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2012 Hyundai Veloster Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 296 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Hyundai Veloster, most often about the visibility and wipers (23% of complaints, typically around 22,000 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about Veloster model year since 2000 and has 6 recalls.
⚠ Safety advisory1 recall for this car came with a park-outside warning. See below and check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Most common 2012 Hyundai Veloster problems
Visibility and wipers
67 complaints · 23%Half of these problems showed up before 22,000 miles. Parts named most often: sun/moon roof assembly, rearview mirrors/devices, glass, side/rear.
While driving home from work, today the panoramic sunroof shattered and crashed down with a loud sound, ,Hyundai had already done a recall on my vehicle model for the same issue last year and I had checked it with a Hyundai dealer who tested and found no issues with roof when they inspected it on june 2013 last year…
2012 Hyundai Veloster was recalled last year for a sunroof defect in which the sunroof may explode without warning. Car was taken to a Hyundai dealer, where they ended up replacing the sunroof because it was defective. November 25,2014, wife was driving the car at approximately 50 MPH, when sunroof blew up, sending…
Engine
65 complaints · 22%Half of these problems showed up before 88,000 miles.
My car is having issues describing what is happening in the recall, the engine is louder than when I go out it sounds like you're knocking noise and I just got it in september. I need to speak with somebody about this since it's not listed on the recall
While parked, car starts hard then will not shift, despite the dash saying it's in drive. Have to shut off, wait, then restart. At stop signs, car will stall then not restart. Once restarted, car will not shift. Need to shut off then restart repeatedly until it shifts. While in motion going straight on the highway…
Steering
42 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 80,500 miles.
Steering wheel clicks and vibrates during turns & lane changes. This issue is highly dangerous & has probably caused wrecks. I believe that the issue is in the plastic parts used. The suspension & struts are in need of replacement car is 5 years old, bought new off show room floor 2/14.2013. Car has 80000 miles and is…
Reduced steering responsiveness and clunking noise coming from behind the steering wheel. Loose steering made steering less responsive and dangerous. The rubber steering coupling between the steering transmission behind the steering wheel and the steering shaft has become brittle and broke apart. The car has 81,000…
Other or unspecified
39 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 81,000 miles.
Hyundai Veloster 2012 - travelling in left lane of divided 4 lane highway at 65mph, braked and slightly veered to left suddenly as vehicle in right lane moved into left lane in front at slower rate of speed. With very little left shoulder, vehicle went off the road into the grassy damp median. Due to loss of traction…
I own a 2012 Hyundai Veloster twd. My sunroof just exploded out of no-where and I called Hyundai and they told me that there is no recall on this issue. In addition, I need to replace a steering bushing and it is not covered in any recall and I am reading on the internet that this item has been repaired. Great car…
Electrical
38 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 83,000 miles. Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel.
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that while shifting into gear, the vehicle failed to move. Upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle was fluttering. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the repair parts were…
Vehicle would not start. Smart junction box was found to be faulty due to a short in the wiring harness. In addition to the wiring harness needing to be repaired, the battery needed to be replaced. Was not covered under the warranty or extended warranty.
Transmission
31 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 49,500 miles. Parts named most often: manual transmission.
For the 4th time, my 2012 Veloster literally shut off while being driven. It does not stall. It shuts off entirely. No electric. No power. No nothing. Luckily, this has only happened when doing under 15mph or stopped at a light. If this were to happen on a highway or at high speeds, it is quite certain that I would be…
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that the headlight bulbs burned out often. Also, while idling at a stop, the vehicle jerked, lost power, and shut off without warning. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The contact also stated that the vehicle accelerated automatically in intervals and…
Brakes
28 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 61,000 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components.
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that the parking brake became inoperable and the vehicle would continue to roll when parked. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the dealer. Both technicians diagnosed that the rear calipers were faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
This issue happened two day in a row.. I start my car up to go to work, put it in gear and cant move because the rear brakes are stuck, my car is stuck in my driveway causing me to be late for work, I called my local Hyundai dealer and my car does not qualify for the recall that was issued for 4,490 Veloster that…
Body and structure
25 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 33,000 miles. Parts named most often: body.
