2012 Hyundai Veloster problems and complaints
Owners have filed 296 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Hyundai Veloster. The most-reported areas: Engine (61), Visibility (55), Steering (42).
Key takeaways
- 296 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 15 involve a crash, 8 a fire, 29 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 61 | 21% |
| Visibility | 55 | 19% |
| Steering | 42 | 14% |
| Unknown Or Other | 39 | 13% |
| Electrical System | 38 | 13% |
| Power Train | 31 | 10% |
| Service Brakes | 27 | 9% |
| Structure | 25 | 8% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 15 | 5% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 15 | 5% |
| Air Bags | 12 | 4% |
| Wheels | 12 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Hyundai Veloster 2 DR FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine And Engine Cooling - filed 2026-09-10
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that while driving 37 - 40 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the vehicle made knocking sounds. Additionally, while parking the vehicle, there was a fuel odor and smoke coming from the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The ve...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-06-26
While driving on the interstate, at approximately 70mph, the sunroof glass shattered causing glass to fall into the vehicle and into the face of the driver. This was not caused by any outside object or force, but simply shattered. Upon searching the web, I discovered NHSTA campaign #12V592000 and 12V56800 and Hyundai r...
Power Train,vehicle Speed Control,engine - filed 2026-03-03
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, where an unknown diag...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.