Safety Recall NHTSA · 12V567000 Reported December 7, 2012

Parking brake components may bind

Hyundai Motor America · Parking Brake · 4,490 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
12V567000
Manufacturer Campaign
107
Component
Parking Brake
Vehicles Affected
4,490
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 7, 2012

Defect 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.

Safety 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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Hyundai Motor America dealer and reference recall ID 12V567000 or campaign 107.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 12V567000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 12V567000?

NHTSA recall 12V567000 was issued by Hyundai Motor America on December 7, 2012. It addresses: Parking brake components may bind. The recall affects approximately 4,490 vehicles, with the defect involving the Parking Brake component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Hyundai Motor America dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V567000 or the manufacturer campaign number 107. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.