The Lemon IndexHyundai Veloster recalls.
Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 2012–2022 Hyundai Veloster, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.
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Park-it warnings 1
NHTSA flagged these: don't drive the car, or park it outside, until the fix is done.
- Brakes · recall issued Sep 2023 · model years 2012–2015 Park outside
The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
1,649,478 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V651000
Every recall 13
1 filed in the last 12 months. A new recall has had the least time to be fixed, so it's the one most likely still open on a used car.
- Airbags · recall issued Nov 2026 · model years 2020–2022 New: most likely still open
A software error in the air bag control unit (ACU) may improperly deactivate the air bag system and seat belt pretensioners.
37,901 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V728000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Jul 2024 · model years 2020–2022
The fuel pump may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power.
54,647 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V528000
- Brakes · recall issued Sep 2023 · model years 2012–2015 Park outside
The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
1,649,478 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V651000
- Electrical · recall issued Feb 2023 · model years 2012–2014
High conductive liquid may leak into the Reverse Park Aid Sensor (RPAS), which can result in an electrical short circuit.
25,715 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V132000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Oct 2022 · model years 2021–2022
The vehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction, which can result in a complete loss of drive power.
56,148 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V746000
- Engine · recall issued Apr 2021 · model years 2019–2021 2.0L engines only
The piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which could result in engine damage.
158,493 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V301000
- Engine · recall issued Dec 2020 · model years 2015–2016
The connecting rod bearings inside the engine may wear prematurely, which over time can result in engine damage.
128,948 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V746000
- Equipment · recall issued Jul 2020 · model year 2012
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 com…
272,126 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V393000
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- Latches/locks/linkages · recall issued Apr 2019 · model year 2019
In certain side impact crashes, the driver's door latch housing and locking cable can become damaged, allowing the driver's side door to open.
12,438 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V311000
- Electrical · recall issued Mar 2019 · model year 2013 1.6L engines only
The engine management software may cause premature ignition (pre-ignition) of the air/fuel mixture in the engine.
16,487 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V204000
- Visibility · recall issued Feb 2013 · model year 2012
The panoramic sunroof assembly may have been weakened during installation at the factory.
6,071 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 13V051000
- Visibility · recall issued Dec 2012 · model year 2012
The panoramic sunroof assembly may been weakened during installation at the factory.
13,500 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 12V568000
- Parking brake · recall issued Dec 2012 · model year 2012
Moisture and road grime may cause the parking brake components to bind.
4,490 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 12V567000
Recalls by model year. Campaigns that cover each year.
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What they fix. Campaigns by system.
Is one open on your Veloster?
A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car. NHTSA's public recall data works by make, model and year, so these lists cover every car of that model year, not one VIN. Whether a recall was already fixed on a particular car is in the automaker's records: type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any dealer of that brand. The repair is free.
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Questions
How many recalls does the Hyundai Veloster have?
13 recall campaigns across model years 2012–2022, from NHTSA. Many campaigns cover several model years; counted once for every model year they cover (the way each year's page counts them), that's 26.
Which Hyundai Veloster year has the most recalls?
The 2012, with 6 campaigns. 2021: 4, 2022: 3, 2020: 3.
What are most Hyundai Veloster recalls about?
Electrical: 2 of the 13 campaigns. Then engine (2) and visibility (2).
What is the newest Hyundai Veloster recall?
Airbags, filed Nov 2026 (NHTSA 26V728000): A software error in the air bag control unit (ACU) may improperly deactivate the air bag system and seat belt pretensioners.
What is the biggest Hyundai Veloster recall?
NHTSA 23V651000 (brakes, Sep 2023) covers 1,649,478 vehicles in all, every model in that campaign. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
How do I check if my Hyundai Veloster has an open recall?
Use its VIN: type it at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Hyundai dealer. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
Hyundai Veloster: problems and best years · All Hyundai recalls · Recall check
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.
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