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2012 Hyundai Veloster electrical system problems

The 2012 Hyundai Veloster has 41 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 10% of the year's total, and the first year with meaningful reports in this category.

41

Electrical System complaints

10%

Share of year

2

Crash-involved

2

Related recalls

Electrical System complaints by year

Veloster electrical system complaints by model year101 complaints2012: 41 complaints2013: 101 complaints2014: 21 complaints2015: 26 complaints2016: 16 complaints2017: 4 complaints2019: 6 complaints2020: 1 complaints
Veloster electrical system complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

23V132000Electrical SystemFebruary 28, 2023 · 25,715 units

Defect

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Veloster vehicles. High conductive liquid may leak into the Reverse Park Aid Sensor (RPAS), which can result in an electrical short circuit.

Consequence

An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the RPAS fuse and sensor, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 28, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 242.

20V393000Electrical SystemJuly 2, 2020 · 272,126 units

Defect

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Hyundai Elantra and Sonata Hybrid, 2012 Accent and Veloster vehicles. The 12V accessory socket outlet may have been over-tightened during installation, possibly disabling the thermal fuse and allowing the outlet to overheat with prolonged use, such as by using the Tire Mobility Kit air compressor to inflate a tire.

Consequence

An overheated accessory outlet increases the risk of fire.

Remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Tire Mobility Kit accessory outlet plug with a direct-to-battery connection wire harness kit, free of charge. The recall began September 28, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 193.

What owners report

Over the last year, I’ve had to purchase three air conditioner switches after driving for several years with it being out the first one we replaced caused a small electrical fire as did all of the others. This has been an ongoing issue not just with my car, but my sister‘s in-laws who is a 2014…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · November 29, 2024 · fire

Common questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2012 Hyundai Veloster have?

NHTSA has 41 complaints about the 2012 Hyundai Veloster electrical system — 10% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2012 Hyundai Veloster electrical system?

Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year are tied to the electrical system: 20V393000, 23V132000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.