HYUNDAI 2012 HYUNDAI VELOSTER Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2012 HYUNDAI VELOSTER
Brand
HYUNDAI
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2012
Hyundai Motor Company is recalling certain 2012 HYUNDAI VELOSTER vehicles due to parking brake:conventional:mechanical:linkage and cable issues. If the parking brake components bind, the parking brake may not operate properly, and the parking brake may drag while driving or may not fully engage.
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2012 Veloster vehicles manufactured from July 2, 2011, through February 27, 2012 and equipped with manual transmissions. Moisture and road grime may cause the parking brake components to bind.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the parking brake components bind, the parking brake may not operate properly, and the parking brake may drag while driving or may not fully engage when the vehicle is parked. If the parking brake is not fully engaged when parked, a manual transmission may move unintentionally, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear brake caliper assemblies free of charge. The safety recall began January 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026