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2012 Hyundai Veloster recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2012 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 6
Park-it warnings: 1
Complaints: 296
Latest campaign: Sep 22, 2023

Recall summary by component6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Park‑it	Latest	Campaign IDs
Visibility	2	–	Feb 19, 2013	13V051000 12V568000
Service brakes, hydraulic	1	1	Sep 22, 2023	23V651000
Electrical system	1	–	Feb 28, 2023	23V132000
Equipment	1	–	Jul 2, 2020	20V393000
Parking brake	1	–	Dec 7, 2012	12V567000

Safety recalls6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

1Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Sep 22, 2023Latest campaign


Sep 22, 202323V651000	Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip control unit/module An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. Park outside, away from structures DetailsHide details for campaign 23V651000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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. Campaign NHTSA 23V651000 · Sep 22, 2023
Feb 28, 202323V132000	Electrical system An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V132000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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. Campaign NHTSA 23V132000 · Feb 28, 2023
Jul 2, 202020V393000	Equipment: electrical An overheated accessory outlet increases the risk of fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V393000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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. Campaign NHTSA 20V393000 · Jul 2, 2020
Feb 19, 201313V051000	Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly 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. DetailsHide details for campaign 13V051000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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. Campaign NHTSA 13V051000 · Feb 19, 2013
Dec 7, 201212V568000	Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly 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. DetailsHide details for campaign 12V568000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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. Campaign NHTSA 12V568000 · Dec 7, 2012
Dec 7, 201212V567000	Parking brake: conventional mechanical 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… DetailsHide details for campaign 12V567000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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. Campaign NHTSA 12V567000 · Dec 7, 2012

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Hyundai recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component296

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296Complaints filed

15Involving a crash

8Involving a fire

29Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Engine	61	21	1	4	1
Visibility	55	19	1	0	12
Steering	42	14	0	1	0
Unknown or other	39	13	3	5	6
Electrical system	38	13	1	4	1
Power train	31	10	2	2	2
Service brakes	27	9	2	0	0
Structure	25	8	1	1	6
Vehicle speed control	15	5	1	0	0
Visibility/wiper	15	5	0	0	0
Air bags	12	4	6	0	7
Wheels	12	4	0	0	0
Hydraulic	8	3	0	0	0
Seat belts	7	2	2	0	3
Tires	5	2	1	0	0

11 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Engine and engine cooling
“The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that while driving 37 - 40 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the vehicle made knocking sounds.”
Filed 09/10/2026 · ODI 11763443
Unknown or other
“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.”
Filed 06/26/2026 · ODI 11746771
Power train
“The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the local dealer for an unknown recall repair. Upon retrieving the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated.”
Filed 03/03/2026 · ODI 11721786

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2012 Hyundai Veloster recall questions

How many recalls does the 2012 Hyundai Veloster have?

NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2012 Hyundai Veloster. The most recent, 23V651000 (reported September 22, 2023), concerns service brakes, hydraulic. 1 campaign carries a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2012 Hyundai Veloster recalls for?

The largest group is visibility, with 2 campaigns. Others: service brakes, hydraulic (1), electrical system (1), equipment (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2012 Hyundai Veloster?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 61 complaints out of 296 filed with NHTSA (21%). Across all complaints, owners reported 15 crashs and 8 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2012 Hyundai Veloster?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Hyundai recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Hyundai dealer.

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