repaired · 2026 Q2
Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
Park outsideRisk. An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
2012 Hyundai VelosterProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 296 owner complaints about the 2012 Hyundai Veloster, most often about the engine. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-651 the manufacturer reports only 25% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 10, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2012 Hyundai Veloster has problems
296 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
61Engine5 crash/fire/injury
55Visibility11 crash/fire/injury
42Steering1 crash/fire/injury
38Electrical system5 crash/fire/injury
31Power train5 crash/fire/injury
25Structure7 crash/fire/injury
19Service brakes
15Vehicle speed control
15Visibility/wiper
6715 other systems11 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 61 | 5 |
| Visibility | 55 | 11 |
| Steering | 42 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 38 | 5 |
| Power train | 31 | 5 |
| Structure | 25 | 7 |
| Service brakes | 19 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 15 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 15 | 0 |
| 15 other systems | 67 | 11 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2012 Hyundai Veloster recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2025 Q2
Electrical system
Risk. An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2022 Q3
Equipment: electrical
Risk. An overheated accessory outlet increases the risk of fire.
no report yet
Visibility: 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.
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no report yet
Mechanical: 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…
no report yet
Visibility: 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.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Hyundai.
Mileage at failure
When do engine problems start?
85kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 45 engine complaints. 60% were reported before 100,000 miles.
8under 30k miles27under 100k miles18100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2012 vs. every other Veloster year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Veloster median. How we score
'12'13'14'15'16'17'19'20'21
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2012 Hyundai Veloster safety ratings
2012 Hyundai Veloster 2 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2012 Hyundai Veloster, and the recalls they led to.
- Hyundai and Kia ABS Module FiresOpen
- Panoramic Sunroof BreakageLed to recall 12V-568
In owners' words
What Veloster owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the local dealer for an unknown recall repair. Upon retrieving the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. The reverse and drive gears were inoperable. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer,…
After an update for a recall for brake issues, the dealership updated the knock sensor update without my consent. After the knock sensor software was installed, my 2012 Hyundai veloster will not operate without going into protection mode. Hyundai states that they can not reverse the software update…
I stood my [XXX] nephew up in the front passengers side floorboard of the 2012 hyundia voloster manual transmission with push start. I stepped out of the car on the passage side of the car the car was parked in first gear no one was on the driver's side. I bent over to get my shoes on and baby…
Own a 2012 Veloster?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.