2012 HYUNDAI VELOSTER VIN: KMHTC6AD4CU030314

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Condition
Starts
Damage
Collision
Title
Salvage

VIN KMHTC6AD4CU030314 Decoding Hyundai Vin Decoder

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Make

HYUNDAI

Manufacturer Name

HYUNDAI MOTOR CO

Model

Veloster

Model Year

2012

Plant City

ULSAN

Series

GLS(Middle grade)

Vehicle Type

PASSENGER CAR

Plant Country

SOUTH KOREA

Plant Company Name

Hyundai Motor Company

Body Class

Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback

Doors

3

Bed Type

Not Applicable

Cab Type

Not Applicable

Trailer Type Connection

Not Applicable

Trailer Body Type

Not Applicable

Displacement (CC)

1600.0

Displacement (CI)

97.63799055157

Displacement (L)

1.6

Engine Model

DOHC GDI GAMMA

Fuel Type - Primary

Gasoline

Valve Train Design

Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)

Fuel Delivery / Fuel Injection Type

Stoichiometric Gasoline Direct Injection (SGDI)

Seat Belt Type

Manual

Curtain Air Bag Locations

1st and 2nd Rows

Front Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Side Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type

Direct

Bus Floor Configuration Type

Not Applicable

Bus Type

Not Applicable

Custom Motorcycle Type

Not Applicable

Motorcycle Suspension Type

Not Applicable

Motorcycle Chassis Type

Not Applicable

2012 HYUNDAI VELOSTER Crash Test Score

0

Overall Rating

Overall Front Star Rating

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Front Driver Side
Front Passenger Side

Overall Side Star Rating

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Combined Side Barrier and Pole Ratings

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Front Seat
Rear Seat

Side Barrier

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Driver
Rear Passenger

Overall Side Pole Star Rating

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Rollover Star Rating

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Rollover Risk:
0%

2012 HYUNDAI VELOSTER Safety Features

Seat Belts and Head Restraints

Dynamic Head Restraints Not Available
Head Restraint Driver, Front Passenger, Rear Seat
Advanced Belt Feature Standard
Adjustable Upper Belt Anchorage Not Available
Seat Belt Reminder System Not Available

Air Bags

Frontal Air Bag Driver, Front Passenger
Curtain Driver, Front Passenger, Rear Seat
Pelvis/Torso Driver, Front Passenger
Knee Not Available
Additional Air Bags Not Available
Meets Side Air Bag Out-of-Position Requirements Yes

Child Passenger Features

LATCH Locations Rear Seat
Safety Power Windows (Anti-Pinch) Not Available
Safety Power Windows (Anti-Pinch) locations Not Available

Complaints Assosiated with VIN KMHTC6AD4CU030314

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER

September 10, 2021
NHTSA ID Number: 11432407
Consumer Location: FORT COLLINS, CO
VIN: KMHTC6AD4CU****

Summary of Complaint

While driving on the highway today, my sunroof shattered, spreading glass everywhere. Had the cloth lining not been over the sunroof, the glass would have rained onto the driver while driving at highway speeds. The vehicle and part have not yet been inspected and no warning lamps were present.

Components: ENGINE

May 10, 2021
NHTSA ID Number: 11426784
Consumer Location: NORTH DINWIDDIE, VA
VIN: KMHTC6AD4CU****

Summary of Complaint

Started with knocking and ticking noise then failure to accelerate. Engine failed due to unknown reasons. Have been confirmed by car mechanic licensed and insured

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER ENGINE

February 08, 2021
NHTSA ID Number: 11395448
Consumer Location: BALTIMORE, MD
VIN: KMHTC6AD4CU****

Summary of Complaint

I HEARD SOMETHING DROP AND THEN THE CAR STARTED SMOKING. I PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY, TURNED OFF THE CAR, AND WENT TO OPEN THE HOOD, BUT SAW FLAMES. THE ENTIRE FRONT HALF WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. A COUPLE YEARS AGO I HAD TO GET AN ENGINE REPLACEMENT DUE TO OIL OVER CONSUMPTION. THE SAME ISSUES STARTED HAPPENING AGAIN AND THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOT HELPFUL WITH GETTING THE SITUATION FIGURED OUT.