The sunroof of my 2012 Hyundai Veloster exploded today without warning. The sunroof was under a recall campaign and was checked by the dealership. However, the dealership signed off that the sunroof was fine and did not need to be replaced. However, today (about 6 months after having checked on the sunroof) it…
Driving at 70mph southbound on I-5 near albany or the sunroof suddenly imploded, showering the inside of the car with glass. The sunroof was closed as were all of the windows and the shade was open. Despite the traffic I was able to pull over to the side of the road and my passenger and I could shake out the pieces of…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2012 Hyundai Veloster recalls
Brakes: control unit/module
Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed april 10, 2024 through october 11, 2024. Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.
Full defect summary
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.
Electrical: electrical system
Risk: An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rpas fuse and sensor, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed july 28, 2023. Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 242.
Full defect summary
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.
Equipment: electrical
Risk: An overheated accessory outlet increases the risk of fire.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tire mobility kit accessory outlet plug with a direct-to-battery connection wire harness kit, free of charge. The recall began september 28, 2020. Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 193.
Full defect summary
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.
Visibility and wipers: sun/moon roof assembly
Risk: If the assembly was weakend at the factory, the panoramic glass panel may break while the vehicle is in motion leading to personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the sunroof's integrity and replace the sunroof glass assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began during march 2013. Owners may contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
Full defect summary
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.
Visibility and wipers: sun/moon roof assembly
Risk: If the assembly was weakend at the factory, the panoramic glass panel may break while the vehicle is in motion leading to personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the sunroof's integrity and replace the sunroof glass assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began january 22, 2013. Owners may contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
Full defect summary
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.
Brakes: linkage and cable
Risk: If the parking brake components bind, the parking brake may not operate properly, and the parking brake may drag while driving or may not fully engage when the vehicle is parked. If the parking brake is not fully engaged when parked, a manual transmission may move unintentionally, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear brake caliper assemblies free of charge. The safety recall began january 22, 2013. Owners may contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Hyundai and kia ABS module fires
Summary
The office of defects investigation (odi) has received eight hyundai motor america (hyundai) and eight kia america, inc. (kia) part 573 recall reports between 2016 and 2023. The combined 16 safety recalls all involve the antilock braking system (ABS) modules or hydraulic electronic control units (hecu) manufactured by the equipment supplier mando. The part 573 recall reports contain varying defect descriptions and differing remedy descriptions for the same or similar equipment supplied by mando. Safety recalls included in this audit query (aq) review include: hyundai recalls 20v-520, 20v-543, 21v-161, 21v-160, 21v-303, 22v-056, 22v-810, and 23v-651. Kia recalls 16v-815, 20v-518, 20v-519, 21v
Panoramic sunroof breakage
Summary
The office of defects investigation (odi) opened pe12-027 on october 2, 2012 to investigate allegations of spontaneous sunroof shatter on model year (my) 2012 hyundai veloster vehicles. The my2012 platform was the first to introduce the panoramic sunroof option. Odi received 26 consumer complaints of sunroof shatter, 15 occurring while the vehicle was being driven. The injury incidents noted were due to complainants who alleged minor cuts or abrasions from fallen glass. Sunroof glass shattering while operating the vehicle poses a risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.in response to odi's information request (ir), hyundai provided 23 consumer complaints related to the alleged problem and
Questions about the 2012 Hyundai Veloster
- What are the most common problems with the 2012 Hyundai Veloster?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: visibility and wipers (67 complaints, typically around 22,000 miles); engine (65 complaints, typically around 88,000 miles); steering (42 complaints, typically around 80,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2012 Hyundai Veloster have?
- 6 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 22, 2023 (brakes). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2012 a bad year for the Hyundai Veloster?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about Veloster model year since 2000, with 296 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.