2020 Hyundai Veloster N Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 11, 2026 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Veloster N years
Not enough data 4th of 4 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Hyundai Veloster N. That ranks 4th out of 4 Veloster N model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (3 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Hyundai Veloster N
In New York International Auto Show, at Manhattan, New York, USA. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2020 Hyundai Veloster N problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Steering3
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Steering3100%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2025, with 2 complaints
2025: 2202522026: 120261

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2020 Hyundai Veloster N recalls (1)

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Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump:control/drive moduleJul 11, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V528000 · 54,647 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The power steering on my car stopped working entirely right after startup and would not return after multiple restarts. The dealership has replaced the steering torque sensor but the problem returned less than a month later. Without power steering, the car is not safe to drive.

Steering · received Aug 11, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11756126

I was driving the speed limit, not going fast, when suddenly the power steering went out, it is an EPS system. I pulled over, cycled the car on and off and it fixed the problem, for now at least. I have seen several other people have this same issue, it needs to be addressed by hyundai.

Steering · received Nov 1, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11696907

My power steering motor failed suddenly while driving. I was on the highway at the time. The resulting steering difficulty endangered myself and everyone else on the roadway. The power steering warning light came on at the same time that the steering failed. I had no prior warning. I took the…

Steering · received May 19, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11662006

Other Hyundai Veloster N years

← 2019 Veloster N · 2021 Veloster N →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2022 Veloster N372
2021 Veloster N182
202031
2019 Veloster N41

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Hyundai Veloster N?

Owners most often report steering problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 3 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2020 Hyundai Veloster N?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2020 Hyundai Veloster N a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Veloster N model years, the 2020 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.