2012 Hyundai Veloster Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

61Engine complaints

20.7%Of all 295 complaints

#1Most-reported category

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

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE61 · 20.7%

VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY47 · 15.9%

STEERING42 · 14.2%

Unspecified / other39 · 13.2%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM37 · 12.5%

Share of the 295 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2012 Hyundai Veloster overview page.

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

“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

“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

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Hyundai Veloster have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2012 Hyundai Veloster: 61 of 295 complaints on file (20.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2012 Hyundai Veloster have in total?

295 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 15 involved a crash, 8 involved a fire, 29 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

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.