becomes very difficult to depress. This vehicle suffered four flat tires during the 2013/2014 winter in Michigan due to pot holes. Two of the wheels had to be replace during one incident. Tire profile is not appropriate for roads in this area. Dealer had vehicle for a week but did not find a problem.

- Aa, MI, USA

problem #1

Jul 072013

Veloster 4-cyl

  • 13,086 miles
As I was driving on the freeway, traveling down an interchange to another freeway, I depressed the gas pedal. Once I completely let off the gas, I started to apply the brakes. Just as I started to steer into the turn, the steering wheel locked up and I removed my foot from the brake pedal. The car started accelerating and braking on its own, without my application of any pedals. The wheels locked up without me applying the brakes. I was put into a four wheel slide where I was almost ran into an embankment. The wheels then unlocked prior to the possible impact and the vehicle started accelerating and braking again on its own. During this entire time, my steering wheel was still locked up. I was able to put my car in neutral and the car headed to the side of the freeway. The steering wheel was still locked up when I put the vehicle into the neutral position. The convulsions (random braking and accelerating) stopped once I put the car into neutral. With the car still unable to be controlled and traveling on the side of the freeway, I shut off the vehicle. Once the vehicle was restarted, the random braking and accelerating ceased and the steering wheel was no longer locked up. This could have ended very badly, not only for myself, but for others who may have been on the road at the time.

- La Puente, CA, USA

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