Hyundai Veloster First generation (FS) (2012 - 2017)

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First generation (FS) of Hyundai Veloster has been in production since 2012 by 2017.
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2017 Hyundai Veloster Engines list
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2013 Hyundai Veloster Engines list
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2012 Hyundai Veloster Engines list
Hyundai Veloster First generation (FS) dimensions and specs
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Body style | Hatchback, Coupe |
Engine options | G4FJ, 1.6L I-4, 201 HP, 195 lb/ft |
G4FC, 1.6L I-4, 122 HP, 115 lb/ft | |
Transmission | 6-spd man w/OD, 6-spd auto-shift man w/OD |
Drive type | front-wheel |
Length | 166.1 - 167.3 in |
Width | 70.5 - 71.1 in |
Height | 55.10 in |
Wheelbase | 104.30 in |
Curb weight | 2584 - 2877 lbs |
Number of doors | 3 |
Seating capacity | 4 |
Cargo capacity | 15.5 cu.in |
Cargo capacity with seats hold down | 34.7 cu.in |
Front hip room | 53 - 53.2 in |
Rear hip room | 52.6 - 53 in |
Front Headroom | 37 - 39 in |
Rear Headroom | 35 - 35.3 in |
Front shoulder room | 55.6 - 56 in |
Rear shoulder room | 54.00 in |
Fuel tank capacity | 13.20 gal |
MPG (City/Highway) | 24 - 28/33 - 37 |
Towing capacity | 1000 lbs |
0-60 mph / 0-100 kph | 6.8 - 9.1 sec |
¼ mile time | 15.1 - 16.7 sec |
Hyundai Veloster Common Problems generations
Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a perfect car. Each car has its own design flaws and problems that the user has to deal with. During the Hyundai Veloster First generation (FS) production period from 2012 to 2017 drivers have reported 504 complaints. The most common problems are ENGINE, POWER TRAIN, SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY.
Model Year | Complaints |
2017 Veloster |
11
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2016 Veloster |
52
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2015 Veloster |
22
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2014 Veloster |
24
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2013 Veloster |
195
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2012 Veloster |
200
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Problem Category | Number of Problems |
ENGINE i purchased my 2014 veloster turbo right off of the showroom floor. when i was driving home 90 miles from... |
108
~ 62795 miles |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER panoramic sunroof blows up while driving in highway theres no signs of rock hitting it.... |
71
~ 45849 miles |
POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2014 hyundai veloster. while parked the vehicle failed to shift into gear. also while driving... |
69
~ 30106 miles |
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY my 2013 hyundai veloster's sunroof exploded violently while parked under the carport. it caused damaged to the interior and to... |
68
~ 33078 miles |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i purchased my 2014 veloster turbo right off of the showroom floor. when i was driving home 90 miles from... |
65
~ 53213 miles |
STEERING i purchased my 2014 veloster turbo right off of the showroom floor. when i was driving home 90 miles from... |
61
~ 45101 miles |
BODY > STRUCTURE i purchased my velsoter brand new with 33 miles on it in november 2014. if feb of 2015 i started... |
40
~ 39885 miles |
SERVICE BRAKES sold a 2014 hyundai veloster with grinding brakes acceleration problem and vibration issues. i was told everything would be fixed.... |
26
~ 37981 miles |
VISIBILITY/WIPER on 09/23/2017 i was driving on the highway on a sunny day around 80 degrees with my sunroof closed and... |
26
~ 41302 miles |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL driver turned right from a stop sign onto a highway and began accelerating to 55 m.p.h when driver reached approximately... |
24
~ 23963 miles |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai veloster. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph fuel fumes filled the... |
23
~ 41874 miles |
AIR BAGS tl* the contact owned a 2013 hyundai veloster. while making a turn at 40 mph the contact was involved in... |
22
~ 43074 miles |
WHEELS i purchased my velsoter brand new with 33 miles on it in november 2014. if feb of 2015 i started... |
17
~ 25874 miles |
SUSPENSION i purchased my velsoter brand new with 33 miles on it in november 2014. if feb of 2015 i started... |
13
~ 27733 miles |
SEAT BELTS there is a plastic guide that allows the rear seat belts to retract and extend freely. on a number of... |
8
~ 19309 miles |
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL i have a hyundai veloster 2013 i noticed my brake light came on the dash on monday but went... |
7
~ 39545 miles |
VISIBILITY driving to work at 45mph and the rear hatch window shattered. nothing hit it no previous cracks etc. back glass |
