Does the 2013 Hyundai Veloster have transmission problems?

Yes. NHTSA lists 35 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2013 Veloster, making up 8% of all 423 complaints filed for that model year, with median mileage at failure of 55,000.

Is there a recall for the 2013 Veloster transmission?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2013 Veloster.

What transmission symptoms do 2013 Veloster owners report?

Owners describe hesitation or lag when accelerating from a stop, jerking or slipping between gears, stalling, and in one case a clutch pedal collapsing to the floor while driving.

Did the transmission issues cause any crashes?

NHTSA data shows 2 crashes tied to complaints in this area for the 2013 Veloster, with no fires or injuries reported.

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

The 2013 model year had 35 complaints (8% share), lower in share than 2015 (13%), 2016 (19%), and 2017 (14%), but higher in raw count than most other years listed.

2013 Hyundai Veloster Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 35 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2013 Hyundai Veloster, 8% of all 423 complaints for the year. Median mileage at failure was 55,000, with 2 crashes and no fires or injuries reported. No related recalls are listed for this area.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 35; 8% of 423
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 55,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners report the dual-clutch transmission (DCT) hesitating or bogging down for about a second when accelerating from a stop or trying to merge into traffic.
Some describe the vehicle jerking or slipping out of gear when shifting between first and second gear, with the engine revving as if in neutral.
Several report the car stalling or being unable to shift gears after dealers replaced the gear actuator or transmission, sometimes nearly causing a crash.
One owner reported the vehicle getting stuck in reverse while backing out of a driveway, causing another driver to swerve off the road.
Another owner reported the clutch pedal collapsing to the floorboard at 50 mph, causing the vehicle to stall and lose the ability to shift gears.
Some owners with manual transmissions describe the car hesitating and stalling when shifting into first gear or higher gears.

When 2013 Hyundai Veloster transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 7, 2013, latest Mar 13, 2025.

35 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2013 to Mar 2025; peak Jul 2014 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2013 Hyundai Veloster

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Veloster model year

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

201231 (10%)
201335 (8%)
20143 (4%)
201518 (13%)
201643 (19%)
20177 (14%)
20192 (5%)
20203 (13%)
20210 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Hyundai Veloster have transmission problems?: Yes. NHTSA lists 35 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2013 Veloster, making up 8% of all 423 complaints filed for that model year, with median mileage at failure of 55,000.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Veloster transmission?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2013 Veloster.
What transmission symptoms do 2013 Veloster owners report?: Owners describe hesitation or lag when accelerating from a stop, jerking or slipping between gears, stalling, and in one case a clutch pedal collapsing to the floor while driving.
Did the transmission issues cause any crashes?: NHTSA data shows 2 crashes tied to complaints in this area for the 2013 Veloster, with no fires or injuries reported.
How does the 2013 Veloster compare to other years for this issue?: The 2013 model year had 35 complaints (8% share), lower in share than 2015 (13%), 2016 (19%), and 2017 (14%), but higher in raw count than most other years listed.