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ENGINE

March 12, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11378370
Consumer Location: MONROE, NY
VIN: KMHTC6AD4CU****

Summary of Complaint

MY 2012 HYUNDAY VELOSTER KEEPS SHUT OFF ON THE HIGHWAY AND START RIGHT BACK AFTER 2 MINURES IT IS VERY UNSAFE .

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

June 08, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11328366
Consumer Location: NASHVILLE, TN
VIN: KMHTC6AD4CU****

Summary of Complaint

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT ISSUES WITH AC FUNCTION BEFORE STOPPING ALTOGETHER ALONG WITH THE AC CONTROL KNOB MAKING A GRINDING NOISE. AFTER A FEW DAYS I NOTICED A BURNING PLASTIC SMELL AND INVESTIGATED BEHIND THE REMOVABLE CENTER PANEL OF THE DASH AND DISCOVERED THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTED TO THE BACKSIDE OF THE CONTROL KNOB HAD EXPERIENCED MELTING ENOUGH TO DEFORM AND CHAR THE WIRING HARNESS END ALONG WITH THE BACKSIDE OF THE AC CONTROL KNOB. NO SAFETY RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR THIS ISSUE AND A GOOGLE SEARCH NOT ONLY WILL SHOW MANY OTHERS WITH IDENTICAL PROBLEMS BUT ANY PHOTOS APPEAR TO MIRROR THE DAMAGE MINE RECEIVED. HYUNDAI OF AMERICA REACHED OUT AND STATED THAT THEY HAVE NO INTENTION TO LOOK INTO OR COVER THE DAMAGE. THIS IS AN ISSUE THAT COULD HAVE NOT ONLY BURNED MY CAR DOWN BUT ALSO POSE A RISK FOR LIFE AND PROPERTY AROUND ME. THIS IS NOT NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR BUT A FAULT THAT SEEMINGLY IS GOING UNADDRESSED. *TR

Components: ENGINE

May 13, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11324868
Consumer Location: PLYMOUTH, MA
VIN: KMHTC6AD4CU****

Summary of Complaint

VEHICLE ENGINE MAKING KNOCKING SOUND WHILE IDLE AND WHILE IN GEAR. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT NEVER CAME ON. LOW OIL LIGHT NEVER CAME ON. OIL WAS LOW, SHOULDN'T HAVE BEEN DUE TO JUST HAVING OIL CHANGE, BUT NO LEAK UNDER CAR.

Components: ENGINE

January 26, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11307125
Consumer Location: SLIDELL, LA
VIN: KMHTC6AD4CU****

Summary of Complaint

ENGINE IS MAKING A VERY LOUD KNOCKING NOISE THE CAR HAS ALREADY BROKEN DOWN ON THE INTERSTATE AND HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED HOME WHEN I GOT TO THE REPAIR FACILITY THEY HAD TO CHANGE THE SPARK PLUGS THE KNOCKING NOISE IS EVEN LOUDER NOW

Components: STEERING

September 07, 2019
NHTSA ID Number: 11256196
Consumer Location: CONYERS, GA
VIN: KMHTC6AD4CU****

Summary of Complaint

THERE IS A CLICKING NOISE WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED. FIRST HAPPEN WHILE STATIONARY. IT IS NOW OCCURRING IN MOTION.

Components: STEERING

August 05, 2019
NHTSA ID Number: 11241868
Consumer Location: HOUSTON, TX
VIN: KMHTC6AD4CU****

Summary of Complaint

REDUCED STEERING RESPONSIVENESS AND CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM BEHIND THE STEERING WHEEL. LOOSE STEERING MADE STEERING LESS RESPONSIVE AND DANGEROUS. THE RUBBER STEERING COUPLING BETWEEN THE STEERING TRANSMISSION BEHIND THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE STEERING SHAFT HAS BECOME BRITTLE AND BROKE APART. THE CAR HAS 81,000 MILES ON IT AND IS ONLY SEVEN YEARS OLD. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION THE EXACT SAME PARTS ARE USED ON THE HYUNDAI ELANTRA AND SONATA, BOTH OF WHICH HYUNDAI EXTENDED THE WARRANTIES ON THIS PART TO ADDRESS THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON A HIGHWAY WHEN THE PROBLEM WAS WAS FIRST OBSERVED. THE VEHICLE DOESN'T RESPOND SMOOTHLY TO STEERING INPUT. THIS MAY RESULT IN A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER

May 24, 2019
NHTSA ID Number: 11209776
Consumer Location: SHAFER, MN
VIN: KMHTC6AD4CU****

Summary of Complaint

MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING WHEN THE PANORAMIC SUN/MOON ROOF EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING NORMALLY ON A HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 55 MPH.

