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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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KMHTC6AD1CU••••••2012 Hyundai VELOSTER
This build draws 1.7× more complaints than the average 2012 Hyundai VELOSTER build (23 vs 14).
23on this build
275on the model
20builds in total
2injuries
Most reportedVisibility 3Visibility/wiper 3Steering 3Electrical System 3
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringMay 2024
While driving and trying to travel in a straight line the steering wheel would bind snd stick while trying make slight corrections. This would cause the vehicle to constantly swerve from side to side. The Hyundai dealer (Classic Hyundai) misdiagnosed the problem and claimed the…
Fuel SystemAug 2023
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic,…
Unknown Or OtherJun 2022
Air conditioning connecter/wire I burnt/burning making me feel uneasy and have a fear of vehicle catching on fire There were no warning lights or messages that notified. Found out by smell of burning plastic Hyundai dealership inspected but did not think it was a huge issue and…
Electrical SystemFeb 2022
The electrical system was faulty since day one. When a turn signal is on and you turn the steering wheel that direction the light will turn off. This is SO DANGEROUS. The speed is also very iffy every time you break
Visibility/wiperAug 2020
I was outside of my house driveway when I heard a loud boom. The sunroof in my car exploded right before my eyes. The car was not on. It had been hours since I'd driven I,t thankfully. When the glass exploded I could see chunks and particles of glass flying at me. It was…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN KMHTC6AD1CU030402 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.