2012 Hyundai Veloster vs 2012 Nissan Versa
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2012 Hyundai Veloster | 2012 Nissan Versa |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 295 | 486 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 10 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 123 | 157 |
| Investigations | 2 | 7 |
| Crash reports | 15 | 40 |
| Fire reports | 8 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 30–31 | 27–33 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 55,100 mi | 63,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Veloster | Nissan Versa |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 31 | 163 |
| Air Bags | 12 | 167 |
| Engine | 61 | 50 |
| Electrical System | 38 | 34 |
| Steering | 42 | 24 |
| Visibility | 55 | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 19 | 29 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 15 | 33 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 21 | 27 |
| Stalling | 19 | 33 |
| Clunking / rattling | 19 | 11 |
| Loss of power | 10 | 10 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 24 |
| Electrical failures | 7 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 10 |
| Won’t start | 6 | 0 |
2012 Hyundai Veloster
2012 Nissan Versa
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.