2012 Hyundai Veloster steering problems
42 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2012 Hyundai Veloster — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Over the last year, I’ve had to purchase three air conditioner switches after driving for several years with it being out the first one we replaced caused a small electrical fire as did all of the others. This has been an ongoing issue not just with my car, but my sister‘s in-laws who is a 2014…”
filed Nov 29, 2024
“While driving and trying to travel in a straight line the steering wheel would bind snd stick while trying make slight corrections. This would cause the vehicle to constantly swerve from side to side. The Hyundai dealer (Classic Hyundai) misdiagnosed the problem and claimed the car needed new strut…”
filed Jun 26, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Veloster years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Veloster | 2 | 9% |
| 2019 Veloster | 3 | 7% |
| 2017 Veloster | 2 | 4% |
| 2016 Veloster | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 Veloster | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 Veloster | 14 | 16% |
| 2013 Veloster | 58 | 14% |
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.