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2012 Hyundai Veloster Steering Problems

Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2012 Hyundai Veloster has 42 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-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

42

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Steering Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Nov 29, 2024STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHEROver the last year, I’ve had to purchase three air conditioner switches after driving for several ye...
May 7, 2024STEERINGWhile driving and trying to travel in a straight line the steering wheel would bind snd stick while ...
Jul 13, 2023STEERINGMY VEHICLE SHAKES VIOLENTLY AND CAUSES ISSUES WHEN BRAKING THAT CAN MAKE ME ALMMOST LOSE CONTROL OF ...
Jan 4, 2023STEERINGSteering coupler is the issue. I have seen hundreds of complaints about Veloster's having issues wit...
Dec 13, 2022STEERING- The steering feels sticky and has "play" when trying to stay centered on the road. It is most nota...
Jun 22, 2022STEERINGThe power steering coupler, a star shaped part in the steering wheel has deteriorated causing a disc...
Apr 1, 2022STEERINGSame issue as numerous other Hyundai Veloster owners: steering coupler causing excessive movement in...
Mar 20, 2022STEERINGSteering coupler failure. Excessive play and loud clunking in steering column. Symptoms have increas...
Dec 30, 2021STEERINGSteering Coupling defect. Banging and clicking when using steering wheel. The Elantra and sonata cou...
Dec 19, 2020STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHERTRUNK DOOR WON'T STAY UP. HEAD AND NECK HIT BY DOOR A COUPLE TIMES WHEN GETTING GROCERIES FROM THE T...
Dec 1, 2020STEERING,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCETHE ENGINE FAILED DOES NOT START AND THERE IS A LOT OF SMOKE
Nov 4, 2020STEERINGTHE STEERING OF THE VELOSTER IS SHAKEY AND THE EPS BECOMES TIGHT TO CONTROL WHILE OPPERTATING ON THE...
Jul 11, 2020STEERINGSTEERING WHEEL COUPLER DISINTEGRATION, THE SAME AS ELANTRA MODELS. CLICKING AND LOOSENESS IN THE ST...
Mar 10, 2020STEERINGTHE STEERING WHEEL COUPLER HAS WORN DOWN.
Jan 24, 2020STEERINGMY STEERING WHEEL HAS A THUD TO IT WHEN I TURN LEFT AND RIGHT, STEERING IS GETTING HARD TO CONTROL A...
Nov 30, 2019STEERINGTHE VELOSTER IS A 2012 WITH ONLY 19K MILES. RECENTLY IT HAS STARTED MAKING A CLUNKING NOISE WHEN TUR...
Nov 11, 2019STEERINGI HAVE A LUNK NOISE AND PLAY IN MY STEERING WHEEL THOUGH IT NEEDED A ALINGMENT BUT WAS TOLD IT WAS A...
Nov 8, 2019STEERINGSTEERING WHEEL HAS PLAY IN IT AND MAKES A NOISE THUD LIKE NOISE WHEN U TURN IT U CANT CONTROL THE CA...
Sep 23, 2019STEERINGMY 2012 VELOSTER RECENTLY STARED MAKING A CLICKING SOUND WHENEVER I TURN. IT SHAKES WHEN I'M ON THE ...
Sep 7, 2019STEERINGTHERE IS A CLICKING NOISE WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED. FIRST HAPPEN WHILE STATIONARY. IT IS NO...

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