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Hyundai Veloster 2012 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2012 Hyundai Veloster: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

296Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
6Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
3Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
39Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Visibility71 complaints

71 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 12V568000, 13V051000.

Engine65 complaints

65 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering42 complaints

42 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other39 complaints

39 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System38 complaints

38 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 23V132000.

Power Train32 complaints

32 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes29 complaints

29 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 12V567000, 23V651000.

Vehicle Structure25 complaints

25 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment1 complaints

1 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 20V393000.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

12V567000Reported December 7, 2012 - 4,490 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on December 7, 2012. The campaign covers an estimated 4,490 vehicles across all affected models.

12V568000Reported December 7, 2012 - 13,500 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility. Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on December 7, 2012. The campaign covers an estimated 13,500 vehicles across all affected models.

13V051000Reported February 19, 2013 - 6,071 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility. Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on February 19, 2013. The campaign covers an estimated 6,071 vehicles across all affected models.

20V393000Reported July 2, 2020 - 272,126 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on July 2, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 272,126 vehicles across all affected models.

23V132000Reported February 28, 2023 - 25,715 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on February 28, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 25,715 vehicles across all affected models.

23V651000Reported September 22, 2023 - 1,649,478 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on September 22, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 1,649,478 vehicles across all affected models. Owners are advised to park outside because of a fire risk.

Park Outside Advisory

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

AQ23002Opened November 17, 2023 - Open

Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE12027Opened October 2, 2012 - Closed February 21, 2013

Panoramic Sunroof Breakage. Resulted in recall campaign 12V568000.

PE12027Opened October 2, 2012 - Closed February 21, 2013

Panoramic Sunroof Breakage. Resulted in recall campaign 12V568000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20111
201245
201324
201424
201517
201616
201716
201822
201935
202021
202115
202218
202318
202414
20256
20264
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.