7
~ 13376 miles |
TIRES this incident happened twice i was driving to wv from nc with 14356 miles on my brand new car hyundai... |
7
~ 18884 miles |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai veloster turbo. the contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph the low... |
6
~ 39999 miles |
STRUCTURE on friday may 10 i took my veloster to the dealer as i was considering a possible trade in. the... |
4
~ 4827 miles |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl* the contact owns a 2014 hyundai veloster. while driving at an unknown speed the check engine indicator illuminated. the... |
3
~ 17930 miles |
SIDEWALL > TIRES this incident happened twice i was driving to wv from nc with 14356 miles on my brand new car hyundai... |
3
~ 20218 miles |
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY the 2013 hyundai veloster turbo has a torsion beam rear suspension that when combined with the factory 18" wheels and... |
2
~ 14664 miles |
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the speedometer and tachometer dashboard instruments are almost unreadable by persons with red-green color blindness. approximately 5% to 10% of... |
2
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HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING headlights on low beam the lights only reach out 65-75 feet and then there is a solid dark horizon line... |
2
~ 25000 miles |
ROOF AND PILLARS > BODY > STRUCTURE i was driving making a left hand turn from a stop light and then heard a very loud bang! the... |
2
~ 50225 miles |
DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS clock spring sensor 2014 hyundai veloster... |
1
~ 100500 miles |
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2017 hyundai veloster. while driving 58 mph the vehicle fishtailed and crashed into a fence.... |
1
~ 35000 miles |
HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai veloster. the contact stated that while loading the groceries into the vehicle the... |
1
~ 55000 miles |
PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) > CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai veloster. while driving 50 mph the clutch pedal collapsed onto the floorboard. the... |
1
~ 130000 miles |
STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl* the contact owns a 2016 hyundai veloster. while driving 65 mph the gear shifter was unable to shift from... |
1
~ 24000 miles |
CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai veloster. the contact stated that the parking brake became inoperable and the vehicle... |
1
~ 62000 miles |
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT we started to notice our radio reception was going in and out. we took it to the dealership and they... |
1
~ 10000 miles |
FRONT > SEAT BELTS cpsc#i1310578a. 2012 hyundai veloster. the consumer stated that she was having problems with the drivers seat belt. *ln the consumer... |
1
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ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT headlights on low beam the lights only reach out 65-75 feet and then there is a solid dark horizon line... |
1
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POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY vehicle in park drivers side window and passenger rear does not engage to bring down window. also 2nd incident on... |
1
~ 1756 miles |
PARKING BRAKE on saturday 9/8 i noticed the parking brake lever had lost tension when i first started the car and after... |
1
~ 8100 miles |
REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY there seems to be a problem with adjusting the veloster side mirrors so they swing far enough out for tall... |
1
~ 500 miles |
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN while approaching a traffic circle the driver slowed the car from 30 mph to about 15 mph for traffic sequencing.... |
1
~ 1000 miles |
SEATS there is one serious safety defect with this car the side mirror adjustments (in particular the passenger's side). the dealership... |
1
~ 50 miles |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC beginning in february noticed brake dust smell coming from the driver's side rear wheel. upon inspection found that the parking... |
1
~ 6000 miles |
How to improve the appearance of your Hyundai Veloster and to make it look younger?
Time goes on, and the automobile industry does not stand still. The cars that were trendy just a few years ago no longer make people look at you with such enthusiasm. However, you won't love your car any less because it's getting old. But if you want your Hyundai Veloster to stand out from the crowd and still catch the eye, transform its appearance. Put on nice rims - it'll make it more noticeable right away. Install coilovers - lowered cars always look cooler. Add fender flares to the kit and you get a sportier look. Put decals on it and people passing by won't be able to take their eyes off of you.
