2012 Hyundai Veloster problems
Owners have filed 408 complaints about the 2012 Hyundai Veloster with NHTSA. Engine accounts for 15% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of visibility at 13.7%.
Complaints408
Crashes22
Fires17
Injuries38
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Engine 15.0% · 61
Visibility 13.7% · 56
Steering 10.3% · 42
Unknown or other 9.6% · 39
Electrical system 9.3% · 38
Power train 7.8% · 32
Structure 6.1% · 25
Service brakes 4.7% · 19
Severity
Of those complaints, 22 describe a crash, 17 describe a fire and 38 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 5 model years of the Hyundai Veloster in this data, 2012 ranks 2nd by complaint volume — 2013 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 42 in the last three years against 72 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 50,000 miles.
In owners' own words
I heard something drop and then the car started smoking. I pulled to the side of the highway, turned off the car, and went to open the hood, but saw flames. The entire front half was engulfed in flames. A couple years ago I had to get an engine replacement due to oil over consumption. The same issues started happening again and the dealership was not helpful with getting the situation figured out. Engine · reported at 190,000 miles
My engine is blown. The extended warranty offered by hyundai does not cover the time period or mileage I've had deeming it useless. This is a serious problem and it should be addressed properly. I cannot drive this vehicle. I still owe on my loan. The warranty is not sufficient for the damages accrued regardless if I had signed up in time. This is dangerous, criminal and I'd like reimbursement. Engine
Vehicle has entered into limp home mode multiple times, last time resulting in near collision from behind as throttle and transmission shifting become inoperable. Vehicle does not produce any codes or check engine light. Other symptoms prior to this condition were an engine miss while driving and complete stall in park. Engine · reported at 33,400 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
Checking NHTSA for open recalls…