2012 Hyundai Veloster Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 296 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 86,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the fuel system of the 2012 Hyundai Veloster, 2% of the 296 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 86,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“My daughters car which we bought 2 years ago, with about 41.000 miles on it . This problem has been going on for the last 9 months . It starts and runs . But when you put it in gear will run while taking off. Then all of sudden chugg or dies or no power,starts right back up and does it again . It will do this evening slowing down or at a light to stop .it does this several times and will run rough .then comes out of it and runs ok or takes 10 mins to start .then when you start it you have to hold accelerator to the floor. …”
NHTSA complaint #11132308, filed 2018-09, 84,000 miles“Vehicle had strong smell of fuel inside the vehicle. No visible leaks under the vehicle. Called the henderson Hyundai service department and was told that I need to leave the A/C controls on re-circulate to minimize the condition. The fumes were overwhelming, close to home so drove it home with all windows open to vent the smell. Called roadside assistance and had vehicle towed to dealership for repairs. Picked up vehicle next day and the dealer did nothing, said this was normal, and to run the re-circulate as told before. …”
NHTSA complaint #10460543, filed 2012-06, 6,667 miles“After an update for a recall for brake issues, the dealership updated the knock sensor update without my consent. After the knock sensor software was installed, my 2012 Hyundai veloster will not operate without going into protection mode. Hyundai states that they can not reverse the software update to make my vehicle operable again. This has already come up as a safety concern as my wife was on the interstate when the vehicle shut down in 70+ mph traffic.”
NHTSA complaint #11684004, filed 2025-08“The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the fuel pump sensor. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 143,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11538599, filed 2023-08, 143,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10110937Mar 9, 2017Some Veloster (FS) and Sonata Hybrid (YF HEV) vehicles may experience a check engine warning light ON with any of the following DTCs found stored: ? P0442 - Evaporative System…
- 10110934Mar 1, 2017This bulletin provides information related to ECM (Engine Control Module) software update for diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0441 - Canister Purge Valve (CPV) - Incorrect CPV…
- 10117922Jan 13, 2017Hyundai has launched a service campaign to inspect and if needed, repair the evaporative emissions canister and bracket on certain model year 2011? 2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid and…
- 10042550Nov 1, 2011Hyundai: information provided for ecm software update to improve fuel rail pressure sensor, internal control, fuel system and emission system on certain vehicles.
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2012 Hyundai Veloster
67 complaintsEngine
61 complaintsSteering
42 complaintsOther or unknown
39 complaintsElectrical system
38 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
31 complaintsBrakes
28 complaintsBody and structure
25 complaintsVehicle speed control
15 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsWheels
12 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Hyundai Veloster
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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