Brake Disc Caliper Problems of Hyundai Veloster

Left rear disk brake caliper parking brake mechanism stuck in actuated position with no braking action. Same problem as existing recall, fits date window, but Hyundai did not include this VIN in the recall. Discovered problem on 17dec2019.

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Rear left caliper sticking when in reverse. Back left tire drags. Driving forward is fine, no issues. Start in March this year (2019). Not sure why this isn't part of the recall, as I've read several other complaints as well.

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Rear brake calipers stick causing the tires not to turn since the brakes are engaged this is due to the caliper being. Stuck. The dealer fixed mine on the drivers side but now the problem is in the passenger side and they refuse to fix it because the car has 63280 miles on it (3280) out of warranty. The 2012 model of this car had the exact problem and was recalled but Hyundai refuses to fix my 2013 for the same problem. Why. Look up "veloster sticking brakes" on the internet and see that this is a big problem and Hyundai knows about it (2012) but refuses to fix the later models with the problem like mine. This problem needs to be recalled before the brakes on one of them stick and cause a wreck. My car has two huge worn out spots (must replace) on the tire due to this problem. Please have this problem fixed before someone is killed due to involuntary stuck brakes.

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Veloster. After the vehicle was parked and the parking brake was set, the contact stated that the caliper failed to release. The vehicle was taken to inver grove Hyundai (1290 50th st e, inver grove heights, mn 55077, (888) 706-5928) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the rotor and brake pads needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 12v567000 (parking brake). The manufacturer was not contacted or made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that the parking brake became inoperable and the vehicle would continue to roll when parked. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the dealer. Both technicians diagnosed that the rear calipers were faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 12v567000 (brakes). The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 62,000.

At approximately 75,000 miles, the parking brake began to fail. This is a serious safety issue considering that the vehicle utilizes a manual transmission and will roll if parked on any inclined surface. This issue was addressed under the NHTSA campaign id number 12v567000, but only included replacement of the parking brake linkage and cable (the wording in campaing 12v567000 states that dealers "will replace the rear brake caliper assemblies free of charge"). For this particular vehicle, the car was serviced in 2013 to include parking brake linkage and cable replacement under that campaign. There was no particular problem with the parking brake at that time. In may of 2015, the parking brake began to fail with the exact symptoms issued in the initial recall. However, both rear brake calipers completely failed and the parking brake would no longer engage. Hyundai would not replace the calipers free of charge because the recall, according to them, did not include the brake calipers in their entirety. I believe this is a failure by Hyundai to properly address the reason for the parking brake failure. Each caliper costs somewhere between $250-$300, so consumers will currently find themselves paying approximately $800 in parts and labor to fix the problem. Because I was dissatisfied with Hyundai and their failure to replace parts that are linked to a known recall/safety issue, I had my car towed from the dealership (the brake calipers locked up after mechanics at the dealership inspected them and the car was no longer driveable) to a private mechanic to fix the problem.

On Saturday, 9/8, I noticed the parking brake lever had lost tension when I first started the car, and after running errands and parking afterward, noticed a strong, "ozone-y" odor coming from the car, but wasn't sure from where. I drove more a little more over the weekend and noticed the smell again, plus according to the car's mpg readout on the trip computer, the fuel mileage was much lower than usual by 5-10 mpg. On Monday, 9/10, two days after first noticing the smell and parking brake issue but not realizing what the problem was, I drove the car to and from work in commute traffic (approx. 13 miles each way). When I parked the car after the commute home after work, the burning smell was much stronger, and clearly coming from left rear brake. Upon inspection, I noticed light smoke coming from pad/rotor, lots of brake dust, and evidence of grooving on rotor, so obviously the brake was sticking or dragging on the rotor. I called my service dealership right away (Hyundai of seattle), who took the problem seriously and said "call Hyundai roadside assistance to have the car towed to the dealership on a flatbed truck; don't drive the car. " it was towed to the dealership the next day, and diagnosed with a left rear brake caliper failure causing the pads to stick to the rotors. A new part was ordered and the car repaired by Saturday, 9/15. The service advisor at the dealership claimed to have never heard of this problem before, but I have since read on a website devoted to this specific model, Veloster. Org, that a number of other 2012 Veloster owners have had the same problem. This seems a common defect and clearly a safety issue that Hyundai needs to address and dealerships made aware of.

Original email sent to Hyundai motors USA "dear Hyundai motors USA, I have visited the dealership with my new Veloster for two issues on the car. I was advised to contact you to open a case as the dealer would not attempt to fix the issues as there is no recalls or service bulletins. Here are the following problems I have notified the d ealer of and those that need to be fixed. 1) serious issue! when braking under heavy conditions, both abs and non abs cases, the car swerves and/or loses it's 'rear' to either left or right. I've braked hard several times and it feels like the rear end is giving out. During abs conditions, the car swerves like it's a rwd driven vehicle. This is not only scary as a consumer but dangerous to others. If there is any condensation on the road while braking and the leaning to one side occurs and/or swerving, I could hydroplane and cause a major accident because of a mechanical defect. I have done my own research and spoken to other Veloster owners as well. They have mentioned they have the same problem and their dealer has ordered and replaced one of the rear brake calipers to solve the problem. I informed my service advisor & the mechanic of this issue on 3 separate test drives. 1 test drive with service advisor in my Veloster, 1 with the mechanic in my Veloster & 1 in another new Veloster with the mechanic. In all cases the vehicle swerved or felt like the rear end was coming lose. Please have this issue fixed and provide customer service. I was very disappointed to learn that I have to write you prior to the dealer servicing my vehicle. I will be cooperative in this issue and look forward to a solution.

Beginning in February, noticed brake dust smell coming from the driver's side rear wheel. Upon inspection found that the parking brake linkage was sticking in the "on" position when the parking brake lever was released. At the same time experienced a small pull to the left and a noticeable loss in m. P. G. A trip to the local Hyundai service department confirmed that the right rear caliper was sticking. I was told that the problem was only for the "defective" drivers side and it was a manufacturing problem. The repair happened in March and seemed to be working fine at that time. In April, a "bang" sound stated to be heard when releasing the parking and driving away after sitting over night. This "bang" sound stated as an only once a week problem to now an every day problem. I have looked and confirmed that now "both" rear calipers are sticking upon releasing the brake in the morning. The problem is still happing and now braking while driving is starting to become inconsistent. Sometimes the car brakes fine, other times the car seems to have a noticeable "weak" braking function (increasing stopping distance). Upon looking up problem on the internet, I discovered that many other owners of 2012 Velosters are having the same problem. The problem seems to be for owners in northern part of the north America where dirty/ salty roads are seen (I live in vermont). My concern is that the braking system was not design to deal with these conditions and corrosion is affecting the function of the rear braking system. I'm also concerned that Hyundai motor company is not coming up with a solution and is just replacing the same defective caliper with another one.