NHTSA recall 19V-204 (19V204000)
electrical system recall reported March 14, 2019 - about 16,487 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 19V204000
- Also written as
- 19V-204
- Manufacturer number
- 182
- Reported
- March 14, 2019
- Vehicles affected
- ~16,487
- Component
- electrical system
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
Engine damage can increase the risk of a fire or cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 19V-204 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.