2012 Hyundai Veloster Hyundai Veloster 2012

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2012 Hyundai Veloster repairs by problem area

Engine (20%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (14%)

Suspension and Steering (3%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (36%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (15%)

Other (3%)

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2012 Hyundai Veloster electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (8%)

< $100 (92%)

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Chart based on 26 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2012 Hyundai Veloster 3dr Hatch

138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD

32000 mi Clock stopped working 
59000 mi The blue tooth stop working on the radio device ,it has been 3 weeks today since the dealer removed the radio and still has not been returned. 
11000 mi Noise from Radio. Had to be replaced under warranty. 
31000 mi Bluetooth connection problem - Headunit replaced under Warranty. Partially successful. Bluetooth now sort of works, but not like it did initially. Dealer damaged lower dash trim making the repair. When taking it in for the Headunit replacement otherwise reported, the dash gauge-cluster ceased functioning. Dealer claimed CAN error, replaced cluster under Warranty. Dealer had to send new cluster to Hyundai for Odo Programming, took 1 wk 
36000 mi Primary Driver fob ceased working. Dealer tested - fob and battery OK; Dealer re-programmed vehicle to accept both fobs under Warranty. 
57300 mi HVAC Blower Resistor failure. Dealer agreed to replace under Warranty. Incorrect part packaged in correct part packaging; car returned un-repaired. Still awaiting correct part from Korea. (02/28/2016) 
71800 mi

US $400
Dealer determined previous diagnosis to be incorrect, agreed to replace sw/AC control panel. After assuring it was warrantied, dealer reneged and charged $400 to reacquire car. Crain Hyundai in Bentonville, AR. Through with this Stealership. 
80000 mi

US $45
Driver side low-beam headlight out - replaced all 4 lights as precaution. 
120280 mi

C $300
Replaced Starter 
170000 mi

US $300
Replaced starter 
1520 mi DRLs would sometimes not turn back on after temporarily turning off during an active turn signal. Did not affect headlights, safety or visibility. Recall notice was issued, software reflashed and problem solved. 
7440 mi Gauge cluster had a needle which was stuck for the first 10 seconds on a cold start. (tach) Cluster was replaced under warranty. 
29180 mi Passenger window didn't always open when commanded. Replaced motor. 
57940 mi Rear camera flickering, other issues. The part is only warrantied for 3 years, 60k km. Part cost is $700. Will submit a goodwill request. 
62620 mi Rear backup camera had distortion showing more and more often on the screen. Dealer diagnosed issue as defective camera, which was replaced. 

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2012 Hyundai Veloster 3dr Hatch

138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD

43000 mi Climate system, knob wouldn't work past fan speed 2 
15000 mi Cruise control buttons not working on steering wheel 
15900 mi Cruise control buttons not functional 
7000 mi tire pressure issue 
16000 mi CD became stuck inside CD player. They ordered a new entertainment system (can just replace the CD player) and the new one Hyundai sent wouldn't work. Have to go back in 2 weeks when backordered CD player is in stock. 
13000 mi

US $30
XM radio drops radio ID. Service couldn't replicate problem. Nothing was done. Passenger window won't roll down sometimes. Service could not reproduce problem. Nothing done to fix it. 
Replaced antenna to fix previous radio issue. 
14700 mi Replaced head unit. 
7700 mi Diagnosed non-working touchscreen on car's audio head unit. Could not fix; had to order replacement heat unit. 
9700 mi Stereo head unit was replaced due to faulty touchscreen. 
3000 mi The start button would not start the car. Took car to dealer and they replace the brake switch that controls the start button.The switch had a intermittent openswith which cause the button not to work 

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2012 Hyundai Veloster

4-cylinder automated manual 2WD

1000 mi Nav system was giving incorrect directions. Re-booted the system then re-set the parameters. 

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2012 Hyundai Veloster Electrical Problems

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