HYUNDAI 2013: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

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 ign…

Recall #: 19V204000

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HYUNDAI 2013: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE was recalled by Hyundai in March 14, 2019. Reason: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013 Veloster vehicles that are equipped with 1.6 liter …. Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine management software, free …. Verify recall #19V204000 with the NHTSA before acting.

The recall

Hyundai issued this NHTSA recall-Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013 Veloster vehicles that are equipped with 1.6 liter ….

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agency class: March 14, 2019
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Sourced from official NHTSA enforcement records. Verify recall #19V204000 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

The number of affected units is not disclosed in the agency filing, which is common for drug and food recalls where lot-level tracking supersedes unit counts. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from NHTSA - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product 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.

Reason for recall

Hazard

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

Remedy, what to do

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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the NHTSA recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	19V204000
Date reported	March 14, 2019
Date initiated	March 14, 2019
Recalling firm	Hyundai
Affected scope	Not disclosed
Distribution	United States
Official source	NHTSA notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official NHTSA enforcement record. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

What to do with this recall

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine management software, free of charge. The recall began May 14, 2019…

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the NHTSA on March 14, 2019. NHTSA does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 19V204000.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: United States.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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