How common are steering problems in the 2012 Hyundai Veloster?

NHTSA lists 42 steering complaints for the 2012 Veloster, which is 14% of the 296 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a steering recall for the 2012 Hyundai Veloster?

No. NHTSA shows no related recalls for steering on the 2012 Veloster, even though owners report similar coupler failures to those recalled on the Hyundai Sonata and Elantra.

At what mileage do steering problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2012 Veloster is 80,500 miles, though some owners reported issues as early as 1,230 miles.

Do steering problems cause crashes in the 2012 Veloster?

NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 injuries linked to steering complaints for the 2012 Veloster, and 1 fire reported in the broader complaint set for that year.

How does the 2012 Veloster compare to other years for steering complaints?

The 2012 Veloster's 14% share of complaints tied to steering is similar to 2013 (14%) and 2014 (16%), but much higher than later years like 2015 through 2021, which range from 0% to 18%.

2012 Hyundai Veloster Steering Problems

Steering complaints account for 42 of 296 total complaints (14%) filed for the 2012 Hyundai Veloster, with a median failure mileage of 80,500. NHTSA lists no steering-related recall for this model year, though owners note similar coupler recalls on related Hyundai models.

Steering complaints: 42; 14% of 296
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 80,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Electric power steering (EPS) warning light comes on and steering assist is lost, most often during the first start of the day.
Steering wheel becomes hard to turn or shows sudden resistance at various speeds, with dealers unable to diagnose the cause.
Steering wheel develops a sticky or binding spot near center that worsens over time and is attributed by dealers to getting used to electric assist steering.
Vehicle tracks left or right instead of straight, requiring driver over-correction and causing a sensation of near loss of control.
Steering coupler wears out or disintegrates, producing clicking or clunking noises and play in the wheel during turns, lane changes, or at highway speeds.
Owners compare the coupler failure to recalls issued for the Hyundai Sonata and Elantra, noting no equivalent recall exists for the Veloster.

When 2012 Hyundai Veloster steering complaints were filed

First complaint May 22, 2012, latest Nov 29, 2024.

42 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2012 to Nov 2024; peak Oct 2018 (3).

Steering recalls for the 2012 Hyundai Veloster

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Veloster model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201242 (14%)
201358 (14%)
201414 (16%)
20152 (1%)
20161 (0%)
20172 (4%)
20193 (7%)
20202 (8%)
20212 (18%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are steering problems in the 2012 Hyundai Veloster?: NHTSA lists 42 steering complaints for the 2012 Veloster, which is 14% of the 296 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a steering recall for the 2012 Hyundai Veloster?: No. NHTSA shows no related recalls for steering on the 2012 Veloster, even though owners report similar coupler failures to those recalled on the Hyundai Sonata and Elantra.
At what mileage do steering problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2012 Veloster is 80,500 miles, though some owners reported issues as early as 1,230 miles.
Do steering problems cause crashes in the 2012 Veloster?: NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 injuries linked to steering complaints for the 2012 Veloster, and 1 fire reported in the broader complaint set for that year.
How does the 2012 Veloster compare to other years for steering complaints?: The 2012 Veloster's 14% share of complaints tied to steering is similar to 2013 (14%) and 2014 (16%), but much higher than later years like 2015 through 2021, which range from 0% to 18%.