2021 Hyundai Veloster N Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Veloster N years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Hyundai Veloster N. That ranks 2nd out of 4 Veloster N model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is lane departure (9 complaints, 50%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 18owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2021 Hyundai Veloster N problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Departure | 9 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 6 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 6% | 24,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2021 Hyundai Veloster N recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump:control/drive module
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.
Power train:automatic transmission
Problem: 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.
Risk: Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 January 10, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 236.
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 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 warning on your dashboard. It takes significant force to turn the wheel once this happens…
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 at highway speeds. This issue has not been reproduced as of yet or inspected. When I am driving…
Complete power steering loss while on the highway. When resetting the car, the issue is resolved only to have power steering fail moments later
I was driving when my power steering suddenly failed while the vehicle was in motion. I pulled into a plaza, turned off the vehicle, and after restarting it the power steering appeared to function normally again. The component that malfunctioned appears to be the power steering system, and this…
The electric power steering ceases to work, making it near impossible to steer or control the vehicle also, the power steering light and various other lights light up on the dash this is the intermittent reoccurring problem. The only way to remedy it at the time is to stop somewhere. Shut the…
Other Hyundai Veloster N years
← 2020 Veloster N · 2022 Veloster N →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Veloster N | 37 | 2 |
| 2021 | 18 | 2 |
| 2020 Veloster N | 3 | 1 |
| 2019 Veloster N | 4 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Hyundai Veloster N?
Owners most often report lane departure, steering, electrical system problems. The top one, lane departure, accounts for 9 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2021 Hyundai Veloster N?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2021 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 2021 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.