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2012 Hyundai Veloster Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026

Elevated complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Engine — runs 1.7× the fleet median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
295Complaints
6Recalls
15Crashes
8Fires
29Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Engine (20.7% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.

Engine complaints here are 1.7× the median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.

2 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 4 rest on owner reports alone.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Engine61 · 20.7%No official action
Visibility:sun/moon Roof Assembly47 · 15.9%RecalledRecall 12V568000 · Recall 13V051000
Steering42 · 14.2%No official action
Electrical System37 · 12.5%RecalledRecall 23V132000
Power Train31 · 10.5%No official action
Structure:body20 · 6.8%No official action

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

ENGINE61 · 20.7%
STEERING42 · 14.2%
Unspecified / other39 · 13.2%
POWER TRAIN31 · 10.5%
STRUCTURE:BODY20 · 6.8%
SERVICE BRAKES19 · 6.4%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL15 · 5.1%
VISIBILITY/WIPER15 · 5.1%

Percentages are the share of the 295 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 6 campaigns

Visibility:sun/moon Roof Assembly

NHTSA campaign 12V568000 · 2012 · reported 12/07/2012

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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Parking Brake:conventional:mechanical:linkage And Cable

NHTSA campaign 12V567000 · 2012 · reported 12/07/2012

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.… Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Visibility:sun/moon Roof Assembly

NHTSA campaign 13V051000 · 2013 · reported 02/19/2013

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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Equipment:electrical

NHTSA campaign 20V393000 · 2020 · reported 07/02/2020

An overheated accessory outlet increases the risk of fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Electrical System

NHTSA campaign 23V132000 · 2023 · reported 02/28/2023

An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module

NHTSA campaign 23V651000 · 2023 · reported 09/22/2023

An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · Park outside  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

What owners report

“I PURCHASED THIS CAR 3/2012 DEC 2013 MY CAR HAD TO BE TAKEN IN FOR THE REAR BRAKE CALIPERS , SUNROOF AND THE CHECK ENGINE…”NHTSA complaint 11000951 — filed 06/24/2017 · ENGINE
“WHEN STOPPED, CAR STALLS OCCASIONALLY.. STARTS RIGHT UP AGAIN, BUT THEN AS I WAS DRIVING CAR ENGINE WOULD OCCASIONALLY FEEL AS IF IT'S GOING TO…”NHTSA complaint 10937080 — filed 12/22/2016 · ENGINE
“DEALER SAYS THEY CAN'T REPLICATE THE PROBLEM. VEHICLE HAS INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS STARTING. WHEN TURNING KEY IN IGNITION, USUALLY IN COLDER WEATHER IN THE MORNINGS, VEHICLE…”NHTSA complaint 10817768 — filed 01/05/2016 · ENGINE

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Hyundai Veloster?

Engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 61 of 295 NHTSA complaints (20.7%), followed by visibility:sun/moon roof assembly (47), steering (42), unspecified/other issues (39). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2012 Hyundai Veloster have?

295 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 15 involved a crash, 8 involved a fire, and 29 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2012 Hyundai Veloster have any recalls?

Yes — 6 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 12V568000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2012 Hyundai Veloster's reported problems?

2 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.