2021 Hyundai Veloster N Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2021 Hyundai Veloster N, and owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2021 Hyundai Veloster N
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Fuel system, gasoline: control/drive module
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…
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Automatic transmission (power train)
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…
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2021 Hyundai Veloster N have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 0 injuries and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 24,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2022 with 6 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 4, 2026 · Electrical system
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 1, 2026 · Steering
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2021 Hyundai Veloster (Veloster N). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 22–30 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 20–28 / 27–34 |
| Fuel | Premium, Regular |
| EPA class | Compact Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.6/2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (AM-S7); Automatic (AM-S8); Automatic (S6); Manual 6-spd |
Compare Hyundai Veloster N model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Hyundai Veloster N model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Hyundai Veloster N | 1 | 4 |
| 2020 Hyundai Veloster N | 1 | 3 |
| 2021 Hyundai Veloster N | 2 | 18 |
| 2022 Hyundai Veloster N | 2 | 37 |
Checking a specific 2021 Hyundai Veloster N
How do I know if my 2021 Hyundai Veloster N has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2021 Hyundai Veloster N; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Hyundai dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 22V746000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Hyundai models
- Sonata16,085 complaints
- Elantra8,715 complaints
- Santa FE7,663 complaints
- Tucson6,287 complaints
- Palisade2,447 complaints
- Accent2,032 complaints
- Ioniq 51,339 complaints
- Veloster1,292 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.