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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Hyundai Veloster First generation (FS) dimensions and specs


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First generation (FS)
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
2016 Veloster
52
2015 Veloster
22
2014 Veloster
24
2013 Veloster
195
2012 Veloster
200

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
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
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT
headlights on low beam the lights only reach out 65-75 feet and then there is a solid dark horizon line...
1
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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Fender flares

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Rims

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  • Ouzorp Car Wheel Scratch Fix Rim Touch Up Paint Rim Scratch Repair Pen Quick And Easy Wheel(BLACK)

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    • If you are parking sideways, your wheels are easily scratched, the kits help you repair scratches and slight dents.
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Coilovers

Decals

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Performance

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Interior

Steering wheel
Speakers size
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Maintenance

Towing Capacity
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Wipers size
Fuses
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