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ENGINE FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

March 27, 2019
NHTSA ID Number: 11193525
Consumer Location: DAYTON, OH
VIN: KMHTC6AD4CU****

Summary of Complaint

MY CAR IS HAVING ISSUES DESCRIBING WHAT IS HAPPENING IN THE RECALL, THE ENGINE IS LOUDER THAN WHEN I GO OUT IT SOUNDS LIKE YOU'RE KNOCKING NOISE AND I JUST GOT IT IN SEPTEMBER. I NEED TO SPEAK WITH SOMEBODY ABOUT THIS SINCE IT'S NOT LISTED ON THE RECALL

Components: AIR BAGS

September 15, 2018
NHTSA ID Number: 11166430
Consumer Location: ANTIOCH, TN
VIN: KMHTC6AD4CU****

Summary of Complaint

TAKATA RECALL

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER

October 12, 2017
NHTSA ID Number: 11033366
Consumer Location: LINDEN, CA
VIN: KMHTC6AD4CU****

Summary of Complaint

MY AC/ HEATER STOPPED BLOWING OUT AIR. I DID MY RESEARCH AFTER DISCOVERING IT WOULD COST UPWARDS OF $1,000 TO REPAIR. I FOUND TONS OF VIDEOS ON YOU TUBE ADDRESSING THIS EXACT PROBLEM. THAT IS HOW I KNEW WHERE TO LOOK. AS YOU CAN SEE THERE IS A MAJOR FLAW IN THE DESIGN OF THIS UNIT THAT POSES IN MY OPINION A MAJOR SAFETY RISK. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL ISSUE AND NOT SOMETHING OWNERS OF THESE CARS NEED TO PAY OUT OF POCKET FOR. PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED PICTURES SHOWING THE MELTED PARTS AND FIRE DAMAGE THAT TOOK PLACE IN MY CAR. I DO NOT THINK IT RIGHT OR JUSTIFIED THAT OWNERS OF THESE CARS ARE NOT MADE AWARE OR HAVING IT FIXED BY THE COMPANY.

Components: STRUCTURE

June 06, 2017
NHTSA ID Number: 10993427
Consumer Location: TAMPA, FL
VIN: KMHTC6AD4CU****

Summary of Complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI VELOSTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE LOADING THE GROCERIES INTO THE VEHICLE, THE HATCH-BACK FELL ON THE CONTACT'S BACK. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED AN INJURY THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER AT: THE HYUNDAI OF WESTLEY CHAPEL, WESTLEY CHAPEL, FL, WHERE IT WAS STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CALLED AND THE CONTACT WAS PUT ON HOLD BUT A REPRESENTATIVE DID NOT RETURN TO THE LINE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS ABOUT 55,000.

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ENGINE

January 04, 2016
NHTSA ID Number: 10817768
Consumer Location: LONG BEACH, CA
VIN: KMHTC6AD4CU****

Summary of Complaint

DEALER SAYS THEY CAN'T REPLICATE THE PROBLEM. VEHICLE HAS INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS STARTING. WHEN TURNING KEY IN IGNITION, USUALLY IN COLDER WEATHER IN THE MORNINGS, VEHICLE WILL NOT START. THERE IS JUST A 1-CLICK SOUND PER IGNITION CYCLE, BUT NO IGNITION OCCURS. ALL LIGHTS COME ON DASH, RADIO TURNS ON, ETC. REPLACED BATTERY DUE TO FAILED BATTERY TEST, BUT THIS DID NOT FIX THE STARTER PROBLEM. I BELIEVE THE STARTER ASSEMBLY IS STARTING TO FAIL BUT THE DEALER HAS BEEN VERY UNHELPFUL. I DRIVE A LOT FOR WORK, ESPECIALLY TO REMOTE AREAS, AND I'M GOING TO GET STRANDED EVENTUALLY WITHOUT ANY CELL SERVICE.

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