IIHS Crash Test
Acceptable
MPG (up to)
24 -28 City / 31 -37 HWY
Horsepower
132 -201
Seats
4
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Gus D
The sleek Hyundai Veloster. Efficient, smooth and comfortability in one car.
I have only had one issue with my Hyundai Veloster so far. When first purchasing (40,000 miles) I had to get the heating worked on because it was not working. Other than that the Veloster is an extremely reliable and efficient car. I average around 40 miles per gallon, which usually ends up costing twenty dollars per week. The interior is great and holding up very well, the seats are soft to the touch, yet firm and offer great support. The dash display is also beautiful, a nice big touch screen which you can access XM radio, or Bluetooth to your phone. There is a good amount of trunk space and a ton more if you fold the back seats. I am six feet tall and I have slept in the trunk comfortably during a thunder storm in the mountains! Over all I love my Hyundai Veloster.
accountCircle Alex S
Outstanding Hyundai Veloster.
The car has outstanding performance capabilities such as acceleration, braking and mileage. It comes almost fully optioned at the regular selling price and has proven to be highly dependable. As for styling it is truly outstanding and is set apart from all it is competitors. Hyundai has done a truly remarkable job with this model.
accountCircle Julie P
It is a hatchback with a lot of trunk space. It is perfect for my daily commute.
I love my 2013 Veloster so much. The red interior is a mix of leather and black mesh over the seats at the middle as well. It has a dual clutch with paddle shifters that allow you to put it in sports mode and mimic a stick with changing gears. It is a car with three doors that is both sporty looking to the car as well as functional.
accountCircle Blake L
The design of the Veloster is absolutely gorgeous.
The only problem with my Veloster is the windows. They're very small and it is hard to see what’s behind you. Also I wish the engine had a bit more power to it as it takes a good 5-6 seconds before it gets going. Also when I plug my phone in it goes straight to Gracenote, not charging it.
accountCircle Jeffrey U
Surprisingly great car with tons of extras.
It is a small car for a family but for a couple it will suit your needs. It fits in places those tight spaces and you still have room when you find those tight parking spaces. Great gas mileage and very comfortable to drive and be a passenger in. All in all a very good vehicle.
accountCircle Kimberly M
I have a 2013 Hyundai Veloster Remix Edition. The car is fantastic - I think my only real complaint is the slow acceleration (it's not the turbo version). Passengers have a little trouble getting in and out of the back seat, but not a huge deal. Car has been reliable and good on gas.
Get the turbo version because the standard acceleration is pretty poor.
accountCircle Sidney P
The best Veloster raptor!
I have had my car since the end of 2012 and it is the best car I have ever had! My favorite features is the navigation system, comfortable, three door, stick shift, and how the car looks! I would definitely recommend this car for anyone, very reliable and long lasting!
accountCircle Emily L
My Veloster came with red interior which is super awesome.
The performance of my car is incredible. I love the interior and how nice it is to drive down the road. I love the speakers that were included and I haven't ran into too many problems so far. I have had mine for about a year now, I absolutely love it.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Brittany Y
One of the smallest cars I have ever seen and only has 3 doors.
It is too small. Has only 3 doors, and it drives horribly. It is just not big enough for my kids and I and I just do not like the car at all. It jerks a lot when I am driving it, and it feels like it switches gears often. It is good on gas mileage but it is not the car for me.
accountCircle Noelle T
Sporty, unique and small car.
I thought I would really enjoy my car, but I do not. I believe that since it sits lower, it causes a bumpier ride than I would like. I do however, enjoy the overall size of the car when it is just me. I have noticed that my car likes to make an odd noise when it is trying to switch gears, not sure if it is supposed to do that or not. Having a third door was confusing at first, and is still confusing to other riders I have with me, but now I feel like it makes the car unique. I also like how the back is spacious when the back seats go down, I moved states a while back and was surprised when I was able to fit a majority of my stuff without having to get a uhaul. As far as the interior, I like the look it has. The seats are a bit odd though. The material stains if anything spills on them, including water. I wish they were either a regular fabric seat or leather, not the weird material that they are. I have also noticed the touch screen for my radio likes to stop working occasionally when the weather is either too hot or too cold. Not sure if this is a technical issue or if the car is just getting too old. I would for sure recommend this car to someone who drives around mostly by themselves, does not transport a lot of things and likes the more sporty feel of a car.
accountCircle Rachel O
Known for trunk latch issues, and the number of blind spots.
So many issues. Trunk latch stopped working, constantly having to change out my headlights and brake lights, and there are a lot of blind spots when driving the vehicle.
accountCircle Jenny J
Looks nice but not trustworthy.
Love the look and feel of the vehicle. The mechanical problems are overwhelming. The turbo went out which caused metal pieces to go into the engine. I had to replace the turbo and engine which cost just as much as the vehicle is worth. The vehicle does get great gas mileage and is comfortable for road trips.
accountCircle Danielle W
Great for short or long rides.
Constantly needs tires. Great on gas mileage. Three doors but roomy inside and can fit 4 comfortably. The technology is well advanced from any other vehicles at this size and year.
accountCircle Amy T
Overall a good starter car, the problems I have had come with the electronics.
Overall it is a good starter car. It is a good size and picks up speed fast on the highway. However, I do experience 'clanking' sounds while I am driving at times I am not sure what it is. The Bluetooth does not connect at times, you have to not drive off and wait for the Bluetooth to connect. The CD player will say a CD is in when no CD is in making annoying sounds while driving.
accountCircle Natalie L
The first thing people notice is how it had three doors.
The vehicle does not have the kick to it I that I was hoping for. I recently have had issues where the radio turns off while I am driving. It does hold a lot more that it looks like it would but it is still a super tight fit with most things. Fun car for someone who does not have a family or need to haul anything.
accountCircle Kyle M
Hyundai is involved in a class action suit which includes this vehicle and many others, going on years now, because they misrepresented the fuel economy.
My vehicle has good gas mileage and good acceleration. I enjoy having the storage space of the hatchback, but my seating space is somewhat cramped, especially in the backseat.

