Body & structureBrakesPowertrain (other)
Filed Jul 16, 2024
The car was in Hyundai dealership for 35 days to have a recalls fixed - still showing as no remedy for ABS systems and they said they fixed it ? they had me pick up the car? And but the recall still shows no remedy ? I’m not sure it’s fixed ? and 2 weeks later the transmission goes out while I’m driving again and lose control over the vehicle and stuck on side of road had And Hyundai dealership proceeded to only be concerned on who’s paying for the diagnosis who has been the one fixing the vehicle and I have an extended warranty with Car Max. Car max sold me a car that had rusted brakes and brake lines and several recalls and now the transmission went out . I have expressed to Hyundai and Carmax - The car is not safe .
- NHTSA ID
- 11602781
- Incident
- Jul 16, 2024
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Veloster. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- NHTSA ID
- 11585802
- Incident
- Apr 29, 2024
BrakesEnginePowertrain (other)
Filed Mar 20, 2024
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to AutoZone, where it was diagnosed with transmission failure, glow relay short circuit, and ABS failure. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 128,220.
- NHTSA ID
- 11578441
- Incident
- Mar 4, 2024
- Mileage
- 128,220 mi
Brakes catastrophic failure due to brake line corrosion. Complete lose of fluid and pressure. The undercoating was not done right or possibly at all so road salts ate through the lines. All lines replaced at a cost of roughly $2000.00. This is already a recall in Canada so like do something about it.
- NHTSA ID
- 11576377
- Incident
- Feb 11, 2024
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Veloster. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- NHTSA ID
- 11573372
- Incident
- Nov 1, 2023
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated while parking the vehicle, the contact engaged the parking brake, but the vehicle attempted to roll while parked on an incline. The contact stated that the vehicle had to be parked on level ground to avoid the vehicle rolling. Additionally, the brake lights were illuminated without the brake pedal being depressed. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V567000 (Parking Brake). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
- NHTSA ID
- 11561251
- Incident
- Jul 17, 2023
- Mileage
- 140,000 mi
Our teen daughter drives a 2012 Veloster that has an OPEN recall that Hyundai has no solution or fix for. Today, her car started to have a burning smell inside the vehicle that is linked to this issue. Hyundai needs to fix this NOW or buy this car back from us immediately. This is recall 23V651000. I need a car that works and is not a safety hazard!
- NHTSA ID
- 11559996
- Incident
- Dec 13, 2023
BrakesEngine
Filed Nov 22, 2023
The contact's daughter owns a 2012 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that while accelerating from a complete stop, the vehicle jerked, lurched forward, and there was smoke coming out of the exhaust pipe. The contact stated that the failure also occurred while driving at various speeds. The contact stated that on several occasions, the vehicle failed to respond upon depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that her daughter would pull to the side of the roadway for a moment, then would continue driving; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the motor mounts, the spark plugs, camshaft sensor, and the fuel injectors were replaced; however, the failure recurred. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing abnormal oil consumption. The contact stated that she noticed a puddle of oil underneath the vehicle while the vehicle was parked, on several occasions. The vehicle was inspected by several independent mechanics; however, the source of the oil leak could not be determined. An independent mechanic replaced the catalytic converter; however, the failure recurred. The MIL warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the engine was misfiring and was experiencing an internal failure. The dealer informed the contact that the engine needed to be taken apart for further diagnostic testing and was charged a fee. The vehicle was not repaired. Additionally, the contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- NHTSA ID
- 11556455
- Incident
- May 23, 2022
- Mileage
- 98,000 mi
BrakesEngine
Filed Nov 7, 2023
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure related to the recall. VIN tool confirms parts not available. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.
