How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2013 Hyundai Veloster have?

NHTSA lists 21 Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 Veloster, which is 5% of the 423 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2013 Veloster sunroof?

No related recall is listed in this data for the 2013 Veloster, even though multiple owners describe sunroofs shattering while driving or parked.

At what mileage do these structure and body problems happen?

The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2013 Veloster is 54,000 miles.

Were there any injuries or crashes linked to these complaints?

NHTSA data shows 1 injury and 0 crashes among the 21 Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 Veloster.

How does the 2013 Veloster compare to other years for this problem area?

The 2013 Veloster's Structure & Body complaints make up 5% of its total complaints, lower than the 2012 model's 9% share but higher than the 4% shares seen in 2015 and 2016.

2013 Hyundai Veloster Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 21 Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 Hyundai Veloster, 5% of that year's 423 total complaints. The dominant pattern is spontaneous sunroof shattering while driving or parked, with one injury reported and a median failure mileage of 54,000. No related recall is on file for this year.

Structure & Body complaints: 21; 5% of 423
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 54,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Panoramic sunroof glass explodes or shatters suddenly while driving at highway speed, with no impact or road debris involved.
Sunroof failures also occur while the vehicle is parked and stationary, scattering glass inside the cabin.
Owners report exterior paint chipping and cracking on the rear bumper and quarter panel within a short time of ownership.
Some describe the rear bumper melting or forming a hole near the license plate mount, with the plate fusing to the bumper.
A few owners mention rattling or loose stereo speakers and headlight/fog light failures alongside body complaints.

When 2013 Hyundai Veloster body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint May 14, 2013, latest Aug 15, 2023.

21 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2013 to Aug 2023; peak May 2018 (2).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2013 Hyundai Veloster

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by Veloster model year

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

201226 (9%)
201321 (5%)
20146 (7%)
20155 (4%)
20168 (4%)
20177 (14%)
20199 (21%)
20203 (13%)
20210 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2013 Hyundai Veloster have?: NHTSA lists 21 Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 Veloster, which is 5% of the 423 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Veloster sunroof?: No related recall is listed in this data for the 2013 Veloster, even though multiple owners describe sunroofs shattering while driving or parked.
At what mileage do these structure and body problems happen?: The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2013 Veloster is 54,000 miles.
Were there any injuries or crashes linked to these complaints?: NHTSA data shows 1 injury and 0 crashes among the 21 Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 Veloster.
How does the 2013 Veloster compare to other years for this problem area?: The 2013 Veloster's Structure & Body complaints make up 5% of its total complaints, lower than the 2012 model's 9% share but higher than the 4% shares seen in 2015 and 2016.