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24 reportsClear category filter69,000 miles · Jun 13, 2017
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI VELOSTER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE SUN ROOF SUDDENLY EXPLODED AND GLASS FELL ONTO THE DRIVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (BILL MARSH HYUNDAI IN TRAVERSE MI), BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,0…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI VELOSTER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE SUN ROOF SUDDENLY EXPLODED AND GLASS FELL ONTO THE DRIVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (BILL MARSH HYUNDAI IN TRAVERSE MI), BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,000.
NHTSA ODI #10994964
53,000 miles · Apr 13, 2016
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI VELOSTER. WHILE DRIVING AT 15 MPH AND OPENING THE SUN ROOF, THE GLASS SHATTERED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 53,000.
NHTSA ODI #10855276
25,000 miles · Mar 13, 2015
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI VELOSTER. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE PANORAMIC SUN ROOF GLASS SHATTERED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000.
NHTSA ODI #10694039
36,133 miles · Feb 6, 2015
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I WAS DRIVING, DOING APPROX 50 MILES PER HOUR WHEN I HEARD A POP AND THEN IT STARTED TO RAIN GLASS FROM MY PANORAMIC SUNROOF THAT WAS SHATTERING ALL OVER ME. I HAD GLASS IN MY HAIR, CUTS ON MY FOREHEAD AND I HAVE A HUGE LUMP ON THE TOP OF MY HEAD FROM WHERE I WAS HIT IN THE HEAD WITH A BIGGER PIECE OF GLASS. WENT TO THE HOSPITAL…
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I WAS DRIVING, DOING APPROX 50 MILES PER HOUR WHEN I HEARD A POP AND THEN IT STARTED TO RAIN GLASS FROM MY PANORAMIC SUNROOF THAT WAS SHATTERING ALL OVER ME. I HAD GLASS IN MY HAIR, CUTS ON MY FOREHEAD AND I HAVE A HUGE LUMP ON THE TOP OF MY HEAD FROM WHERE I WAS HIT IN THE HEAD WITH A BIGGER PIECE OF GLASS. WENT TO THE HOSPITAL TO MAKE SURE I DIDN'T HAVE A CONCUSSION, WHICH I DO NOT, HOWEVER, I AM VERY SORE FROM MY NECK UP TO THE TOP OF MY HEAD. BROUGHT THE CAR TO THE HYUNDAI DEALER AND THE SERVICE ADVISER ACTED SURPRISED THAT THIS HAD HAPPENED AND SAID TO CONTACT MY INSURANCE COMPANY TO FILE A COMPLAINT SINCE HE STATED IT COULDN'T HAVE HAPPENED ON ITS OWN, THAT SOMETHING HAD TO HAVE HIT IT. HOW SAD IT IS TO COME HOME TO SEE THAT THE 2012 MODEL OF MY CAR EXPERIENCED THE SAME CHALLENGE AND WAS UNDER RECALL AND NOW I AM SEEING THAT SEVERAL OTHER 2013 OWNERS ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUE WITH THEIR SUNROOF AS I AM. *JS
NHTSA ODI #10681854
19,677 miles · Jan 8, 2015
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DRIVING TO WORK AT 45MPH AND THE REAR HATCH WINDOW SHATTERED. NOTHING HIT IT, NO PREVIOUS CRACKS, ETC. BACK GLASS JUST SHATTERED, THE ONLY THING HOLDING THE GLASS FROM FALLING INTO THE BACK SEAT WAS MY TINTING. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10670943
26,613 miles · Nov 17, 2014
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WHILE DRIVING TO WORK THIS MORNING MY SUNROOF EXPLODED, SENDING GLASS ONTO ME, THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. I SUSTAINED MINOR SCRATCHES TO MY SKIN. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10658548
12,600 miles · Oct 24, 2014
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WHILE DRIVING WESTBOUND ON I-26 (NO OTHER PASSENGERS) TRAVELING AT AROUND 4:15 PM FROM WORK TO HOME, THERE WAS A LOUD CRACK OR POP SOUND AND MY PANORAMIC ROOF EXPLODED AND SHARDS AND CHUNKS OF GLASS FLEW INSIDE AND OUT OF THE VEHICLE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10649629
27,500 miles · Aug 18, 2014
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SUNROOF SHATTERED SPONTANEOUSLY. THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE SUNROOFS ON THESE VELOSTERS. I FOLLOWED UP WITH HYUNDAI AND THEY SAID THAT MY PARTICULAR CAR WAS NOT SUBJECT TO THE RECALL, THOUGH IT IS THE SAME EXACT SUNROOF ON THE CARS THAT WERE EFFECTED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10625993
41,000 miles · May 31, 2014
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I WAS DRIVING TO WORK AT AROUND 7:10 IN THE MORNING TRAVELING AT 60MPH WHEN ALL OF THE SUDDEN THE PANORAMIC SUNROOF EXPLODED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. A SHOWER OF GLASS FELL ON ME AND ALL OVER MY CAR DAMAGING THE SEATS AND CUTTING MY RIGHT ARM AND FOREHEAD. I MANAGED TO GET TO WORK WITH A BLOODY ARM AND FRONT HEAD AND THANK GOD …