- NHTSA ID
- 11553914
- Incident
- Oct 24, 2023
- Mileage
- 82,000 mi
The contact’s daughter owns a 2012 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that on numerous occasions while his daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, or with the vehicle idling while stopped, the vehicle stalled. The contact’s daughter was able to restart the vehicle however, the failure recurred. The ABS warning light and traction control warning light illuminated and then several unknown warning lights illuminated and then turned off after the vehicle was restarted. The contact stated that upon research, he confirmed that the VIN was included the NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brake, Hydraulic). An undisclosed dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed to bring the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact then stated that the undisclosed dealer confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- NHTSA ID
- 11547278
- Incident
- Sep 28, 2023
- Mileage
- 135,000 mi
BrakesDriver assistancePowertrain (other)
Filed Sep 4, 2020
IT STARTED WITH MY STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT COMING ON AND STAYING ON. THEN I NOTICED WHEN AT A STOP IT FELT LIKE I WAS PRESSING THE BRAKES AT THE SAME TIME I WAS STEPPING ON THE ACCELERATOR. THEN WHEN IT WAS DARK MY NEIGHBOR NOTICED MY BRAKE LIGHTS WERE ON. I RESEARCHED THESE THREE PROBLEMS THAT APPEARED WITHIN THE SAME DAY, AND FOUND THAT THE "BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH" IS CAUSING ALL THREE ISSUES. ALSO, GOINGS RECALLS FOR OTHER MODELS OF HYUNDAI FOR THIS PART BUT APPARENTLY NOT MINE.
- NHTSA ID
- 11353258
- Incident
- Sep 4, 2020
- Mileage
- 133,000 mi
LEFT REAR DISK BRAKE CALIPER PARKING BRAKE MECHANISM STUCK IN ACTUATED POSITION WITH NO BRAKING ACTION. SAME PROBLEM AS EXISTING RECALL, FITS DATE WINDOW, BUT HYUNDAI DID NOT INCLUDE THIS VIN IN THE RECALL. DISCOVERED PROBLEM ON 17DEC2019.
- NHTSA ID
- 11289601
- Incident
- Dec 17, 2019
- Mileage
- 102,000 mi
Body & structureBrakes
Filed Oct 30, 2019
THE EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT STAYS ON AND THE CAR SEEMS TO HESITATE AFTER PUTTING INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE. FEELS LIKE THE BRAKE IS STILL ON.
- NHTSA ID
- 11277214
- Incident
- Jul 1, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI VELOSTER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE, THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOORBOARD AND THE STOPPING DISTANCE INCREASED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED APPROXIMATELY 13,000 MILES LATER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE MASTER CYLINDER AGAIN. THE LOCAL DEALER (RICK CASE HYUNDAI, 19991 VILLA VIEW RD, CLEVELAND, OH) AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 46,900. *TT CONSUMER STATED MASTER CYLINDERS WERE REPLACED 2 TIMES. UPDATED 11/29/18*JB
- NHTSA ID
- 11124357
- Incident
- Sep 1, 2016
- Mileage
- 46,900 mi
THIS ISSUE HAPPENED TWO DAY IN A ROW.. I START MY CAR UP TO GO TO WORK, PUT IT IN GEAR AND CANT MOVE BECAUSE THE REAR BRAKES ARE STUCK, MY CAR IS STUCK IN MY DRIVEWAY CAUSING ME TO BE LATE FOR WORK, I CALLED MY LOCAL HYUNDAI DEALER AND MY CAR DOES NOT QUALIFY FOR THE RECALL THAT WAS ISSUED FOR 4,490 VELOSTER THAT YEAR.. IF MY CAR DOESNT QUALIFY BECAUSE OF SOME SILLY VIN NUMBER BUT HAS THE RECALL ISSUES.. SHOULDNT IT BE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL?
- NHTSA ID
- 11113284
- Incident
- Jul 24, 2018
- Mileage
- 60,000 mi
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI VELOSTER. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND THE PARKING BRAKE WAS SET, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CALIPER FAILED TO RELEASE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO INVER GROVE HYUNDAI (1290 50TH ST E, INVER GROVE HEIGHTS, MN 55077, (888) 706-5928) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ROTOR AND BRAKE PADS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V567000 (PARKING BRAKE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED OR MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000.
