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2012 Hyundai Veloster Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2012 Hyundai Veloster has 31 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2012 Hyundai Veloster

Visibility
64
Steering
42
Electrical
32
Engine
31
Powertrain
28
Other
28
Brakes
20
Airbags
11
Structure
11
Speed Control
7
Wheels
7
Tires
5
Seat Belts
5

31

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Nov 15, 2024ENGINEMy engine is blown. The extended warranty offered by hyundai does not cover the time period or milea...
Mar 4, 2024ENGINE,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 ...
Dec 9, 2023ENGINEI was driving up to the mountains yesterday and my car began to make a knocking noise, my check engi...
Sep 26, 2023ENGINEThe contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, t...
Aug 22, 2023ENGINEThe contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that after the dealer had completed the...
Jun 1, 2023ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated while her son was driving the vehicle, ...
Dec 12, 2022ENGINEI got a routine oil change at an old change place and then needed another one 2 1/2 weeks later. The...
Apr 2, 2022ENGINEThe contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated he noticed that the check engine warnin...
Nov 27, 2021ENGINEThe contact's granddaughter owns a 2012 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that while his granddau...
Jun 14, 2021ENGINEEngine knocking around 75k miles. Oil changed every 2000 miles. Proper maintenance. Loud knocking no...
May 10, 2021ENGINEStarted with knocking and ticking noise then failure to accelerate. Engine failed due to unknown rea...
Feb 20, 2021ENGINEWHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE MADE CLICKING NOISES AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR JUST DIED. ALSO, WHEN I T...
Dec 2, 2020ENGINEI HAD A KNOCKING IN MY ENGINE BEFORE MY CONNECTING ROD BEAR HAD PUNCTURED 3 LARGE HOLES IN MY ENGINE...
Sep 3, 2020ENGINEOIL LEAK FROM FAULTY REAR MAIN SEAL
Jun 16, 2020ENGINEI WAS LOSING OIL WITHOUT AN OBVIOUS OIL LEAK. THE PSI IN THE 3RD CYLINDER WAS 90 AND WHEN SPARK PLUG...
May 13, 2020ENGINEVEHICLE ENGINE MAKING KNOCKING SOUND WHILE IDLE AND WHILE IN GEAR. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT NEVER CAME O...
Mar 3, 2020ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEI am writing to formally file a complaint against Hyundai USA regarding the engine damage, defect ca...
Feb 2, 2020ENGINEON FRIDAY, 1/31/19, MY SON AS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK AND HIS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND OIL INDICATOR LI...
Jan 26, 2020ENGINEENGINE IS MAKING A VERY LOUD KNOCKING NOISE THE CAR HAS ALREADY BROKEN DOWN ON THE INTERSTATE AND HA...
Jun 19, 2019ENGINEBURNS OIL AND MAKES NOISY WHEN HIT THE GAS PEDAL ALSO IT PUSHES IT SELF WHEN STOPING.

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