Vehicle recall R/2013/021

Hyundai Veloster recall: Parking brake may not release fully

DVSA recall R/2013/021 names the Hyundai Veloster. It was launched 16 April 2013. It covers vehicles built 4 April 2011 to 28 February 2012.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2013/021
Launched: 16 April 2013
Issued by: HYUNDAI
Manufacturer reference: 21C035
Vehicles: 2,632 across the lines below

What can go wrong

On Some VELOSTER (FS) vehicles fitted with a manual transaxle after applying the parking brake it may not fully release after releasing it. This is due to corrosion where water is entering into rear caliper.

The fix

The parking brake mechanism must be inspected if it is free of corrosion a new seal must be fitted and then the cable lever kit must be replaced. If corrosion is visible both rear brake calipers must be replaced.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Hyundai Veloster (VELOSTER FS)	4 April 2011 to 28 February 2012	2,632

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Other recalls for these models

R/2013/022 Sunroof glass may shatter 16 April 2013, Hyundai Veloster
R/2019/267 Premature ignition of air/fuel mixture in the engine cylinder 9 September 2019, Hyundai Veloster
R/2024/309 A potential safety defect has been identified which could occur within the ABS control unit. The ABS control unit within the affected VIN range could experience an electrical short circuit. 9 September 2024, Hyundai Veloster, Hyundai ix35, Hyundai i40 and others

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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