| NHTSA Recall # | 137517 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 19V204000 |
| MFG Compaign # | 182 |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Supplier | HYUNDAI |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | VELOSTER |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE |
| Date of notification | 14/05/19 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 26/04/12 |
| End date of manufacturing | 16/10/13 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | ODI |
| Report received | 14/03/19 |
| Report created | 18/03/19 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 16487 |
| Defect summary | 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 summary | 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. |
| Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |