2012 Hyundai Veloster: won't start

5 of the 296 complaints about the 2012 Hyundai Veloster describe won't start.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 2%
typical mileage: 84,765
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 30 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Won't start by model year

2020
1
2019
1
2017
2
2016
1
2015
1
2014
1
2013
3
2012
5

What owners say

Filed Dec 10, 2020 · Driver assistance, Engine · 157,000 miles · AZ

The engine failed does not start and there is a lot of smoke

Filed Apr 12, 2019 · Engine, Transmission · 90,000 miles · NY

While parked, car starts hard then will not shift, despite the dash saying it's in drive. Have to shut off, wait, then restart. At stop signs, car will stall then not restart. Once restarted, car will not shift. Need to shut off then restart repeatedly until it shifts. While in motion going straight on the highway, car will act as if it's lost engine power and then stall completely. Again, car will not start, and once it starts it will not shift. Again repeat the turn on/off process until it shifts. Has happened more and more frequently but dealer cannot give me an answer. This car is very unsafe to me and others on the road with it's unpredictability.

Filed Jan 5, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 36,700 miles · CA

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.

Filed Dec 23, 2015 · Electrical · 84,765 miles · NY

Vehicle would not start. Smart junction box was found to be faulty due to a short in the wiring harness. In addition to the wiring harness needing to be repaired, the battery needed to be replaced. Was not covered under the warranty or extended warranty.

Filed Jan 29, 2014 · Electrical · 55,100 miles · NY

Vehicle fails to engage starter during start sequence. Tried battery booster jump but no change in condition. Car has full power to all lighting and gauges but will not engage starter, all you hear is a "click" sound from engine compartment. Problem has been intermittent since car was towed to dealers on 11/25/13 for no start condition. Dealer was unable to duplicate problem but performed technical service updates to ECM & info ctr. Head unit. Frequency of problem has accelerated over past 4 days and now have to "pop start" the car by rolling it and letting out clutch in gear to start engine. This is a safety issue since the car can leave you stranded with no warning.