Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2012 Hyundai Veloster
NHTSA data on file today
The 2012 Hyundai Veloster has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 296 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #23V651000 ABS Unit May Cause Engine Compartment Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V132000 Parking Sensor May Short Circuit and Cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V393000 Accessory Power Outlet May Overheat NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V051000 Sunroof may Shatter due to Installation Error NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V568000 Sunroof may Shatter due to Installation Error NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V567000 Parking Brake Components may Bind NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 61 complaints
- Visibility 55 complaints
- Steering 42 complaints
- Unknown or Other 39 complaints
- Electrical System 38 complaints
- Power Train 31 complaints
Of the 296 complaints on file, 15 report a crash and 8 a fire; across all 296 complaints, owners report 29 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,500–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2012 Hyundai Veloster has significant issues with the engine, visibility, and steering, as indicated by numerous complaints and recalls. Key concerns involve electrical problems, sunroof integrity, and brake safety, impacting reliability and cost.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 80,000–100,000 miles | $1,200–$4,000 | very common |
| visibility | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| electrical system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| steering | 70,000–100,000 miles | $600–$1,800 | occasional |
| brakes | 100,000–120,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake inspection
- Coolant system flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Tire rotation and balance
- Replace air filters
- Inspect drive belts
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine knocking sounds
- Sunroof rattling
- Electric system warning lights
- Brake fluid leaks
- Steering wheel stiffness
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2012 Hyundai Veloster at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.