2012 Hyundai Veloster Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2012 Hyundai Veloster.
Worst 2012 Hyundai Veloster Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
STEERING
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Hyundai Veloster.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 61 | 1 | 4 | 84,628 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 47 | 1 | — | 31,796 mi | |
| STEERING | 42 | — | 1 | 69,598 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 38 | 3 | 5 | 75,602 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 37 | 1 | 4 | 70,948 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 31 | 2 | 2 | 55,753 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 20 | 1 | 1 | 42,836 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 19 | 2 | — | 44,770 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 15 | 1 | — | 22,842 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 15 | — | — | 44,220 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 12 | 6 | — | 50,367 mi | |
| WHEELS | 12 | — | — | 28,072 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 7 | — | — | 89,844 mi | |
| VISIBILITY | 7 | — | — | 18,851 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 6 | 2 | — | 25,400 mi | |
| TIRES | 5 | 1 | — | 26,777 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 4 | — | — | 59,556 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 3 | 1 | — | 97,431 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 | — | — | 149,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 3 | — | — | 43,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 2 | — | — | 157,000 mi | |
| PARKING BRAKE | 2 | — | — | 74,050 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 2 | — | — | 3,428 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS | 2 | — | — | 50,225 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | — | — | 113,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 | — | — | 50,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 | — | — | 143,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | 1,000 mi |
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Recalls for 2012 Hyundai Veloster
6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,971,380 vehicles.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Veloster vehicles. High conductive liquid may leak into the Reverse Park Aid Sensor (RPAS), which can result in an electrical short circuit.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Hyundai Elantra and Sonata Hybrid, 2012 Accent and Veloster vehicles. The 12V accessory socket outlet may have been over-tightened during installation, possibly disabling the thermal fuse and allowing the outlet to overheat with prolonged use, such as by using the Tire Mobility Kit air compressor to inflate a tire.
Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2012 Veloster vehicles manufactured from July 4, 2011, through October 31, 2011 and equipped with panoramic sunroofs. The panoramic sunroof assembly may have been weakened during installation at the factory.
Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2012 Veloster vehicles manufactured from July 2, 2011, through February 27, 2012 and equipped with manual transmissions. Moisture and road grime may cause the parking brake components to bind.
Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2012 Veloster vehicles manufactured from November 1, 2011, through April 17, 2012 and equipped with panoramic sunroofs. The panoramic sunroof assembly may been weakened during installation at the factory.
Other Hyundai Veloster Years
Wider context: See the full Hyundai Veloster reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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