- NHTSA ID
- 11023295
- Incident
- Aug 9, 2017
- Mileage
- 65,000 mi
THE DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL BEARING BEGAN MAKING A ROARING SOUND ABOUT 10,000 MILES AGO. THE CAR CURRENTLY HAS JUST OVER 80,000 MILES IT. I WENT TO GO REPLACE MY WHEEL BEARING AND FOUND THE AXLE NUT HAD BACKED OFF ON IT'S OWN AT LEAST A QUARTER OF A TURN. THE NUT, YOU CAN SEE WHERE IT WAS SUPPOSED TO HAVE BEEN LOCKED INTO PLACE, AND THAT AREA IS MOVED AT LEAST A QUARTER OF A TURN FROM WHERE IT IS SUPPOSED TO BE "LOCKED IN" SO IT DOES NOT SPIN LOOSE. I JUST NOTICED THIS TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF WHEEL BEARING FAILURE ON 5/1/16. VEHICLE NOISE WHILE IN MOTION ON ALL TYPES OF ROADS. NOISE WORSE IN A RIGHT HAND TURN. NO ACCIDENT, NO INJURIES, YET.
- NHTSA ID
- 10862479
- Incident
- May 1, 2016
- Mileage
- 80,050 mi
BrakesDriver assistanceOther / unspecified
Filed Dec 14, 2015
ROLLED BACKWARDS WHILE PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY TWICE AND VEHICLE WAS FOUND OUT IN THE ROAD BY MY NEIGHBORS. I WAS DRIVING IT A WEEK AGO AND MY RPM'S WERE TACKING REALLY HIGH BUT COULD NOT ACCELERATE SPEED AND I WAS IN 6TH GEAR AND IT WAS TELLING ME TO SHIFT TO 6TH THEN 5TH BACK AND FORTH. HAD IT CHECKED OUT AT DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID MY CLUTCH HAD ABNORMAL WEAR AND TEAR BUT WASN'T COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THEY DID NOT CHECK THE PARKING BREAK TO SEE IF IT WAS WHAT CAUSED THE MALFUNCTION OF THE CLUTCH. THE CLUTCH NEVER GAVE ME ANY PROBLEMS IT WAS JUST THE CAR LAGGED WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE SPEED.
- NHTSA ID
- 10810172
- Incident
- Jun 4, 2015
- Mileage
- 25,000 mi
AT APPROXIMATELY 75,000 MILES, THE PARKING BRAKE BEGAN TO FAIL. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE CONSIDERING THAT THE VEHICLE UTILIZES A MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND WILL ROLL IF PARKED ON ANY INCLINED SURFACE. THIS ISSUE WAS ADDRESSED UNDER THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 12V567000, BUT ONLY INCLUDED REPLACEMENT OF THE PARKING BRAKE LINKAGE AND CABLE (THE WORDING IN CAMPAING 12V567000 STATES THAT DEALERS "WILL REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE"). FOR THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE, THE CAR WAS SERVICED IN 2013 TO INCLUDE PARKING BRAKE LINKAGE AND CABLE REPLACEMENT UNDER THAT CAMPAIGN. THERE WAS NO PARTICULAR PROBLEM WITH THE PARKING BRAKE AT THAT TIME. IN MAY OF 2015, THE PARKING BRAKE BEGAN TO FAIL WITH THE EXACT SYMPTOMS ISSUED IN THE INITIAL RECALL. HOWEVER, BOTH REAR BRAKE CALIPERS COMPLETELY FAILED AND THE PARKING BRAKE WOULD NO LONGER ENGAGE. HYUNDAI WOULD NOT REPLACE THE CALIPERS FREE OF CHARGE BECAUSE THE RECALL, ACCORDING TO THEM, DID NOT INCLUDE THE BRAKE CALIPERS IN THEIR ENTIRETY. I BELIEVE THIS IS A FAILURE BY HYUNDAI TO PROPERLY ADDRESS THE REASON FOR THE PARKING BRAKE FAILURE. EACH CALIPER COSTS SOMEWHERE BETWEEN $250-$300, SO CONSUMERS WILL CURRENTLY FIND THEMSELVES PAYING APPROXIMATELY $800 IN PARTS AND LABOR TO FIX THE PROBLEM. BECAUSE I WAS DISSATISFIED WITH HYUNDAI AND THEIR FAILURE TO REPLACE PARTS THAT ARE LINKED TO A KNOWN RECALL/SAFETY ISSUE, I HAD MY CAR TOWED FROM THE DEALERSHIP (THE BRAKE CALIPERS LOCKED UP AFTER MECHANICS AT THE DEALERSHIP INSPECTED THEM AND THE CAR WAS NO LONGER DRIVEABLE) TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC TO FIX THE PROBLEM.
