2012 Hyundai Veloster Steering Problems

NHTSA component category: STEERING · data through 07/12/2026

42Steering complaints

14.2%Of all 295 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How steering ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE61 · 20.7%

VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY47 · 15.9%

STEERING42 · 14.2%

Unspecified / other39 · 13.2%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM37 · 12.5%

Share of the 295 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2012 Hyundai Veloster overview page.

What owners report

“I WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY ,STEERING WHEEL SEEMS TO BE STICKING ,TAKES EFFORT TO KEEP STRAIGHT ON ROAD.IT SEEMS LIKE THE STEERING WHEEL HAS A…”NHTSA complaint 10507073 — filed 04/04/2013

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI VELOSTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL HAD RESISTANCE AND WAS VERY HARD…”NHTSA complaint 10501935 — filed 03/07/2013

“EPS INDICATER LIGHT CAME ON AND LOST POWER STEERING. PULLED OVER, TURNED THE ENGINE OFF AND RESTARTER AFTER A FEW SECONDS. STEERING BACK TO NORMAL…”NHTSA complaint 10459323 — filed 05/22/2012

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Steering complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Hyundai Veloster have steering problems?

Steering is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2012 Hyundai Veloster: 42 of 295 complaints on file (14.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2012 Hyundai Veloster have in total?

295 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 15 involved a crash, 8 involved a fire, 29 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's steering category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.