Hyundai Veloster Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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w/Black Int
132 HP 31 MPG 4 Seats
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w/Gray Int
132 HP 31 MPG 4 Seats
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w/Red Int
132 HP 31 MPG 4 Seats
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RE:MIX
132 HP 31 MPG 4 Seats
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Turbo w/Black Int
201 HP 28 MPG 4 Seats
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Turbo w/Blue Int
201 HP 28 MPG 4 Seats
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2013 Hyundai Veloster Owner Reviews

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5 stars 51%
4 stars 33%
3 stars 13%
2 stars 3%
1 star 1%
accountCircle Jolee U on June 18, 2021
The car is good on gas and gets you to and from. Not the most reliable.
The car was bought used with 95,000 miles on it. The day I drove it off the lot the problems began. The engine continuously shuts off when the engine is idling. Passenger door handle broke off. Can reset codes and the engine will not turn off when I stop at red lights.
accountCircle Hannah W on June 17, 2021
Sporty looking, but average overall.
The car is very good on gas mileage. The main complaint I would have is that unless you have the turbo it feels like driving a lawn mower. It does not accelerate quickly despite its sporty look, but it is reliable. I have never had issues with the engine.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Hailey A.

I have had this vehicle for over a few months and I love it very much. Great gas mileage great interior very speedy. In overall great vehicle. Great for long or short drives comes in sport mode. Bluetooth, navigation, all the works.

likeFilled Taylor P.

Pros: small, speedy, nice, comfortable ride. Controls very well, comes in a manual, leather heated seats. Cons: radio goes out, has computer recall, turbo lag, Bluetooth cuts out. Speaker system is all connected to one.

likeFilled Kerry J.

It has great gas mileage. It's offered in manual transmission, which seems to become more and more rare. It takes regular gas as opposed to premium. It also is fun to drive; it is pretty peppy for only 4 cylinders (no turbo) and it has good handling!

likeFilled Kristin P.

Cute inside - drives well. I like it a lot and the black interior is nice. Very nice big sunroof. The car is really cute on the outside too. I like how it looks and drives. I like the trunk space and the radio.

likeFilled Benjamin M.

Great two person car, there is always leg room for my passenger. However when there is four people in the car it gets really tight in the back and everyone starts to complain but overall I love this car.

likeFilled Jenny J.

The design of the vehicle is pleasing to the eye. It is comfortable for long road trips for 2 people with enough room for both people's luggage. The small size of the vehicle makes it easy to park in congested areas.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Hailey A.

There isn't too many cons of this vehicle that I have found. It's easy to park with the backup camera. There may be a few blind spots in the front that take some getting used to. Other than that I can't think of anything specific.

dislikeFilled Taylor P.

Cons would be the turbo lag, the radio fails often and resets itself, Bluetooth cuts in and out so it is useless, rims dent easily, the car has a recall for the computer having improper fuel/air ratio.

dislikeFilled Kerry J.

The suspension in this car is not too great, seemingly small bumps in the road can cause stomach-drop worthy bangs. The stereo system is also terrible. The Bluetooth and USB ports never work and nobody seems to be able to diagnose the problem or fix it.

dislikeFilled Kristin P.

