2012 Hyundai Veloster Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 39about this part
- Share
- 13%of 296 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,974miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 39 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2012 Hyundai Veloster, 13% of the 296 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,974 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 5 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11395448, filed 2021-02, 190,000 miles“I own a 2012 Hyundai Veloster twd. My sunroof just exploded out of no-where and I called Hyundai and they told me that there is no recall on this issue. In addition, I need to replace a steering bushing and it is not covered in any recall and I am reading on the internet that this item has been repaired. Great car, but no accountability by this organization to fix their engineers issues.”
NHTSA complaint #11163518, filed 2018-12, 75,000 miles“While driving in the center lane on interstate durning rush hour traffic at about 45mph my radio was off windows were up, my sunroof was closed and the skylight cover was in the back position which I never close because it gives me more head room. I hear what sounded like a bomb going off and shards of glass flying all throughout the car, nothing hit the roof, the sound was a sound of explosion. …”
NHTSA complaint #11062679, filed 2018-01, 150,000 miles“The 2012 Hyundai Veloster emits a strong odor of gas in the cabin when driven in temperatures over 100 degrees. I have researched this on the internet and have noticed several complaints- all stating that Hyundai states this is normal. I have also went to to the dealership and been told that this smell is within normal limits. The smell is so strong that I have actually vomited and my kids have had to lay down due to nausea. It happens when the vehicle is moving or not.”
NHTSA complaint #10887982, filed 2016-07, 50,000 miles“My son was driving with the panoramic sunroof open and getting up to speed on a 55mph road. He was going apprx. 35-45 MPH when the sunroof shattered. He was confused and all vehicle passengers were ok, they pulled over. Nobody was hurt. We looked up and there was a previous recall for this sort of thing happening. They spent the next few hours picking all the glass out of the vehicle and their clothing. We can not close the sunroof attachment and have taken our vehicle to Hyundai to be told it is not included in the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10954876, filed 2017-02, 97,156 milesOther or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 9% |
| 2020 | 6 | 24% |
| 2019 | 7 | 17% |
| 2017 | 12 | 24% |
| 2016 | 32 | 14% |
| 2015 | 21 | 15% |
| 2014 | 10 | 12% |
| 2013 | 53 | 12% |
| 2012 | 39 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2012 Hyundai Veloster
67 complaintsEngine
61 complaintsSteering
42 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 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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