2012 Hyundai Veloster: common problems and reliability
One of the worst Veloster years.
One of the Hyundai Veloster years to avoid. All Veloster years
296 owner complaints, most about engine. 6 recalls.
Should I buy a 2012 Veloster?The 2012 Hyundai Veloster has 296 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 6 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and visibility.
Safety record for the 2012 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2012 Hyundai Veloster vehicles (US, public record).
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Is 2012 a good year for the Veloster?
Across the 10 Veloster model years we track, complaint volume runs from 27 (2020) to 423 (2013). With 296 complaints, the 2012 Veloster sits above the model's median of 86.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2012 Veloster
visibility:sun/moon roof assembly
Campaign 12V568000Hyundai 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.
parking brake:conventional:mechanical:linkage and cable
Campaign 12V567000Hyundai 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.
visibility:sun/moon roof assembly
Campaign 13V051000Hyundai 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.
equipment:electrical
Campaign 20V393000Hyundai 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.
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electrical system
Campaign 23V132000Hyundai 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.
service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
Campaign 23V651000Hyundai 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.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is sharply divided by model variant and generation.
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Typical used price
Used Veloster listings typically run $7,181–$10,491 across 2012 to 2021 model years.
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