Older vehicle - has lots of miles on it. Squeaks when the ac is on. The color of my car (orange) is not very appealing. I didn't have much choice in choosing the color though. I wish it had 2 back passenger doors versus one.

dislikeFilled Benjamin M.

Small back and not much room for more than two people like if I want to have more than 2 people in the car it gets very tight in the back seat of the car. The only way to fix this is to have the front two people pull their seats up close to the dash.

dislikeFilled Jenny J.

The vehicle has a lot of mechanical issues once the mileage gets high. The turbo goes out once the vehicle gets above 100,000. The turbo issue then cause engine issues which are both costly to repair.

Ranks #20 Small Cars by Owners

The 2013 Hyundai Veloster has an average owner rating of 4.32 out of 5 which ranks it #20 of 39 other Small Cars.

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4.74
2
car
4.68
20
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4.31

Ranks #8 Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2013 Hyundai Veloster has a combined MPG of 39 which ranks it #8 of 38 other Small Cars.

1
car
122 MPG
2
car
48 MPG
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Tie
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37 MPG

Is The 2013 Hyundai Veloster A Good Car?

Yes it is nice. Drives smoothly and has paddle shifts to increase or decrease speed. Veloster is a reliable vehicle to own.
R L.
I love it other than the cosmetic side to it. The bumper clips break too easy. The wiring in the dash to the ac stopped working and has problems. The interior gets worn out too fast.
Brookelyn w.
Yes, it has a few issues especially with the tires and the speakers/Bluetooth but I believe it’s worth it.
Beth W.
Yes, it gets great gas mileage and is fun to drive. It also looks really good and hugs curves. The cons are that it has many blind spots, needs tires about every year and is hard to get in and out... Read More
Elizabeth U.
Yes, it is good on gas mileage and has a great warranty. Car drives nicely and is a nice car to look at.
Maggie N.

How Reliable Is The 2013 Hyundai Veloster?

No problems except the interior front subwoofers are blown. The vehicle is impeccable otherwise and reliable.
R L.
Interior wears out fast. Things break through out the car way to easy such as the bumper clips, the mirrors in the visors.
Brookelyn w.
Yes, I previously described the issues which are the tires, speakers, and Bluetooth connectivity. Nothing very serious
Linda D.
It is reliable, but the clock keeps breaking even though I have had it fixed twice. The heat/ac fan knob has had to be replaced twice and the truck lock has had to be replaced. It also has a whistle... Read More
Steve M.
Sometimes it has a rough ride due to low bearing tires. No other problems have occurred yet since I've gotten my vehicle.
Casey G.

Is The 2013 Hyundai Veloster A Good Value?

It is worth $10000. It is a fair value for 6 years of life. Better than half the price for a newer model.
R L.
I paid $16,000 used with 50k miles. I thought it was a decent deal. I am unsure what the cost is brand new.
Brookelyn w.
I'm not sure about the value as I was not the one to purchase the car. If I remember correctly it was 22000 but I could be wrong.
Niya G.
It cost like $25,000 new, I think it was a good value. Of course it does not really keep its value in resale, but I like it and plan to keep driving it.
Leah B.
10,000 it was a good value because it had low miles on it when I purchased it- only -6000 miles and the car was 5 years old when purchased it.
Katie O.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is my 2013 Hyundai Veloster touch screen not working?

Answer: If the 2013 Hyundai Veloster touch screen is not working there are two common reasons for this. The first is the ambient temperature. Touch screens work by sensing heat, if it is too cold out then it will not...

What's the 2013 Hyundai Veloster steering wheel size?

Answer: The 2013 Hyundai Veloster has a 14 1/2-inch diameter steering wheel. If You are planning on swapping steering wheels You want to grab some tools before You begin. You will need a T40 torxBit, Phillips head...

What's the 2013 Hyundai Veloster fuel filter location?

Answer: The fuel filter in the 2013 Hyundai Veloster is in the high-pressure fuel supply line. You can find this beneath the vehicle, next to the frame rail. This part is responsible for filtering fuel so no...

How do i perform the 2013 Hyundai Veloster check engine light reset?

Answer: To reset the check engine light in Your 2013 Hyundai Veloster vehicle, disconnect the battery cables for 10-15 minutes and then reconnect them. This should solve Your problem. If the problem still persists,...

Does the 2013 Hyundai Veloster have a timing belt or chain?

Answer: The standard engine for a 2013 Hyundai Veloster will be a 1.6 L 4Cylinder motor. There was no option or upgrade they made available for any other type of engine. It will run on a timing chain system. You're not...

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Safety & Reliability

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Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety