Certain 2012 – 2017 model year Accent, 2012 – 2017 model year Azera, 2013 – 2018 model year Santa Fe Sport, 2013 – 2019 model year Santa Fe, and 2012 – 2017 model year Veloster vehicles may exhibit an intermittent airbag warning light and diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) may be set. At Hyundai, we are committed to providing vehicles of outstanding quality and value. In an effort to meet this commitment, the warranty coverage for the Occupant Classification System (OCS)/Occupant Detection System (ODS) under these conditions has been extended to 18 years/unlimited mileage from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use (whichever occurs first) and is valid for original and subseq
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2013 Hyundai Veloster airbags problems
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Complaints
10
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,100
1crash
1injury
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering airbags on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
Some vehicles listed below may exhibit an intermittent airbag warning light and DTC(s) B1763 (OCS ECU Defect), and/or B1764 (OCS Mat Defect) may be stored. Hyundai is extending the warranty coverage of the sensor for the Occupant Classification System (OCS) / Occupant Detection System (ODS) to 18 years/unlimited mileage from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use (whichever occurs first) and is valid for original and subsequent owners. Refer to the warranty and parts information outlilned in this bulletin. This bulletin contains the procedure to inspect for the airbag warning light and DTC(s), replace the OCS (ODS) unit or wire harness, reset the OCS (ODS), and initialize
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Some vehicles listed below may exhibit an intermittent airbag warning light and DTC(s) B1763 (OCS ECU Defect), and/or B1764 (OCS Mat Defect) may be stored. Hyundai is extending the warranty coverage of the sensor for the Occupant Classification System (OCS) / Occupant Detection System (ODS) to 18 years/unlimited mileage from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use (whichever occurs first) and is valid for original and subsequent owners. Refer to the warranty and parts information outlined in this bulletin.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗The warranty coverage for the clock spring has been extended to 15 years with unlimited mileage from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use, whichever occurs first. This warranty coverage applies to both the original and subsequent owners. Refer to the warranty and service parts information outlined in this bulletin whenever clock spring replacement is required.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The failure pattern owners describe
Owners report airbag warning lights coming on and staying lit across a range of mileages (42,000 to 118,000+). In one case, a Veloster was in a front-end collision at 40 mph with no prior warning indicators; the airbags did not deploy, the vehicle was totaled, and the driver suffered minor bruises. No diagnostic was performed on that car.
Multiple owners point to clockspring failure as the root cause. The clockspring triggers the airbag light while simultaneously disabling the horn and steering-wheel buttons. Owners note that Hyundai extends warranty coverage for the same clockspring issue on 2011–2014 Elantras, Sonatas, and Sonata Hybrids for 15 years and unlimited mileage, but denies coverage on the Veloster, citing a seatbelt exclusion clause.
Another failure involves airbag module code B1346. One owner was quoted $530 for a replacement airbag, but the replacement malfunctioned; the dealer ordered a second unit, which also failed before a spring fix resolved it. Owners report Hyundai is unresponsive to replacement requests and that the issue appears common in Veloster models. The core concern is that module failure creates risk of non-deployment in an accident.
Same Hyundai Veloster airbags reports on nearby years: 2012 · 2016
Failure modes owners describe
Airbag warning light illumination — no deployment
Airbag warning indicator comes on and stays lit; owner reports airbags did not deploy during a collision at 40 mph with no prior warning lights. No diagnostic performed on the non-deployment incident.
When: 110,000 miles (collision); warning light at various mileages (42k, 118k+)
Symptoms owners cite: Airbag warning light illuminated and remains on; Airbags failed to deploy during front-end collision at 40 mph; No warning indicators before collision
Codes mentioned: B1346
Repairs/costs cited: $530 airbag replacement required; replacement airbag malfunctioned, dealer ordered spring for second repair
Clockspring failure
Clockspring component malfunction triggers airbag warning light and disables horn function. Owners note Hyundai covers this part under extended warranty on 2011–2014 Elantras, Sonatas, and Sonata Hybrids (15 years, unlimited mileage) but claims Veloster airbag module is part of seatbelt clause and not covered.
When: While driving; reported at various mileages
Symptoms owners cite: Airbag warning light triggered; Horn stops working; Steering wheel-mounted buttons malfunction
Codes mentioned: Code for driver side clock spring bad
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Hyundai covers clockspring replacement on 2011–2014 Elantras, Sonatas, and Sonata Hybrids (15 years, unlimited mileage); denies coverage on Veloster, citing seatbelt clause
Airbag module B1346 non-function
Airbag module fails; manufacturer and extended warranty deny coverage, claiming module is part of seatbelt clause. Owner reports this issue occurs frequently in Veloster models and risks airbag non-deployment in accidents.
Symptoms owners cite: Airbag module non-functional; Risk of airbag non-deployment in accident
Codes mentioned: B1346
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Manufacturer and extended warranty deny coverage, citing seatbelt clause; Hyundai non-responsive to replacement inquiries
Synthesized from 10 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
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Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2013 Hyundai Veloster?
It's a meaningful issue. 10 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Based on the 10 complaints filed, airbags issues most often appear around 92,528 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
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nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2013/Hyundai/Veloster.
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