Overview & Reviews

The 2012 Hyundai Veloster is an all-new model.

• Large trunk
• Lots of features for the money
• Long warranty coverage.
• Distinctive styling
• Innovative three-door design

• Lackluster acceleration
• Poor rear visibility
• Cramped rear seats
• Ride quality can be overly harsh at times.
• Noticeable road noise

User Reviews:

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  Complete Disappointment - 2012 Hyundai Veloster
  By bretp21 - October 3 - 3:56 pm

  Ive had my Veloster for 4 months now and Ive had nothing but issues. The transmission has a design flaw which causes a lag in between 1 and 2. The check engine light kept lighting up like a Christmas tree with only 800 miles on it. The interior, although beautiful, is super squeaky when driving. The stereo will randomly lock on the screensaver and not work for hours at a time. And now my engine is starting to sputter randomly like its not getting fuel. After driving used cars all my life, this was my first new car and I couldnt be more disappointed. Its had more issues than any used car Ive ever owned and its brand new. The worst part? Hyundai doesnt care.

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  After 3 months, could not live with the lack of power - 2012 Hyundai Veloster
  By rskdsk - April 1 - 12:27 am

  In general it is a nice car, but the lack of power is just not something I can handle any longer. If you live in a place were you need to pull out into traffic ... DO NOT BUY THIS CAR ... or you will cause an accident. I got the fully loaded model with the tech and appearance package, moon roof, etc... but could not get home-link. The nav is easy to use with good graphics, the ride is ok, but sloppy when push to its limits. The 38 mpg is only achieved when light-footed on the highway, otherwise the true milage is 27-28. In summary, I thought by buying a fully loaded model would somehow compensate for the lack of power ... I was wrong.

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  I shouldve listened to my father - 2012 Hyundai Veloster
  By mrskenny - November 18 - 11:14 pm

  Ive had problems with my Veloster after hitting the 25,000 miles range. I had to replace my tires, twice, and after complaining to consumer affairs, I was sent a reply email basically telling me nothing is their fault. The Veloster does not come with a spare so I had to call road side assistance. Road Side assistance told me to go to the nearest Hyundai dealership....it was Sunday, theyre closed. So, basically, Hyundai uses really bad tire manufacturers and then claims to have no sort of responsibilities for the types of tires they put on your car. The "touch screen" screen stopped working, even after having a recall and getting it fixed. I will never again purchase a Hyundai!!!

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  First Time Buyer - Worst Purchase Ever!!! - 2012 Hyundai Veloster
  By wendeez - November 5 - 9:19 pm

  Where do I even begin... Bought my Veloster June 2012 and have put about 22,000 miles on it since then. 19 days after having the vehicle I was going down a major highway when my sunroof shattered on me. Glass EVERYWHERE! Dealership claimed that it was my fault but "since I am a first time buyer they would pick up on the cost". Dealership had my car for 14 days and I had to battle with them to get a renal car. Since then I have had it in the shop to replace the Climate Control Unit and the third time fixing the touch screen radio unit. Bought this car because I thought it would be reliable, great gas mileage, and fun to drive.... Boy was I wrong on that! Waiting for Lemon Law to take it away!

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  Very unhappy - 2012 Hyundai Veloster
  By unhappy1980 - June 6 - 10:41 am

  I purchased my veloster 9 months ago and the vehicle is in the shop every other month for a problem. Ive gone past the dealer and still Hyundai Canada is not doing anything. Its ridiculous on how they can sell a lemon and not take responsibility for there default merchandise. I cant even enjoy my vehicle and making payments on a car that spends more time at the dealer then with me.Im very disappointed in hyundai and the customers satisfaction is there thing bullshit. Its excuse after excuse and they lie about the work they claim they did on the vehicle. Im extremely frustrated and ready to take further measures.

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  Junk - 2012 Hyundai Veloster
  By jttaint - February 28 - 9:22 pm

  I am trading this car in after owning for a year and putting 20k miles on it. The transmission is garbage and Hundai knows it. We purchased the car because my wife liked the looks and because I have purchased two Hundai Elantras and they have been excellent cars. My 2009 Elantra has 100k miles on it and I have only done the standard maintenence on it, tires, belts, brakes and oil changes. It runs like a champ. This car is junk. It is my own fault for buying a car the year they release it with so much new technology on it, I should have known better. Hundai is practically begging me to trade this car in so I am going down to Hundai today to trade this in on a new Elantra.

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  Buyer Beware - 2012 Hyundai Veloster
  By madnmas1 - March 23 - 6:50 am

  My husband bought the Veloster in 2012. He needed a car that had good gas mileage but with a somewhat sporty look. To give you an idea, next month will be a year and it already has 25k miles on it. Long story short within one week the car died, antifreeze everywhere, and they had to replace the gasket. It started shaking real bad and Hyundai did not want to let us trade it in. We went the BBB route and did not win. Took it in recently for FOUR recalls..the sunroof is known to shatter at high way speeds, the rear calibers had to be replaced and were a safety issue, the mileage was misadvertised and now we get a refund check for mileage every so often Buyer Beware. Run as fast as you can.

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  Mad, sad,the worst car ever!! Do not buy - 2012 Hyundai Veloster
  By inot34 - March 26 - 7:44 am

  Bought the car 10 month ago , problems since the beginning !! Already been on the warranty 9 times ,replaced the navigation sistem after 3 fix, rear bumper replaced by the warranty after being melted by the exhaust , melting again btw , engine light on 8 times !the gas meter on the tank has been replaced , damaged again btw !the car shakes like a train after 75 miles !! And hyunday dont pay for the rentals so paying a car monthly plus a rental Evry month ! For a week while the car is on service ! Do not buy ! Still waiting for hyunday to buy it back ! First time ever reviewing I hate complaining , but this is to much ! This car is a joke! I should of stay with Honda .

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  Swindled - 2012 Hyundai Veloster
  By bds2 - April 15 - 9:37 am

  Had it in 6 times to fix the Blue Link, twice for the satellite radio, once to repair power mirror, once to replace defective door panel, theyre refusing to fix bubbling paint on door saying its "commercially acceptable" and are calling the new grinding in the transmission when reversing "characteristic of the vehicle. Car is only 3-1/2 months old and has been nothing but problems. Filed an arbitration claim with BBB but am now told the nearest office to hear the claim is a 5 hour drive away one way. Dont buy a Hyundai since they require you sign a BBB arbitration clause, unless you have a BBB site closer than 5 hours away.