Vehicle recall 12V567000 · December 7, 2012
2012 Hyundai Veloster
Moisture and road grime may cause the parking brake components to bind.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Hyundai's recall campaign number is 107.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V567000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 7, 2012
- Filed by
- Hyundai Motor Company
- Manufacturer campaign
- 107
- Owner notification
- January 22, 2013
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 4,490
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Parking brake › Conventional › Mechanical › Linkage and cable
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Hyundai Veloster (2012): 2012
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