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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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KMHTC6AD4DU••••••2013 Hyundai VELOSTER
That is about average for the 2013 Hyundai VELOSTER — 14 complaints per build across 28 builds.
14on this build
396on the model
28builds in total
2involved a fire
1injuries
Most reportedEngine 6Electrical System 4Structure 2Steering 2
What owners of this build wrote
EnginefireApr 2019
My dtr's 2013 hyundai veloster went up in flames quickly after starting to smoke from front of engine on 4-14-19. Driving conditions were ideal and she was driving around 65 m/h or hwy 17, getting close to 280. We had just bought the car from hyundai dealer in fremont a few…
Electrical SystemJan 2024
The blower fan only blows slightly and the knob does not work. This was a known issue with the 2014, but not the 2013. This causes a significant safety concern to someone living in extreme heat, especially children and the elderly
Service BrakesJan 2021
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…
SteeringAug 2020
I was experiencing loss of power steering/loose steering wheel in my Hyundai Veloster, which compromised my ability to control my car's steering direction and so could have resulted in an accident. There were no warning lights. I had my car inspected and the serviceman…
VisibilityJun 2017
The contact owns a 2013 hyundai veloster. While driving approximately 60 mph, the sun roof exploded. The contact coasted the vehicle over to the side of the road and resumed driving with glass inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an unknown hyundai dealer in austin, tx…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN KMHTC6AD4DU100587 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.