However, you can not only change the appearance of your car beyond recognition, but also to rejuvenate it. If you want, you can make your car a couple of generations younger. To do this you should buy a body kit - a set of body elements that repeat the outlines of cars of later versions. It won't make the car go faster, but it will be extremely difficult to notice the differences externally.
Body kits
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Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler...
- 【Material】Made of updated durable and sturdy ABS, no deformation in long-term use, physically strong firm and durable, anti-collision and scratch-resistant
- 【Special Design】DIY installation, different cool style reveal no matter you install the White spoiler or...
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GOOACC 240PCS Bumper Retainer Clips Car ...
- UNIVERSAL FIT KIT - Great Assortment Push Retainer Kit with 12 popular size, fitting for door trim, radiator shield yoke, fender, bumper and splash shield retainers replacement for Ford, GM, Chrysler, Toyota, Honda and more.
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Mega Racer Universal JDM Racing Style Gl...
- ? UNIVERSAL FIT: Our Hood Scoop Is Ultra Light Weight And Designed To Be A Universal Fit With Every Car With A Flat Hood Type. Upgrade The Look Of Your Vehicle With No Cutting Or...
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Xotic Tech Universal Front Bumper Lip Ch...
- [Model] - Universal fitment for most vehicle front bumper lip.(Please measure and check the position you are going to install the spoiler, and make sure these splitters will fit your vehicle before purchase.)
- [Material] -...
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Bumper Trunk Quick Release Front Rear Bu...
- Need to attach and detach your bumper quickly? Quick release fasteners are great for front bumpers, rear bumpers, and hatch lids that need to be frequently removed. They are perfect for people who go to...
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Q1-Tech Front Bumper Lip fit for compati...
- Fitment: Compatible with 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Hyundai Veloster
- Made From High Quality ABS with Unpainted Matt Black that is Very Flexible and won't Crack
- Provide an elegant and personalized appearance, Front bumper...
Fender flares
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EZ Flares – The Original Universal Fle...
- ENHANCE & PROTECT YOUR RIDE – The universal fender EZ Flares are a fast, easy, and low-cost way to give your car an aggressive, off-road look! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
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EZ Flares XL – The Original Universal ...
- MAXIMUM PROTECTION & TIRE COVERAGE – The universal EZ Flares XL are fast, easy way to give your truck an aggressive, off-road look and stay legal! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
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GOOACC Blind Rivet,Fender Flare & Rocker...
- 20 Pieces of Nylon Blind Rivets: Replaces GM: 10184895, 20452072 Ford: N803862-S, Chrysler: 6501559, 6506007-AA
- 20 Pieces of Fender Flare & Rocker Moulding Clip:Replaces Chrysler: 68039280-AA Jeep Wrangler JK & Wrangler Unlimited JK 2007 -
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Mean Mug Auto 23181-6133A 50x Fender Fla...
- Precision-engineered to push firmly into a 10 mm hole and lock into place.
- Ready to fit snuggly into your vehicle with the 14 mm stem length and the 38 mm head diameter.
- Compatible with Chrysler:...
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50PCS Fender Flare Clips, Push Door Trim...
- [High quality material]: Fender Flare Clips are made of high quality Nylon material, which is wear-resistant and corrosion resistant. It is equipped with black foam for better sealing, smaller swing, and is not easy to...
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A-Premium 4 Pcs Black Universal Splash G...
- Upgraded Universal Mud Flaps Splash Guards; Drilling Holes Required
- Compatible Makes: Universal; For All Body Styles: Car, Pickup, SUV, Van, Truck, etc.
- Package Includes: 4 Pcs (1 Set) --- Front and Rear
- Color: Black; Material:...
Rims
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All-Fit Rim Trim Wheel Protection Strips...
- Car Wheel Rim Protection Strips Available In 7 Standout Colors ?
- 25 Feet of OEM Grade Wheel Rim Material That Won't Rip Or Tear
- Package Includes Enough Rim Trim Wheel Protection For Four 24 inch...
