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2021 Hyundai Veloster N reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2021 Hyundai Veloster N has 18 complaints with NHTSA after 6 years, or 3 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Veloster N years here — over the median of the other years, which is 0. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Control module and Automatic transmission.

2019 Hyundai Veloster N
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Complaints

18

Per year

3

Recalls

2

Years on the road

6

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Lane departure (9 of 18), then Steering (6) and Electrical system (3). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 1 that reports a death.

Next to 2020 and 2022

The 2020 Veloster N has 3 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2022 has 37 complaints, 6 per year. The 2021 has more complaints per year than the 2020. The 2021 has fewer complaints per year than the 2022.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2021 Hyundai Veloster N. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (2)

Recall gasoline fuel system, delivery, fuel pump, control module 2024-07-12 · NHTSA campaign 24V528000
Summary Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Veloster N, 2019-2023 Genesis G70, 2022-2023 Elantra N, and Kona N vehicles. The fuel pump may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Remedy Dealers will update engine control module software. In addition, dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pump assembly, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 9, 2024. Some interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 3, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 262 and 023G.
Recall powertrain, automatic transmission 2022-10-06 · NHTSA campaign 22V746000
Summary Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe, Sonata, Veloster N, 2022 Santa Cruz, Elantra N, and Kona N vehicles. The vehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction, which can result in a complete loss of drive power.
Remedy Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary. Dealers will also update the transmission control unit software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 236.

Complaints by component (18 total)

Lane departure
9
Steering
6
Electrical system
3
Powertrain
2
Seat belts
1
Wheels
1
Crash-flagged

1

Fire-flagged

1

Injury reports

0

Death reports

1

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "The power steering motor fails at random and without warning, creating an imminent wreck hazard. At any time, the wheel will lose all power steering and simultaneously illuminate a red steering wheel warning on your…"
    Steering, Electrical system · filed 2026-09-04
  • "The power steering system fails at random sometimes on the highway and off. This is very dangerous as it is very difficult to maneuver the car when I do not have the power steering working especially at highway speeds.…"
    Steering · filed 2026-08-01
  • "Complete power steering loss while on the highway. When resetting the car, the issue is resolved only to have power steering fail moments later"
    Steering · filed 2026-06-18
  • "I was driving when my power steering suddenly failed while the vehicle was in motion. I pulled into a plaza, turned off the vehicle, and after restarting it the power steering appeared to function normally again. The…"
    Steering · filed 2026-05-20
  • "The electric power steering ceases to work, making it near impossible to steer or control the vehicle also, the power steering light and various other lights light up on the dash this is the intermittent reoccurring…"
    Steering · filed 2025-11-25

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2021 Hyundai Veloster N 3 HB FWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Specs and fitment

JS N, 2019–2022
Body styles Hatchback
Oil 0W-30, 5W-30, or 5W-40 (all temps); additional grades on climate chart (2.0L turbo) , 5.4 qt capacity
Tire size 235/35R19, 225/40R18, 215/45R17 (trim-dependent)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 24V-528 covers certain 2019-2022 Veloster N vehicles (along with Genesis G70, Elantra N, and Kona N models listed): the fuel pump may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power and increase crash risk. Dealers update engine control module software and inspect and replace the fuel pump assembly as necessary.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2021 Hyundai Veloster N reliable?

The 2021 Hyundai Veloster N has 18 complaints with NHTSA after 6 years, or 3 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Veloster N years here — over the median of the other years, which is 0. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Control module and Automatic transmission.

What are common problems with a 2021 Hyundai Veloster N?

The complaints owners file most often name Lane departure (9 of 18), then Steering (6) and Electrical system (3). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 1 that reports a death.

Is the 2021 Hyundai Veloster N more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2020 Veloster N has 3 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2022 has 37 complaints, 6 per year. The 2021 has more complaints per year than the 2020. The 2021 has fewer complaints per year than the 2022.

Has the 2021 Hyundai Veloster N been recalled?

The 2021 Hyundai Veloster N has 2 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2021 Hyundai Veloster N?

Owners have filed 18 complaints about the 2021 Hyundai Veloster N with NHTSA.

What engine oil does a US Hyundai Veloster N use?

0W-30, 5W-30, or 5W-40 (all temps); additional grades on climate chart (2.0L turbo) With filter, about 5.4 qt is commonly listed for this generation—confirm in the owner manual.

What tire sizes fit a US Hyundai Veloster N?

Published US specs commonly list front 235/35R19, 225/40R18, 215/45R17 (trim-dependent) and rear 235/35R19, 225/40R18, 215/45R17 (trim-dependent); confirm on the door jamb placard for your trim.

What NHTSA recalls affect the US Hyundai Veloster N?

Recall 24V-528 covers certain 2019-2022 Veloster N vehicles (along with Genesis G70, Elantra N, and Kona N models listed): the fuel pump may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power and increase crash risk. Dealers update engine control module software and inspect and replace the fuel pump assembly as necessary.