Wiring problems of the 2013 Hyundai Veloster

Two problems related to wiring have been reported for the 2013 Hyundai Veloster. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2013 Hyundai Veloster based on all problems reported for the 2013 Veloster.

1 Wiring problem

Failure Date: 01/16/2019

My wife has a 2013 Hyundai Veloster turbo and the hvac system has stopped functioning. After investigating the matter I discovered a manufacturer defect with the vehicle. The power wire leading to the climate control module overheated and melted the plastic connector and destroyed the climate control module. This could have started a fire. I contacted Hyundai consumer affairs and Hyundai customer care immediately to notify them of the issue and so that they would cover the repair costs fully. I also informed them of two other issues, one, the steering wheel controls are malfunctioning and two, one of the led lights in the passenger tail light is out. I received a case number from them, #15272744. I made an appointment at lancaster Hyundai located on main street in east petersburg PA and dropped the car off. I also informed them of all the issues and my findings (this was yesterday 1/18/19). This morning (1/19/19) I received a call back from service advisor david corey who left me a voicemail stating that Hyundai has declined to cover the repairs and telling me to come pick up the car. Since then I have contacted Hyundai consumer affairs and Hyundai customer care to no avail. This issue with the climate control module is well documented online and there has even been a recall for it issued by Hyundai but for some reason my wife's vehicle is not included in the recall. I have uploaded photos of the damaged connector and wiring harness as well as a photo from another Hyundai Veloster owner which shows the recall for the climate control module. I am thankful to god that the vehicle did not catch fire since my wife and two year old son travel in it every day. I just want Hyundai to do the right thing and cover the costs to repair this factory defect.

2 Wiring problem

Failure Date: 07/10/2013

This vehicle had a serious safety issue occur around 5:00 am on July 10th; as I was driving out of my driveway (car in drive and in motion) all power failed. No lights, acceleration, power steering or brakes, etc. Which was a serious hazard especially given the darkness at that time of day. This safety issue followed multiple occasions where all the power failed when trying to enter the vehicle using the provided key fobs. These situations could also have been dangerous as on one occasion this happened while my car was in an urban parking garage in the evening. It took approximately 45 minutes- 1 hour before the power restored and I could start the vehicle. I brought it to the dealership on July 5th to remedy the power issue and the technician could find no issue - they switched out the car battery as a precaution in the event there was a hairline crack causing the intermittent power failures. As of August 27th, the vehicle was still not repaired from the July 10th incident. Dealership notified me it was replacing the entire fuse box and engine wiring harness as the diagnosed cause of the failure.




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