- NHTSA ID
- 10735264
- Incident
- May 1, 2015
- Mileage
- 75,000 mi
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI VELOSTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PARKING BRAKE BECAME INOPERABLE AND THE VEHICLE WOULD CONTINUE TO ROLL WHEN PARKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE DEALER. BOTH TECHNICIANS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR CALIPERS WERE FAULTY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V567000 (BRAKES). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE LISTED IN THE RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 62,000.
- NHTSA ID
- 10731460
- Incident
- May 9, 2015
- Mileage
- 62,000 mi
THE BRAKES ON THE 2012 HYUNDAI VELOSTER WILL WORK FINE ONE MINUTE AND THEN GO TO THE FLOOR SUDDENLY WITH NO BRAKING ACTION. YOU WILL HAVE TO PUMP THE BRAKES TO GET THEM TO WORK. AT ONE POINT, THE BRAKES WENT TO THE FLOOR AND PUMPING THE BRAKES FAILED TO WORK AND I WENT OVER A CURB IN A PARKING LOT. I TOOK THE CAR INTO REGIONAL HYUNDAI IN THE FIRST PART OF 2014 DUE TO THIS SITUATION BECOMING CONCERNING. THEY KEPT THE CAR FOR SEVERAL DAYS BUT SAID THEY DID NOT KNOW THE REASON FOR THE BRAKE PROBLEM. THEY STATED THEY WOULD CALL THE HYUNDAI ENGINEERS TO DISCUSS THE ISSUE BUT NEVER CALLED ME BACK. IT IS NOW JULY 2014. I STILL HAVE NOT HEARD BACK FROM HYUNDAI AND THE SITUATION WITH THE BRAKES IS WORSE. I AM TAKING THE CAR BACK INTO REGIONAL HYUNDAI ON THURSDAY, JULY 10, TO TRY, ONCE AGAIN, TO FIND AN ANSWER TO THIS PROBLEM. THE CAR IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE WITH THE BRAKE SITUATION AND I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE IT. *JS
- NHTSA ID
- 10608441
- Incident
- Jul 31, 2013
- Mileage
- 15,000 mi
AS I WAS DRIVING OUT OF MY PARKING SPOT I NOTICED A HARD PULL FROM THE REAR OF THE CAR. I OPENED THE DRIVER DOOR TO SEE WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS A NOTICED THE BACK DRIVER WHEEL WAS NOT ROTATING. IT WAS COMPLETELY STUCK. IT MADE A TIRE MARK ON THAT CONCRETE. I PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND THAT IS WHEN I HEARD A LOUD POP COMING FROM THE REAR. I ALSO NOTICED THAT THE EMERGENCY HAND BRAKE WAS COMPLETELY LOOSE. IT HAS NO PULL TO IT. AS IF IT WERE COMPLETELY SEIZED. I HAD NOTICED THIS PROBLEM IN THE HAND BRAKE A FEW WEEKS AGO BUT I DID NOT THINK IT WAS SERIOUS. ALSO A FEW WEEKS AGO I WAS DRIVING AROUND 40MPH AND NOTICED A BURNING/ FIRE SMELL COMING FROM THE REAR. I PULLED OVER AND I BENT DOWN TO SMELL THE REAR PASSENGER WHEEL AND THAT IS WHERE THE SMELL WAS COMING FROM. I WILL TAKE MY CAR TO THE DEALER TO GET THIS SERIOUS PROBLEM FIXED. I KNOW THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM ON MANUAL TRANSMISSION MODELS BUT NOT YET ON DCT MODELS WHICH IS WHAT I HAVE. PLEASE MAKE THIS A RECALL ON ALL 2012 HYUNDAI VELOSTERS. *TR
