2021 Hyundai Veloster
1 recalls · 11 complaints · Safety Score A
Recall History
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.
Consequence & Remedy
Consequence: A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, oil may leak onto hot exhaust components, increasing the risk of a fire.
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. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.
Recent Complaints
| Date | Component | Description | Crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/08/2022 | Steering,engine,fuel/Propulsion System | high pressure fuel pump needed to be replaced twice before 1k miles the car just stalled out of no where .. now the ca... | No | No |
| 06/23/2022 | Unknown or Other,lane Departure | Constant False positives, already took to dealership and issue still persists | No | No |
| 05/06/2022 | Lane Departure | This car came with summer tires(Pirelli P-Zero summer tires), so I decide to change to all-season CONTINENTAL EXTREME CO... | No | No |
| 04/19/2022 | Engine | The first oil change, December 2020, no oil was in the vehicle, it was under the recommended miles. Second oil change, ... | No | No |
| 03/13/2022 | Engine,fuel/Propulsion System | No warning lights came on during the whole time this happened ... purchased this car with 98 miles on it.... I had the ... | No | No |
| 03/04/2022 | Steering | Around 6000 miles the steering wheel froze while coming from a long highway trip and tried to veer me across 3 lanes int... | No | No |
| 02/08/2022 | Lane Departure | 1. What failed - BSM monitoring fails to an always on state 2. Safety affected - Visibility out of the Veloster N is alr... | No | No |
| 02/08/2022 | Lane Departure | - Blind spot monitoring system - It rarely works and if it does work, it warns me of vehicles when none are around. I be... | No | No |
| 12/08/2021 | Lane Departure | I recently switched on winter tires for my 2021 Hyundai Veloster N. This car comes with stock summer tires and they woul... | No | No |
| 12/06/2021 | Lane Departure | Blind Spot Warning no longer works correctly after replacing stock Pirelli high performance summer tires with All-Season... | No | No |
Most Complained-About Components
Frequently Asked Questions
The 2021 Hyundai Veloster has 1 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA. Total complaints filed: 11.
The 2021 Hyundai Veloster has a Safety Score of 87/100 (Grade A). This score factors in recall severity (40%), complaint frequency (30%), crash and fire reports (20%), and trend direction (10%).
The 2021 Hyundai Veloster received a Safety Score of A. This vehicle has a better-than-average safety record. No crash reports are on file.
Contact your nearest Hyundai dealership to schedule a free recall repair. You can also check your specific vehicle by VIN at NHTSA.gov. Manufacturers are required by law to fix recall-related defects at no cost.
Safety Score is calculated from recall severity (40%), complaint frequency (30%), crash/fire reports (20%), and safety trend (10%).