2012 Hyundai Veloster: raw data

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vehicle	2012 / hyundai / veloster
known issues	6 clusters (reviewed 2026-09-07)
complaints	296 on file (2011-12-09 → 2026-09-10)
recalls	6
investigations	2
fars	33 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexed	yes
license	CC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Panoramic sunroof glass shattering while drivingVISIBILITY33 complaints2015-03 → 2026-06veloster-2012-sunroof-shatter

11746771 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
11660521 The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the sunroof suddenly shattered, raining glass down into the interior of the vehicle
10701266 WHILE DRIVING 70MPH ON I95 N IN VA WITH THE SUNROOF POPPED OPEN (NOT SLID ALL THE WAY BACK) THERE WAS A LOUD POP THAT SOUNDED LIKE AN EXPLOSION OR GUNSHOT AND THE ROOF GLASS SHATTERED AND FELL INTO THE CAR

Steering coupler play and clicking noiseSTEERING36 complaints2017-09 → 2024-06veloster-2012-steering-coupler-play

11488809 Same issue as numerous other Hyundai Veloster owners: steering coupler causing excessive movement in the steering column and making a clicking sound when turning the wheel. Hyundai has done a recall on this part for Elantra and Sonata models, but not the Veloster
11465129 Steering coupler failure. Excessive play and loud clunking in steering column. Symptoms have increased over time. Vehicle has 64950 miles
11121190 STEERING COUPLER HAS DISINTEGRATED (THIS HAS ALREADY BEEN RECALLED FOR THE SONATA, BUT NO RECALL YET FOR VELOSTERS). CLICKING WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL (ANYTIME, CAR IS ON OR OFF, IN MOTION OR STATIONARY)

Transmission failing to shift into gearPOWER TRAIN13 complaints2015-12 → 2024-07veloster-2012-transmission-gear-failure

10876472 VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY IN CT FOR TWO DAYS; WOULD NOT REVERSE; JUST REVVED. WAS PUSHED TO STREET. DROVE NORMALLY OVER 100 MILES TOWARD HOME IN NJ VIA INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS
10895977 THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI VELOSTER. WITHOUT WARNING, THE GEARS FAILED TO SHIFT INTO DRIVE AND REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE AND WAS UNABLE TO BE DRIVEN
11340005 WAS DRIVING VELOSTER ON HIGHWAY WITH 2 YR OLD GRANDDAUGHTER IN BACKSEAT WHEN SPEEDOMETER WENT IT ZERO THAN TRANSMISSION WENT TO LIMP MODE WAS REALLY SCARED BECAUSE A TRACTOR TRAILER TRUCK WAS BEHIND AT THE TIME I CALL THE HYUNDAI COMPANY TO COMPLAIN NOTHING HAS BEEN RESOLVED

Parking brake caliper failure and recall delaySERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC14 complaints2015-07 → 2024-04veloster-2012-parking-brake-recall-delay

10731460 THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI VELOSTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PARKING BRAKE BECAME INOPERABLE AND THE VEHICLE WOULD CONTINUE TO ROLL WHEN PARKED
11553914 The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available
11289601 LEFT REAR DISK BRAKE CALIPER PARKING BRAKE MECHANISM STUCK IN ACTUATED POSITION WITH NO BRAKING ACTION. SAME PROBLEM AS EXISTING RECALL, FITS DATE WINDOW, BUT HYUNDAI DID NOT INCLUDE THIS VIN IN THE RECALL

Engine knocking and failure requiring replacementENGINE31 complaints2016-12 → 2024-11veloster-2012-engine-knock-failure

11015173 I HAVE OWNED CAR FOR 8 MONTHS (PURCHASED USED FROM DEALERSHIP) ENGINE KNOCKING. ENGINE SEIZED UP YESTERDAY. NO ENGINE WARNING LIGHT. ENGINE IS COMPLETELY DONE. WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD YESTERDAY HEARD LOUD KNOCKING AND CAR DIED. HAD TO HAVE TOWED
11324868 VEHICLE ENGINE MAKING KNOCKING SOUND WHILE IDLE AND WHILE IN GEAR. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT NEVER CAME ON. LOW OIL LIGHT NEVER CAME ON. OIL WAS LOW, SHOULDN'T HAVE BEEN DUE TO JUST HAVING OIL CHANGE, BUT NO LEAK UNDER CAR
11429072 Engine knocking around 75k miles. Oil changed every 2000 miles. Proper maintenance. Loud knocking noise

