Does the 2012 Hyundai Veloster have a sunroof recall?

Yes. NHTSA lists two recalls, 13V051000 and 12V568000, both covering panoramic sunroof glass on 2012 Velosters that may have been weakened during installation and could shatter.

How common are visibility and wiper complaints on the 2012 Veloster?

NHTSA shows 67 complaints in this category, 23% of the 296 total complaints filed for the 2012 model year, making it the largest single complaint area that year.

At what mileage do these sunroof problems happen?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 22,000 miles, though several sample complaints describe shattering within the first few thousand miles.

Were there any injuries linked to these issues?

NHTSA data shows 12 injuries and 1 crash associated with Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2012 Veloster, mostly tied to sunroof glass shattering.

2012 Hyundai Veloster Visibility & Wipers Problems

NHTSA lists 67 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2012 Hyundai Veloster, 23% of all 296 complaints that year, with 12 injuries and 1 crash reported. Two related recalls (13V051000 and 12V568000) cover panoramic sunroof glass that could shatter, and most failures were reported at a median 22,000 miles.

Visibility & Wipers complaints: 67; 23% of 296
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 12
Median mileage: 22,000 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

Panoramic sunroof glass suddenly shatters or explodes with a loud bang while driving at highway speeds, sending glass into the cabin.
Sunroof glass has also failed while the car was parked, unattended, in a driveway or on the street, with no impact involved.
Some sunroof shattering events occurred within the first few thousand miles of ownership, including one reported at 50 miles.
Glass fragments from the failed sunroof have struck occupants, causing cuts and injuries to the head, arms, and face.
Passenger-side mirror adjustment is described as overly limited, with the dealership stating the design does not allow full correction.
Dealers inspecting the failed sunroofs often could not identify a cause such as impact from a rock or debris.

When 2012 Hyundai Veloster visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 23, 2012, latest May 12, 2025.

67 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2012 to May 2025; peak Oct 2012 (9).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2012 Hyundai Veloster

NHTSA 13V051000Feb 19, 2013Visibility & Wipers6,071 vehicles
Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly
Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2012 Veloster vehicles manufactured from July 4, 2011, through October 31, 2011 and equipped with panoramic sunroofs. The panoramic sunroof assembly may have been weakened during installation at the factory.
Risk: If the assembly was weakend at the factory, the panoramic glass panel may break while the vehicle is in motion leading to personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the sunroof's integrity and replace the sunroof glass assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began during March 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
NHTSA 12V568000Dec 7, 2012Visibility & Wipers13,500 vehicles
Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly
Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2012 Veloster vehicles manufactured from November 1, 2011, through April 17, 2012 and equipped with panoramic sunroofs. The panoramic sunroof assembly may been weakened during installation at the factory.
Risk: If the assembly was weakend at the factory, the panoramic glass panel may break while the vehicle is in motion leading to personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the sunroof's integrity and replace the sunroof glass assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began January 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.

Visibility & Wipers complaints by Veloster model year

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

201267 (23%)
201334 (8%)
20143 (4%)
20155 (4%)
20164 (2%)
20171 (2%)
20192 (5%)
20200 (0%)
20210 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Hyundai Veloster have a sunroof recall?: Yes. NHTSA lists two recalls, 13V051000 and 12V568000, both covering panoramic sunroof glass on 2012 Velosters that may have been weakened during installation and could shatter.
How common are visibility and wiper complaints on the 2012 Veloster?: NHTSA shows 67 complaints in this category, 23% of the 296 total complaints filed for the 2012 model year, making it the largest single complaint area that year.
At what mileage do these sunroof problems happen?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 22,000 miles, though several sample complaints describe shattering within the first few thousand miles.
Were there any injuries linked to these issues?: NHTSA data shows 12 injuries and 1 crash associated with Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2012 Veloster, mostly tied to sunroof glass shattering.