2012 Hyundai Veloster vs 2013 Hyundai Veloster
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2012 Hyundai Veloster | 2013 Hyundai Veloster |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 296 | 422 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 123 | 169 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 15 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 8 | 33 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 30–31 | 27–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 55,100 mi | 71,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Veloster | Hyundai Veloster |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 61 | 171 |
| Electrical System | 38 | 97 |
| Steering | 42 | 58 |
| Visibility | 55 | 24 |
| Power Train | 31 | 35 |
| Structure | 25 | 20 |
| Service Brakes | 19 | 11 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 15 | 14 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 22 | 35 |
| Clunking / rattling | 20 | 29 |
| Stalling | 19 | 50 |
| Loss of power | 10 | 21 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 7 | 13 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 17 |
| Won’t start | 6 | 0 |
2012 Hyundai Veloster
2013 Hyundai Veloster
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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.