2012 Hyundai VELOSTER Recalls

6 NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year.

6 Recalls
2012 Model Year
Affected: VISIBILITY, PARKING BRAKE, EQUIPMENT

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6 Recall Campaigns — 2012 Hyundai VELOSTER

VISIBILITY
Campaign #12V568000 · 07/12/2012
Issue

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.

Fix

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.

PARKING BRAKE
Campaign #12V567000 · 07/12/2012
Issue

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.

Fix

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.

VISIBILITY
Campaign #13V051000 · 19/02/2013
Issue

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.

Fix

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.

EQUIPMENT
Campaign #20V393000 · 02/07/2020
Issue

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.

Fix

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.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Campaign #23V132000 · 28/02/2023
Issue

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.

Fix

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.

SERVICE BRAKES HYDRAULIC
Campaign #23V651000 · 22/09/2023
Issue

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.

Fix

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.

Source: NHTSA.gov public recall database

About 2012 Hyundai VELOSTER Recalls

The 2012 Hyundai VELOSTER has 6 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record. The affected components include VISIBILITY, PARKING BRAKE, EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES HYDRAULIC. All recall repairs are provided free of charge at any authorized Hyundai dealership.

If you own a 2012 Hyundai VELOSTER, you may have received a recall notice by mail from Hyundai. If you purchased your vehicle used, the previous owner may have received the notice and you may not be aware of open recalls. Use our free VIN lookup to check your exact vehicle's recall status.

To get your 2012 Hyundai VELOSTER recall repaired, contact your nearest Hyundai dealership with your recall campaign number. Federal law requires manufacturers to fix the defect at no cost, regardless of whether you're the original owner, your vehicle's mileage, or its age.

The Hyundai VELOSTER has a total of 18 recall campaigns across all model years. View all Hyundai VELOSTER recalls →

2012 Hyundai VELOSTER Recall FAQs

How many recalls does the 2012 Hyundai VELOSTER have?

The 2012 Hyundai VELOSTER has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns on record.

What parts are affected by the 2012 Hyundai VELOSTER recalls?

The 2012 Hyundai VELOSTER recalls affect the following components: VISIBILITY, PARKING BRAKE, EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES HYDRAULIC.

Are 2012 Hyundai VELOSTER recall repairs free?

Yes. Federal law requires all manufacturers to repair safety recall defects at no cost to the vehicle owner — regardless of mileage, age, or whether you are the original owner. Contact any authorized Hyundai dealership with your recall campaign number.

How do I check if my 2012 Hyundai VELOSTER has an open recall?

Use our free VIN lookup on the RecallDetails.com homepage. Enter your 17-digit VIN and we'll show you every open recall campaign for your exact vehicle, including campaigns that may not appear in model-level data.