2012 Hyundai Veloster Engine Problems
Engine problems account for 71 of 296 complaints (24%) filed on the 2012 Hyundai Veloster, with a median failure mileage of 83,560 miles. NHTSA lists no related recalls for this issue on the 2012 model, though owners report fires, oil consumption, and stalling.
- Engine complaints
- 71
- 24% of 296
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 4
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 83,561 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners describe engine fires starting under the hood, sometimes while driving at highway speed, with smoke appearing in the rearview mirror before flames.
- Some report the engine burning oil faster than normal, with the oil and check engine lights coming on before a later fire or replacement.
- Several describe the car hesitating or failing to accelerate from a stop, with high RPMs but slow or delayed forward movement.
- Others report the vehicle stalling or dropping into limp mode unexpectedly, sometimes near a highway entrance or during a lane change.
- A few describe the transmission or drivetrain acting up alongside engine symptoms, including clunking noises and difficulty holding gear at low speeds.
When 2012 Hyundai Veloster engine complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 2, 2012, latest Sep 10, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2012 Hyundai Veloster
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Veloster model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are engine problems on the 2012 Hyundai Veloster?
- NHTSA lists 71 engine-related complaints for the 2012 Veloster, which is 24% of the 296 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2012 Hyundai Veloster engine?
- No. NHTSA shows no related recalls listed for this engine issue on the 2012 Veloster.
- At what mileage do 2012 Veloster engine problems usually show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this engine issue is 83,560 miles.
- Are the engine problems on the 2012 Veloster dangerous?
- NHTSA data tied to this issue includes 4 fires, 2 crashes, and 1 injury among the reported complaints.