Recalls
6campaigns
2 brake · 2 electrical · 2 visibility
Source: NHTSA
Complaints
296filed
Owner reports, 2012–2021 shown
Source: NHTSA ODI
Fuel economy
31mpg combined
$2,107/yr at this week's prices
Source: EPA · EIA
Specs
1.6 L 4-cyl· 6-speed manual
2 engine and transmission configurations
Source: NHTSA vPIC
Recalls (6)
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2012 Hyundai Veloster. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Park outside: fire risk. NHTSA advises parking outside and away from buildings until the recall repair is done.
ABS Unit May Cause Engine Compartment Fire
Service brakes, hydraulic · antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · control unit/module
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
31.7% repairedof 1,649,478 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 23V651000
Listed for 2012 Hyundai Veloster. Not checked against your VIN.
Parking Sensor May Short Circuit and Cause Fire
Electrical system
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
39.4% repairedof 25,715 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 23V132000
Listed for 2012 Hyundai Veloster. Not checked against your VIN.
Accessory Power Outlet May Overheat
Equipment · electrical
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- An overheated accessory outlet increases the risk of fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
49.7% repairedof 272,126 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 20V393000
Listed for 2012 Hyundai Veloster. Not checked against your VIN.
Sunroof may Shatter due to Installation Error
Visibility · sun/moon roof assembly
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Repair progress not yet reported6,071 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 13V051000
Listed for 2012 Hyundai Veloster. Not checked against your VIN.
Parking Brake Components may Bind
Parking brake · conventional · mechanical · linkage and cable
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Repair progress not yet reported4,490 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 12V567000
Listed for 2012 Hyundai Veloster. Not checked against your VIN.
Sunroof may Shatter due to Installation Error
Visibility · sun/moon roof assembly
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Repair progress not yet reported13,500 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 12V568000
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Owner complaints (296)
296 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The engine is mentioned most often.
15involved a crash
8involved a fire
29injuries reported
0deaths reported
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 296 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 61 | 20.6% |
| Visibility | 55 | 18.6% |
| Steering | 42 | 14.2% |
| Unknown or other | 39 | 13.2% |
| Electrical system | 38 | 12.8% |
| Power train | 31 | 10.5% |
| Service brakes | 27 | 9.1% |
| Structure | 25 | 8.4% |
| Vehicle speed control | 15 | 5.1% |
| Visibility/wiper | 15 | 5.1% |
How 2012 compares with other Veloster years
Best and worst Veloster years →2012296
2013424
201485
2015137
2016222
201750
201942
202024
202111
| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 296 | 6 |
| 2013 | 424 | 3 |
| 2014 | 85 | 2 |
| 2015 | 137 | 2 |
| 2016 | 222 | 1 |
| 2017 | 50 | 0 |
| 2019 | 42 | 2 |
| 2020 | 24 | 1 |
| 2021 | 11 | 1 |
This year (2012)Other yearsStill collecting reports
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 31 mpg combined
31
mpg combined
27
city
37
highway
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $2,150
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 287 g/mi
- EPA class
- Compact Cars
What it costs you to run
$2,107per year
$176per month
484gallons a year
Miles ÷ 31 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 / 37 / 31 | $2,150 | 287 |
| 1.6 L 4-cyl · Automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 / 35 / 30 | $2,250 | 296 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2012 Hyundai Veloster FAQ
How many recalls does the 2012 Hyundai Veloster have?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns: 23V651000 (brake), 23V132000 (electrical), 20V393000 (electrical), 13V051000 (visibility), 12V567000 (brake), 12V568000 (visibility). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2012 Hyundai Veloster problems?
Owners filed 296 complaints with NHTSA. Engine (61), Visibility (55), Steering (42) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2012 Hyundai Veloster get?
EPA rates the 1.6 L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual version at 27 city, 37 highway and 31 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
How does the 2012 Veloster compare with other years?
Among the 2012–2021 Hyundai Veloster model years at least five years old, the 2021 drew the fewest complaints (11) and the 2013 the most (424). The 2012 drew 296. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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