2012 Hyundai Veloster: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 295 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 6 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
295
Complaints
6
Recalls
15
Crash reports
8
Fire reports
29
Injuries
115.3
Severity index
Severity index 115.3 - High. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 129 2012 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2012 Hyundai Veloster ranks 19 of 129 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 85% of its model-year peers. See the full 2012 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 61 | 20.7% |
| VISIBILITY | 55 | 18.6% |
| STEERING | 42 | 14.2% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 39 | 13.2% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 38 | 12.9% |
| POWER TRAIN | 31 | 10.5% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 27 | 9.2% |
| STRUCTURE | 25 | 8.5% |
The single most-reported system is ENGINE, cited in 61 of 295 complaints (20.7%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 45 |
| 2013 | 24 |
| 2014 | 24 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2016 | 16 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 22 |
| 2019 | 35 |
| 2020 | 21 |
| 2021 | 15 |
| 2022 | 18 |
| 2023 | 18 |
| 2024 | 14 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 3 |
Complaint volume is broadly steady year over year.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12V568000 | 07/12/2012 | VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 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. |
| 12V567000 | 07/12/2012 | PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE | 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. |
| 13V051000 | 19/02/2013 | VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 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. |
| 20V393000 | 02/07/2020 | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 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 o |
| 23V132000 | 28/02/2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 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. |
| 23V651000 | 22/09/2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 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 vehicl |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.