2020 Hyundai Veloster Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Veloster years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 8th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Hyundai Veloster. That ranks 8th out of 9 Veloster model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (9 complaints, 38%), typically at around 60,500 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
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- 24owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2020 Hyundai Veloster 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 9 | 38% | 60,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 6 | 25% | 300 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 8% | 17,990 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 4% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 4% | 39,000 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 4% | 9,930 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2020 Hyundai Veloster recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
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 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 and run and will need to be towed to a Hyundai dealer. The vehicle is available for inspection upon…
My spark plugs misfired
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 puts me and others at risk of fire, explosion and toxic exposure. This problem has been reproduced…
Glass roof spontaneously shattered. Car was sitting in direct California sun. Nothing touched the roof but heat, the entire panel shattered and the car is undriveable.Thankfully my car was unoccupied at the time. I have heard there had been class action lawsuits in the past regarding this vehicle…
I have a 2020 Hyundai veloster 2.0L and their is a knocking noise coming for the engine for the piston havenât been properly heated right and when I search the vin up on here it come up as a different car in the picture
Other Hyundai Veloster years
← 2019 Veloster · 2021 Veloster →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Veloster | 11 | 1 |
| 2020 | 24 | 1 |
| 2019 Veloster | 42 | 2 |
| 2017 Veloster | 50 | 0 |
| 2016 Veloster | 223 | 1 |
| 2015 Veloster | 137 | 2 |
| 2014 Veloster | 85 | 2 |
| 2013 Veloster | 426 | 3 |
| 2012 Veloster | 296 | 6 |
See all Hyundai Veloster problems by year, every Hyundai model, or the Hyundai VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Hyundai Veloster?
Owners most often report engine, unknown or other, power train problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 9 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2020 Hyundai Veloster?
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 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Veloster model years, the 2020 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.