10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 2 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 3 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 40,670 miles
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The dash touch screen is unresponsive
- Livermore, ME, USA
The plug behind the ac control panel (the blower motor switch) has melted because the current isn't being conducted properly. This issue started months ago when I noticed the ac control knob was getting stuck & stopped working on the numbers. This last week I smelt smoke coming from the ac control panel, which is what led me to remove the console to see behind. Apparently, this iis a very common complaint of the 2012-2016 Velosters & some people have had their dash set on fire before. I fear for my safety if the car were ever to set fire because of this design flaw & I were driving. I, & other people, could die from this. Hyundai has never issued a recall or addressed this issue.
- Jacksonville, FL, USA
The metal components of the air conditioner/heater blower switch melts on the inside creating a fire hazard.
- Jeffersonville, IN, USA
I have had 4 HVAC control heads burn out between a 2012 Veloster and my current 2016 Veloster I purchased after the 2012 was totalled. The part is burning out because it overheats and is a matter of time before it causes even greater damage and risk of injury in the future if not addressed.
- Des Moines, IA, USA
While driving the driver side seat heater instantly overheated within seconds after turning it on.
- Greenville, SC, USA
Previous complaint # NHTSA for this issue is 11254423.
- Scotch Plains, NJ, USA
The vehicle has been in and out of the shop for the last year. The car has significant vibration when turning on my ac and lights. The gas mileage has dropped from 30mpg to 17 mpg. The car lunges forward when taking of and starting. I was involved in a collision where the issues partially caused me to rear end someone. The car was totaled. In the vehicle inspection the insurance company found the frame twisted. The accident was a low speed collision where no one was injured other then myself and the vehicle in front of me a late 90's early 20's Lexus car red in color had little damage. Hyundai is unwilling to help me with the issues prior to the accident. The air bag deployed and I was tseen and reated for chemical burn from the airbag
- Scotch Plains, NJ, USA
Car keeps dying because latch to the back trunk would unlock itself continuously and even more when cold.it has been two months of taking my car back and still no answer until yesterday 2/19/19 the dealer ship said its my camera now killing my battery.through it all the dealer ship would keep my car and I was left without a loaner.
- Merced, CA, USA
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that the vehicle's rearview camera was alerting her to check the surroundings and emitted a humming noise indicating the camera was active while the vehicle was in drive. The rearview camera was only meant to be operable while the vehicle was in reverse. The screen that the camera displayed the vehicle's surroundings on was the same screen where the radio was located. During the failure, the radio was not able to turn off until the vehicle was turned off for approximately ten minutes. Also, the bluetooth that operated from the same computer system failed to turn off. The contact stated that all the electrical issues occurred without warning. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 19,500....updated 11/12/17/ consumer stated rear camera turns on in drive showing red lines. Also, not reported - sound coming from radio/ or near radio when starting car or when I get in car in am or when getting our of car. Sounds like a "buzzing" or humming sound which could be related to camera/ on screen issue. Updated 7/25/18
- Brockton, MA, USA
My 2016 Hyundai Veloster will unlock randomly while it is in motion. It more commonly unlocks at 45mph or higher. Even after it unlocks it continues to try and unlock so I am constantly hearing the click it makes when it unlocks
- Cape Coral, FL, USA
- Chicago, IL, USA