2012 Hyundai Veloster power train problems
31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2012 Hyundai Veloster — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the local dealer for an unknown recall repair. Upon retrieving the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. The reverse and drive gears were inoperable. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer…”
filed Mar 3, 2026
“The car was in Hyundai dealership for 35 days to have a recalls fixed - still showing as no remedy for ABS systems and they said they fixed it ? they had me pick up the car? And but the recall still shows no remedy ? I’m not sure it’s fixed ? and 2 weeks later the transmission goes out while I’m…”
filed Jul 16, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Veloster years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Veloster | 2 | 9% |
| 2019 Veloster | 2 | 5% |
| 2017 Veloster | 7 | 14% |
| 2016 Veloster | 43 | 19% |
| 2015 Veloster | 18 | 13% |
| 2014 Veloster | 3 | 4% |
| 2013 Veloster | 35 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Hyundai Veloster
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.