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I WAS DRIVING TO WORK AT AROUND 7:10 IN THE MORNING TRAVELING AT 60MPH WHEN ALL OF THE SUDDEN THE PANORAMIC SUNROOF EXPLODED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. A SHOWER OF GLASS FELL ON ME AND ALL OVER MY CAR DAMAGING THE SEATS AND CUTTING MY RIGHT ARM AND FOREHEAD. I MANAGED TO GET TO WORK WITH A BLOODY ARM AND FRONT HEAD AND THANK GOD I HAD NO OTHER CARS CLOSE TO ME WHEN IT HAPPENED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10595344
32,000 miles · Feb 28, 2014
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WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY 83 IN PHARR, TX, I HEARD A LOUD EXPLOSION SUDDENLY AND WIND HOWLING; I IMMEDIATELY SET MY HAZARDS TO ALERT THE VEHICLES NEAR ME AS I THOUGHT I WAS IN A WRECK. I LOOKED UP TO DISCOVER THAT MY PANORAMIC SUNROOF HAD EXPLODED AND SHARDS OF GLASS WERE FLYING BOTH BEHIND MY VEHICLE AND INSIDE MY VEHICLE. I END…
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WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY 83 IN PHARR, TX, I HEARD A LOUD EXPLOSION SUDDENLY AND WIND HOWLING; I IMMEDIATELY SET MY HAZARDS TO ALERT THE VEHICLES NEAR ME AS I THOUGHT I WAS IN A WRECK. I LOOKED UP TO DISCOVER THAT MY PANORAMIC SUNROOF HAD EXPLODED AND SHARDS OF GLASS WERE FLYING BOTH BEHIND MY VEHICLE AND INSIDE MY VEHICLE. I ENDED UP WITH MINOR CUTS AND SCRAPES AS A RESULT. I CALLED HYUNDAI, BUT THEY STATED THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT LIKELY PART OF AN EARLIER RECALL IN 2013 FOR SHATTERING PANORAMIC SUNROOFS. FOR THE EXTENT OF DAMAGE DONE, THERE IS NO POSSIBLE WAY I COULDN'T HAVE HEARD A ROCK OF THAT SIZE HIT MY VEHICLE DIRECTLY ON MY SUNROOF STRONG ENOUGH TO SMASH THROUGH THE LAYERS OF MY SUNROOF AND POP THE FRAME OUT OF PLACE. LUCKILY, THIS DIDN'T RESULT IN A COLLISION, BUT THIS RECALL NEEDS A SECOND LOOK AT EXPANSION- WHAT HAPPENED IS UNACCEPTABLE. THE DEALERSHIP IS IN PROCESS OF REPLACING THE SUNROOF BUT I'M CONCERNED THE UNDERLYING PROBLEM IS BEING MISSED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10566546
Official recalls
3Sep 22, 2023
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Feb 28, 2023
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Veloster vehicles. High conductive liquid may leak into the Reverse Park Aid Sensor (RPAS), which can result in an electrical short circuit.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the RPAS fuse and sensor, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 28, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 242.
Mar 14, 2019
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Engine damage can increase the risk of a fire or cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
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Engine
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.
Consequence: Engine damage can increase the risk of a fire or cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Electrical System:software
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.
Consequence: Engine damage can increase the risk of a fire or cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
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NHTSA investigations
1AQ23002 · Hyundai And Kia Abs Module Fires
Opened Nov 17, 2023 · No close date supplied
Status: open (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received eight Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) and eight Kia America, Inc. (Kia) Part 573 Recall Reports between 2016 and 2023. The combined 16 safety recalls all involve the antilock braking system (ABS) modules or Hydraulic Electronic Control Units (HECU) manufactured by the equipment supplier Mando. The Part 573 Recall Reports contain varying defect descriptions and differing remedy descriptions for the same or similar equipment supplied by Mando. Safety recalls included in this Audit Query (AQ) review include: Hyundai recalls 20V-520, 20V-543, 21V-161, 21V-160, 21V-303, 22V-056, 22V-810, and 23V-651. Kia recalls 16V-815, 20V-518, 20V-519, 21V-137, 21V-331, 22V-051, 22V-800, and 23V-652 The purpose of this AQ is to evaluate the timeliness and scoping of Hyundai and Kia’s defect decision making and adherence with reporting requirements; and understand the varying defect descriptions and remedies between these recalls.
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