What is the most common Structure & Body problem on the 2012 Hyundai Veloster?

The most common pattern in NHTSA complaints is the panoramic sunroof shattering or 'exploding,' either while driving or while the car was parked.

Is there a recall for the 2012 Veloster sunroof?

This data does not list any related recall for the 2012 Veloster's Structure & Body issues, though some owners mention a dealer inspection tied to a sunroof recall.

How many complaints does NHTSA have for this problem area?

NHTSA lists 26 Structure & Body complaints for the 2012 Veloster, which is 9% of all 296 complaints filed for that model year.

At what mileage do these structure and body problems typically happen?

The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2012 Veloster is 28,706 miles, though individual sunroof failures were reported at much lower and higher mileages.

Were there any injuries linked to these complaints?

NHTSA data tied to this problem area for the 2012 Veloster lists 6 injuries, 1 crash, and 1 fire.

2012 Hyundai Veloster Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 26 Structure & Body complaints for the 2012 Hyundai Veloster, 9% of all complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 28,706 miles. The dominant issue is sunroof/panoramic glass shattering while parked or driving, though no related recall is listed in this data.

Structure & Body complaints: 26; 9% of 296
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 6
Median mileage: 28,706 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Panoramic sunroof glass suddenly shatters or 'explodes' while driving at highway speed, scattering glass inside the cabin.
Sunroof glass has also failed while the car was parked and turned off, with no impact or debris involved.
Some owners had the sunroof inspected by a dealer for a possible defect and were told it was fine, only to have it shatter weeks or months later.
Side mirrors reportedly do not adjust far enough outward, creating blind spots for taller drivers.
Owners describe the sunroof failures happening across a range of mileages, from very low mileage to around 40,100 miles.

When 2012 Hyundai Veloster body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 23, 2012, latest Jun 19, 2025.

26 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2012 to Jun 2025; peak Aug 2012 (3).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2012 Hyundai Veloster

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by Veloster model year

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

201226 (9%)
201321 (5%)
20146 (7%)
20155 (4%)
20168 (4%)
20177 (14%)
20199 (21%)
20203 (13%)
20210 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

What is the most common Structure & Body problem on the 2012 Hyundai Veloster?: The most common pattern in NHTSA complaints is the panoramic sunroof shattering or 'exploding,' either while driving or while the car was parked.
Is there a recall for the 2012 Veloster sunroof?: This data does not list any related recall for the 2012 Veloster's Structure & Body issues, though some owners mention a dealer inspection tied to a sunroof recall.
How many complaints does NHTSA have for this problem area?: NHTSA lists 26 Structure & Body complaints for the 2012 Veloster, which is 9% of all 296 complaints filed for that model year.
At what mileage do these structure and body problems typically happen?: The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2012 Veloster is 28,706 miles, though individual sunroof failures were reported at much lower and higher mileages.
Were there any injuries linked to these complaints?: NHTSA data tied to this problem area for the 2012 Veloster lists 6 injuries, 1 crash, and 1 fire.