Hyundai Veloster FS Recall R/2019/267: Premature Ignition Of Air/fuel Mixture In The Engine Cylinder, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 9 Sep 2019
- Launched
- 309
- vehicles in the UK
- 91C018
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Hyundai recalled Veloster FS vehicles built between 1 December 2011 and 17 November 2014. Possible premature ignition of air/fuel mixture in the engine cylinder. The dealer will upgrade and update the ECU programme. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Possible premature ignition of air/fuel mixture in the engine cylinder.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: PREMATURE IGNITION OF AIR/FUEL MIXTURE IN THE ENGINE CYLINDER Defect: Possible premature ignition of air/fuel mixture in the engine cylinder Remedy: Upgrade and update the ECU programme
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: premature ignition of air/fuel mixture in the engine cylinder.
The Fix
The dealer will upgrade and update the ECU programme.
Are You Affected?
Veloster FS built between 1 December 2011 and 17 November 2014 may be included. Hyundai estimates 309 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Hyundai, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Hyundai.
- Book with any franchised Hyundai dealer, quoting the campaign code 91C018 or the DVSA reference R/2019/267. See how to get a Hyundai recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veloster FSSunroof glass may shatter | Low | R/2013/022 | |
| Veloster FSParking brake may not release fully | Urgent | R/2013/021 |
This is one of 102 Hyundai recalls in DVSA’s data. The Hyundai recall launched before it was R/2019/115 on 1 May 2019, for brake fluid line and A/C tube pipes could become damaged and leak. The one launched after it was R/2019/359 on 8 Dec 2019, for wheel nuts not tightened to correct specification. You can also see every Hyundai recall and all recalls launched in 2019.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/267, launched 9 September 2019. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.