- NHTSA ID
- 10564846
- Incident
- Feb 17, 2014
- Mileage
- 43,000 mi
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI VELOSTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE TOOK LONGER THAN NORMAL TO STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. AFTER INSPECTION, THEY ADVISED HER THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 10,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 13,000. *TR UPDATED 06/10/2013 *JS
- NHTSA ID
- 10501158
- Incident
- Nov 1, 2012
- Mileage
- 10,000 mi
Body & structureBrakesPowertrain (other)
Filed Jan 19, 2013
THE CAR (HYUNDAI VELOSTER 2013, MANUAL TRANSMISSION, PRODUCTION DATE MAY 3, 2012) WAS PARKED ON A SMALL HILL, WITH THE HAND BRAKE PULLED ALL THE WAY. APPARENTLY THE HAND BRAKE FAILED, THE CAR ROLLED DOWNHILL HITTING A FENCE. *TR
- NHTSA ID
- 10493481
- Incident
- Jan 18, 2013
- Mileage
- 8,350 mi
ON SATURDAY, 9/8, I NOTICED THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER HAD LOST TENSION WHEN I FIRST STARTED THE CAR, AND AFTER RUNNING ERRANDS AND PARKING AFTERWARD, NOTICED A STRONG, "OZONE-Y" ODOR COMING FROM THE CAR, BUT WASN'T SURE FROM WHERE. I DROVE MORE A LITTLE MORE OVER THE WEEKEND AND NOTICED THE SMELL AGAIN, PLUS ACCORDING TO THE CAR'S MPG READOUT ON THE TRIP COMPUTER, THE FUEL MILEAGE WAS MUCH LOWER THAN USUAL BY 5-10 MPG. ON MONDAY, 9/10, TWO DAYS AFTER FIRST NOTICING THE SMELL AND PARKING BRAKE ISSUE BUT NOT REALIZING WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS, I DROVE THE CAR TO AND FROM WORK IN COMMUTE TRAFFIC (APPROX. 13 MILES EACH WAY). WHEN I PARKED THE CAR AFTER THE COMMUTE HOME AFTER WORK, THE BURNING SMELL WAS MUCH STRONGER, AND CLEARLY COMING FROM LEFT REAR BRAKE. UPON INSPECTION, I NOTICED LIGHT SMOKE COMING FROM PAD/ROTOR, LOTS OF BRAKE DUST, AND EVIDENCE OF GROOVING ON ROTOR, SO OBVIOUSLY THE BRAKE WAS STICKING OR DRAGGING ON THE ROTOR. I CALLED MY SERVICE DEALERSHIP RIGHT AWAY (HYUNDAI OF SEATTLE), WHO TOOK THE PROBLEM SERIOUSLY AND SAID "CALL HYUNDAI ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP ON A FLATBED TRUCK; DON'T DRIVE THE CAR." IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP THE NEXT DAY, AND DIAGNOSED WITH A LEFT REAR BRAKE CALIPER FAILURE CAUSING THE PADS TO STICK TO THE ROTORS. A NEW PART WAS ORDERED AND THE CAR REPAIRED BY SATURDAY, 9/15. THE SERVICE ADVISOR AT THE DEALERSHIP CLAIMED TO HAVE NEVER HEARD OF THIS PROBLEM BEFORE, BUT I HAVE SINCE READ ON A WEBSITE DEVOTED TO THIS SPECIFIC MODEL, VELOSTER.ORG, THAT A NUMBER OF OTHER 2012 VELOSTER OWNERS HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. THIS SEEMS A COMMON DEFECT AND CLEARLY A SAFETY ISSUE THAT HYUNDAI NEEDS TO ADDRESS AND DEALERSHIPS MADE AWARE OF. *TR
- NHTSA ID
- 10475702
- Incident
- Sep 8, 2012
- Mileage
- 8,100 mi
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.