Recall 19V204000

ENGINE

Report Date

20190314

Component

ENGINE

Affected Vehicles

1 models

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

Engine damage can increase the risk of a fire or cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2013	HYUNDAI	VELOSTER

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.