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2013 Hyundai Veloster Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 58 steering complaints for the 2013 Hyundai Veloster, 14% of its 423 total complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 53,000. One crash is linked to this component, and NHTSA shows no related recalls for steering on this model year.

Steering complaints
58
14% of 423
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
53,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

  • Steering wheel locks up briefly while driving at low speed or sitting stopped, then frees up after restarting or repeated attempts to turn it.
  • Steering wheel vibrates or shakes violently at highway speed, sometimes tied to a faulty steering wheel coupling.
  • Steering fails to return to center after hitting a bump, leaving the wheel off-straight by a couple of degrees and requiring driver correction.
  • Electronic power steering has disabled entirely along with loss of speedometer and cruise control, following a wheel speed sensor fault.
  • Steering feels unusually heavy at interstate speeds, requiring extra effort to keep the vehicle centered.
  • One owner reported the steering wheel jerking left at 70 mph, resulting in loss of control and a crash into a ditch.

When 2013 Hyundai Veloster steering complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 15, 2013, latest Oct 18, 2024.

2013 Hyundai Veloster steering complaints: complaints filed per month6Mar 2013Jul 2015Dec 2018Jul 2019May 2020Oct 2021Dec 2022
58 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2013 to Oct 2024; peak Oct 2019 (6).

Steering recalls for the 2013 Hyundai Veloster

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Veloster model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201242 (14%)
  2. 201358 (14%)
  3. 201414 (16%)
  4. 20152 (1%)
  5. 20161 (0%)
  6. 20172 (4%)
  7. 20193 (7%)
  8. 20202 (8%)
  9. 20212 (18%)

Frequently asked questions

How many steering complaints does NHTSA have for the 2013 Hyundai Veloster?
NHTSA lists 58 steering complaints for the 2013 Veloster, which is 14% of the 423 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a steering recall for the 2013 Hyundai Veloster?
No. NHTSA shows no related recalls listed for steering on the 2013 Veloster, according to this data.
At what mileage do steering problems typically show up on the 2013 Veloster?
The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2013 Veloster is 53,000 miles.
Did any 2013 Veloster steering complaints involve a crash?
Yes, NHTSA data shows one crash linked to steering complaints on the 2013 Veloster, with no reported fires or injuries.
How does the 2013 Veloster compare to other years for steering complaints?
The 2013 model year has 58 steering complaints at a 14% share, similar to the 2012 model's 42 complaints at 14%, while later years like 2015 and 2016 show far fewer complaints and shares.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.