2021 Hyundai Veloster Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2021 Hyundai Veloster, and owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2021 Hyundai Veloster
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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Engine
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.…
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2021 Hyundai Veloster have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2022 with 8 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“high pressure fuel pump needed to be replaced twice before 1k miles the car just stalled out of no where .. now the car needs a new wheel berrings at 10k miles .”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 8, 2022 · Engine
“Constant False positives, already took to dealership and issue still persists”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 23, 2022 · Unknown or other
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2021 Hyundai Veloster (Veloster N). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 22–30 mpg |
|---|---|
| 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 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Hyundai Veloster model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Hyundai Veloster | 6 | 296 |
| 2013 Hyundai Veloster | 3 | 425 |
| 2014 Hyundai Veloster | 2 | 85 |
| 2015 Hyundai Veloster | 2 | 137 |
| 2016 Hyundai Veloster | 1 | 222 |
| 2017 Hyundai Veloster | 0 | 50 |
| 2019 Hyundai Veloster | 2 | 42 |
| 2020 Hyundai Veloster | 1 | 24 |
| 2021 Hyundai Veloster | 1 | 11 |
Checking a specific 2021 Hyundai Veloster
How do I know if my 2021 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 2021 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
- Sonata16,085 complaints
- Elantra8,715 complaints
- Santa FE7,663 complaints
- Tucson6,287 complaints
- Palisade2,447 complaints
- Accent2,032 complaints
- Ioniq 51,339 complaints
- Genesis1,244 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.