2012 Hyundai Veloster Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 38about this part
- Share
- 13%of 296 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 83,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 38 complaints about the electrical system of the 2012 Hyundai Veloster, 13% of the 296 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 83,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 4 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Car was off and parked. Drove home could not get trunk/tail gate open. Key flob did not work on trunk but did work on all side car doors. I had to climb into trunk thru back seat to get groceries out of car trunk. I am very close to being 72 years old and it was a complete struggle getting in and out of trunk thru back seat especially on slanted driveway.”
NHTSA complaint #11363523, filed 2020-10, 52,000 miles“My car is having issues describing what is happening in the recall, the engine is louder than when I go out it sounds like you're knocking noise and I just got it in september. I need to speak with somebody about this since it's not listed on the recall”
NHTSA complaint #11193525, filed 2019-04, 88,000 miles“The car started to rattle and started to not be able to accelerate. I pulled the car to the side of a semi busy road and let it sit for a moment while turned off and then after 30 seconds turned the car back on. I started to drive the car and turned down a residential road (rothrock circle copley, oh) and that is when things got really bad.the car was in motion and started to act even stranger. It had issues accelerating again and then while driving down the road the lunged forward and then white smoke and flames came from under the cars front end. …”
NHTSA complaint #11219948, filed 2019-06, 144,504 miles“While driving in tucson az, about 42 MPH and with A/C running, I smelled a burnt scent in the cabin, the A/C shut off. When I tried to restart it, I switched the fan switch to another position and it started again, but it only worked in the 2 and 4 position. The next day the switch only worked in the 1 and 3 position, and now only in the 3 position. I removed the trim panel to see what might be wrong and saw a connector and wire connected to the fan switch discolored from heating up. I looked at the fan switch itself and it had melted on the inside. …”
NHTSA complaint #11244951, filed 2019-08, 132,000 miles“Car often fails to start when turning the ignition key. The lights, and radio turn on when the ignition key is in, but when I turn the key to start I hear a click and the car is dead. If I repeat this several times the car may start normally. The problem stated several weeks ago. I have gone to the dealer twice. The first time they claimed it was the battery. They changed the battery (it cost me $100). This solved the problem for 2-3 days (or perhaps it was the warmer weather, see below). A week later the problem came back and the engine light came on. They replaced the oxygen sensor. …”
NHTSA complaint #10819927, filed 2016-01, 38,858 milesRelated recalls
- 23V132000Feb 28, 2023Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Veloster vehicles. High conductive liquid may leak into the Reverse Park Aid Sensor (RPAS)…Covers: Hyundai Veloster 2012–2014
- 20V393000Jul 2, 2020Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Hyundai Elantra and Sonata Hybrid, 2012 Accent and Veloster vehicles. The 12V accessory socket…Covers: Hyundai Veloster 2012, Elantra 2011–2012, Sonata Hybrid 2011–2012 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 11033679May 23, 2026Certain 2012 – 2017 model year Accent, 2012 – 2017 model year Azera, 2013 – 2018 model year Santa Fe Sport, 2013 – 2019 model year Santa Fe, and 2012 – 2017 model year Veloster…
- 11032526Apr 25, 2026Some vehicles listed below may exhibit an intermittent airbag warning light and DTC(s) B1763 (OCS ECU Defect), and/or B1764 (OCS Mat Defect) may be stored. Hyundai is extending…
- 11032525Apr 25, 2026Some vehicles listed below may exhibit an intermittent airbag warning light and DTC(s) B1763 (OCS ECU Defect), and/or B1764 (OCS Mat Defect) may be stored. Hyundai is extending…
- 11026704Dec 19, 2025In response to this trend, we engineered a software upgrade that addresses the social media theft method and made it available to owners of eligible models free of charge at…
- 11027035Dec 15, 2025Upon customer's request ONLY, the Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 25-01-089H provides the service procedure for installation of a key cylinder reinforcement protector assembly…
- 11027034Dec 15, 2025In addition to the Anti-Theft software provided under Service Campaign 993 (TSB 24-01-009H-1), a zinc reinforced ignition cylinder protector hardware upgrade is being made…
- 11027033Dec 15, 2025This bulletin provides the service procedure for installation of a key cylinder reinforcement protector assembly and two anti-theft decals on the front windows.
- 11000788May 10, 2024A class settlement against Hyundai Motor America (“HMA”) that had alleged that certain 2011 – 2022 model year Hyundai vehicles that were not equipped with an engine immobilizer…
- 11000314May 9, 2024A class settlement against Hyundai Motor America (“HMA”) that had alleged that certain 2011 – 2022 model year Hyundai vehicles that were not equipped with an engine immobilizer…
- 10251282Feb 12, 2024Hyundai has launched an anti-theft software upgrade and window decal campaign (Campaign 993), combined with an anti-theft steering wheel lock campaign (Campaign P32), and…
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2012 Hyundai Veloster
67 complaintsEngine
61 complaintsSteering
42 complaintsOther or unknown
39 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
31 complaintsBrakes
28 complaintsBody and structure
25 complaintsVehicle speed control
15 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsWheels
12 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsFuel system
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Hyundai Veloster
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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