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TOUREN TR60 3260 Wheel 17X7.5 5X100/5X11...
- Touren Employs The Most Advanced Engineering In All Of Our Wheels
- Our Meticulous Standards Deliver The Highest Quality And Performance For Your Vehicle
- Vivid Finishes Create Tasteful Looks With Stylish Appeal; Our Lifetime Warranty Is...
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Ouzorp Car Wheel Scratch Fix Rim Touch U...
- If you are parking sideways, your wheels are easily scratched, the kits help you repair scratches and slight dents.
- It has never been easier to repair your wheels quickly! No need to take your wheels...
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Ouzorp Car Wheel Scratch Fix Rim Touch U...
- If you are parking sideways, your wheels are easily scratched, the kits help you repair scratches and slight dents.
- It has never been easier to repair your wheels quickly! No need to take your wheels...
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Touren TR60 Matte Black/Machined Ring Wh...
- Matte Black/Machined Ring Finish
- 18x8 Size, 40 Offset
- Formed with a fierce 14-spoke mesh pattern that lets your brake system show through
- Topped off with a matching Touren center cap
- Made from aluminum for weight...
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VARGTR 4 Pcs Tire Valve Stem Caps,Lumino...
- [Material] The valve dust cap is made of high-quality and durable ABS plastic, which is dustproof and waterproof and can be used for a long time.
- [Fluorescent Design] The wheel tire valve absorbs light when...
Coilovers
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Godspeed(MSS0104-A) MonoSS Coilover For ...
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Rev9 R9-HS2-059_4 Hyper-Street II Coilov...
- Compatible With Hyundai Veloster (FS) 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
- Spring Rate: Front - 8 kg/mm (448 lbs/inch) | Rear - 5 kg/mm (280 lbs/inch) // Top Mount: Yes, Standard Top Mount | Yes,...
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maXpeedingrods Coilovers with 24 Damping...
- 【Fitment】 For Hyundai Veloster (FS) 2013 2014 2015.
- 【24 Rebound Force Levels for More Control】 Level 0-8 suggest for race tracks use;Level 9-16 suggest for mountain anfractuosities use;Level 17-24 suggest for street use. You can...
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Rev9 R9-HPX-1004_1 Hyper-Street ONE Coil...
- Compatible With Hyundai Veloster (FS) 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
- Spring Rate: Front - 6 kg/mm (336 lbs/inch) | Rear - 4 kg/mm (224 lbs/inch) // Damping Levels: 16 Levels // Top Mount: Front...
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Godspeed MRS1800-D MonoRS Coilover Suspe...
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Godspeed ( MRS1800 ) HYUNDAI VELOSTER 12...
Decals
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24 x 6.6 Inches Giant Car Bumper Sticker...
- What Will You Get: this package contains 2 pieces 24 x 6.6 inches of large size car stickers for easy replacement and sharing, this will be the ideal present option, and if you have a...
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Arrow Reflective Stickers for Car, 24PCS...
- 【Safety Warning Stickers】: This car sticker is designed with a diamond-grade, high-brightness reflective prism structure, which can have a good reflective effect even in low light. It is not only a cool decorative item, but...
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Frienda 6 Pieces Small Flame Decals Stic...
- Adorn your cars: these transfer decals are the fastest and easiest way to customize your car, can add more shine and personality to your vehicles and win more compliments from others
- Easy to use: the...
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3D Aluminum Alloy American US Flag Decal...
- Note: Please refer to picture 2 for size. The size of each shape is different. Please confirm the shape and size you need carefully before purchasing.Waterproof, light, no shrinkage, no fading, no rust.
- Quality: High...
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8 Pcs Wheel Rim Decal Stripes Car Decals...
- Quality Materials: these rim decals are made of reflective PVC material, which is waterproof and windproof, can resist rain erosion and sunlight, not easy to fade, good adhesion, not easy to fall, and can be...
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7 inch Snow Mountain Tree Stickers for C...
- 【Works for A Long Time】: This forest snow mountain sticker is made of high quality PVC material, not only waterproof and anti-fading, but also not easy to fade very durable. We use a high level...

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