Hyundai recalls model year 2013 Velosters

Excessive cylinder pressure may damage the engineExcessive cylinder pressure may damage the engine

04/02/2019

James Limbach Reporter

Hyundai Motor America is recalling 16,487 model year 2013 Velosters 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 which can increase the risk of a fire or cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

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Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine management software, free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin May 13, 2019.

Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 182.

James Limbach

A Washington, D.C., reporter for more than 30 years, Jim Limbach covers the federal agencies for ConsumerAffairs. Previously, he was a reporter and news anchor for Associated Press Broadcast Services, where he covered business and consumer news as well as space shots and other major spot news events.

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