HVAC blower and AC control switch meltingELECTRICAL SYSTEM12 complaints2015-05 → 2024-07veloster-2012-hvac-switch-melting

11582716 Since the make of this car and it’s further year generations people can complained about the a/c control switch burning out and actually it melts the inside of the part
11331189 BLOWER SWITCH AND WIRING HARNESS FOR THE SWITCH IS NOT ABLE TO HANDLE THE CURRENT RESULTING IN MELTING OF THE SWITCH AND HARNESS
11256384 AC CONVERTER KNOB MELTING, WIRING HARNESS BLACK DUE TO TOO HIGH OF VOLTAGE GOING THROUGH IT

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

count	earliest_date	latest_date	crash_flagged	fire_flagged	top_components
296	2011-12-09	2026-09-10	15	8	ENGINE:61; VISIBILITY:55; STEERING:42; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:39; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:38

Recalls all years →

campaign_number	report_received_date	component	summary	consequence	remedy
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.	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.	Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the sunroof's integrity and replace the sunroof glass assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began January 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
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.	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. If the parking brake is not fully engaged when parked, a manual transmission may move unintentionally, increasing the risk of a crash.	Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear brake caliper assemblies free of charge. The safety recall began January 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
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.	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.	Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the sunroof's integrity and replace the sunroof glass assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began during March 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
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 overheat with prolonged use, such as by using the Tire Mobility Kit air compressor to inflate a tire.	An overheated accessory outlet increases the risk of fire.	Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Tire Mobility Kit accessory outlet plug with a direct-to-battery connection wire harness kit, free of charge. The recall began September 28, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 193.
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.	An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire.	Dealers will inspect and replace the RPAS fuse and sensor, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 28, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 242.
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 vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.	An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.	Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.

Investigations all years →

action_number	status	subject	components	opened	closed	recall_campaign	summary
AQ23002	open	Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE	2023-11-17	·	·	The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received eight Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) and eight Kia America, Inc. (Kia) Part 573 Recall Reports between 2016 and 2023. The combined 16 safety recalls all involve the antilock braking system (ABS) modules or Hydraulic Electronic Control Units (HECU) manufactured by the equipment supplier Mando. The Part 573 Recall Reports contain varying defect descriptions and differing remedy descriptions for the same or similar equipment supplied by Mando. Safety recalls included in this Audit Query (AQ) review include: Hyundai recalls 20V-520, 20V-543, 21V-161, 21V-160, 21V-303, 22V-056, 22V-810, and 23V-651. Kia recalls 16V-815, 20V-518, 20V-519, 21V-137, 21V-331, 22V-051, 22V-800, and 23V-652 The purpose of this AQ is to evaluate the timeliness and scoping of Hyundai and Kia’s defect decision making and adherence with reporting requirements; and understand the varying defect descriptions and remedies between these recalls.
PE12027	closed	Panoramic Sunroof Breakage	VISIBILITY	2012-10-02	2013-02-21	12V568000	The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE12-027 on October 2, 2012 to investigate allegations of spontaneous sunroof shatter on model year (MY) 2012 Hyundai Veloster vehicles. The MY2012 platform was the first to introduce the panoramic sunroof option. ODI received 26 consumer complaints of sunroof shatter, 15 occurring while the vehicle was being driven. The injury incidents noted were due to complainants who alleged minor cuts or abrasions from fallen glass. Sunroof glass shattering while operating the vehicle poses a risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.In response to ODI's

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_years	occupant_deaths	match_type	vpic_recovered
2010-2024	33	legacy-code	0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2012 Hyundai Veloster vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2012/hyundai/veloster

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  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2012 Hyundai Veloster},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2012/hyundai/veloster}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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