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2020 Hyundai Veloster Recalls, Complaints & Specs

1 safety recall lists the 2020 Hyundai Veloster, and owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

1
safety recall
24
owner complaints to NHTSA
25–30
MPG combined (EPA)

1 safety recall for the 2020 Hyundai Veloster

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Engine

    NHTSA 21V301000 Reported 158,493 vehicles potentially affected Hyundai Motor America

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Elantra, 2019-2021 Kona and Veloster vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines. The piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which could result in engine damage.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine, free of charge. In addition, Hyundai will deploy Piston Ring Noise Sensing System (PNSS) software. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2021.…

24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2020 Hyundai Veloster have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 30,460 miles. Complaints peaked in 2021 with 9 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“The engine/engine management system malfunctioned. The vehicle began repeatedly stalling and shutting off while I was driving and while stopped in traffic. The vehicle is now no longer able to start a”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 14, 2026 · Electrical system

“Gas was shooting out of my gas tank cap, strong gasoline smells in and out side the vehicle, popping noise coming from the back from the gas tank expanding so much it pushed up the rear seat. This put”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 11, 2025 · Fuel/propulsion system

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2020 Hyundai Veloster (Veloster N). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined25–30 mpg
City / Highway22–28 / 29–34
FuelPremium, Regular
EPA classCompact Cars
Engine4 cyl, 1.6/2 L
TransmissionAutomatic (AM7); Automatic (S6); Manual 6-spd

Compare Hyundai Veloster model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Hyundai Veloster model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2012 Hyundai Veloster6296
2013 Hyundai Veloster3425
2014 Hyundai Veloster285
2015 Hyundai Veloster2137
2016 Hyundai Veloster1222
2017 Hyundai Veloster050
2019 Hyundai Veloster242
2020 Hyundai Veloster124
2021 Hyundai Veloster111

Checking a specific 2020 Hyundai Veloster

How do I know if my 2020 Hyundai Veloster 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 2020 Hyundai Veloster; your car may already have been repaired under it.

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 21V301000).

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

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.