Model year 2015 · Hyundai

2015 Hyundai Veloster recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 Hyundai Veloster — 1 with a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The most recent was reported on September 22, 2023. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: VELOSTER.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2015 Hyundai Veloster, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
23V651000	September 22, 2023	Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/ModulePark outside
20V746000	December 1, 2020	Engine

Systems involved: Engine (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 23V651000Manufacturer no. 251

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module

Park outside advisory

Report received by NHTSA: September 22, 2023
Owner notification: April 10, 2024
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 1,649,478 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: VELOSTER

Defect summary

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

Safety risk

An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V651000, filed by Hyundai Motor America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V746000Manufacturer no. 198

Engine

Report received by NHTSA: December 1, 2020
Owner notification: March 31, 2021
Recall initiated by: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected: 128,948 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: VELOSTER

Defect summary

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Veloster, 2012 Santa Fe, 2011-2013 Sonata Hybrid, and 2016 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. The connecting rod bearings inside the engine may wear prematurely, which over time can result in engine damage.

Safety risk

A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine. If bearing damage is found, the engine will be replaced. Dealers will also install a software update containing a new Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS). Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 198.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V746000, filed by Hyundai Motor America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: September 25, 2023.