Salvage & auction history — 2012 HYUNDAI VELOSTER

Every IAA and Copart auction record we’ve archived for this vehicle across Copart USA. Newest first.

Auction records: 2 Branded title: SalvageLast recorded mileage: 141,015 miLast damage: MechanicalRuns & drivesKeysLast bid: US$2501.6 LGasoline

Last updated Nov 4, 2026

Auction history

KMHTC6AD6CU041430 · 2012 HYUNDAI VELOSTER

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Copart

past sale

US$250.00

2012 Hyundai Veloster

Last prebid: US$250.00

Sun Valley, CA

Mechanical141,015 miSalvage

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Gallery

Copart

past sale

2012 Hyundai Veloster

Last prebid: —

Sun Valley, CA

Front End141,015 miSalvage

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Earlier sale cycles

The same lot number ran before on these dates — typically sold on approval, refused, and re-run.

Oct 21, 2026Copart USA · #69943896$250
Oct 14, 2026Copart USA · #69943896$250
Oct 7, 2026Copart USA · #69943896$250
Sep 30, 2026Copart USA · #69943896$250

Full vehicle specifications

Make: HYUNDAI
Model: Veloster
Model year: 2012
Trim: GLS(Middle grade)
Body style: Coupe
Vehicle type: PASSENGER CAR
Doors: 3
Displacement: 1.6 L
Engine model: DOHC GDI GAMMA
Fuel: Gasoline
Manufacturer: HYUNDAI MOTOR CO
Assembly country: SOUTH KOREA
Assembly plant: ULSAN
Gross weight (GVWR): Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)

Decoded from the VIN via the U.S. NHTSA vPIC database — free public data.

Recalls and crash ratings

6 recall campaigns on record

Visibility › Sun/moon roof assemblyDec 2012
Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2012 Veloster vehicles manufactured from November 1, 2011, through April 17, 2012 and equipped with panoramic sunroofs. The panoramic sunroof assembly may been weakened during installation at the factory.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the sunroof's integrity and replace the sunroof glass assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began January 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
Parking brake › Conventional › Mechanical › Linkage and cableDec 2012
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.
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.
Visibility › Sun/moon roof assemblyFeb 2013
Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2012 Veloster vehicles manufactured from July 4, 2011, through October 31, 2011 and equipped with panoramic sunroofs. The panoramic sunroof assembly may have been weakened during installation at the factory.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the sunroof's integrity and replace the sunroof glass assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began during March 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
Equipment › ElectricalJul 2020
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Hyundai Elantra and Sonata Hybrid, 2012 Accent and Veloster vehicles. The 12V accessory socket outlet may have been over-tightened during installation, possibly disabling the thermal fuse and allowing the outlet to overheat with prolonged use, such as by using the Tire Mobility Kit air compressor to inflate a tire.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Tire Mobility Kit accessory outlet plug with a direct-to-battery connection wire harness kit, free of charge. The recall began September 28, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 193.
Electrical systemFeb 2023
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Veloster vehicles. High conductive liquid may leak into the Reverse Park Aid Sensor (RPAS), which can result in an electrical short circuit.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the RPAS fuse and sensor, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 28, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 242.
Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/moduleSep 2023
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.

From the U.S. NHTSA, by model year, make and model — not this exact car. A recall may already have been repaired; ask the seller or a dealer with the VIN.

Fuel economy

Regular Gasoline

City: 27 MPG
Highway: 35 MPG
Combined: 30 MPG
Fuel per year: US$2,150
CO2: 296 g/mi

Figures for Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L — one of 2 variants the EPA lists for this model year

From the U.S. EPA, by model year, make and model — not this exact car. Fuel per year assumes U.S. prices and 15,000 miles.

Guides for this vehicle

Fuel economy

Regular Gasoline

City

27 MPG

Highway

35 MPG

Combined

30 MPG

Fuel per year

US$2,150

CO2

296 g/mi

Figures for Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L — one of 2 variants the EPA lists for this model year

From the U.S. EPA, by model year, make and model — not this exact car. Fuel per year assumes U.S. prices and 15,000 miles.