hyundai Veloster problems

1 safety recall. 11 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.

Reliability score

8.6 / 10

Above-average reliability for the segment. Few systemic issues on file.

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What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2021 Veloster · other

I recently switched on winter tires for my 2021 Hyundai Veloster N. This car comes with stock summer tires and they would be unsafe for winter conditions in New England. After switching on the winter tires, the blind spot monitoring system has started registering a lot of false…

12/08/2021 · NHTSA ODI #11443141.0

2021 Veloster · other

Blind Spot Warning no longer works correctly after replacing stock Pirelli high performance summer tires with All-Season tires. The system constantly detects a vehicle on the passenger side, even when nothing is there. Numerous other Veloster N owners have reported this issue on…

12/06/2021 · NHTSA ODI #11442800.0

2021 Veloster · other

Blind spot warning system does not work correctly when using any wheel or tire other than the OEM supplied wheel and tire. The mirror light will stay on when there is no car in the blind spot or will fail to detect when there is a car there. The system works correctly with the…

12/06/2021 · NHTSA ODI #11442880.0

2021 Veloster · steering

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 .

08/08/2022 · NHTSA ODI #11478090.0

Active recalls showing 1 of 1

severe NHTSA 21V301000 28/04/2021

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Elantra, 2019-2021 Kona and Veloster vehicles equipped with 2

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.

Common questions

Is the 2021 Hyundai Veloster reliable?

Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 8.6 out of 10 based on 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2021 Hyundai Veloster is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.

What's the most common problem on the 2021 Hyundai Veloster?

No problem area has crossed our reporting threshold yet, which is a good sign for this vehicle.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

Major repair items haven't been flagged often enough on this vehicle to single one out.

How do I check if my Hyundai Veloster has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2021 Hyundai Veloster?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 11 complaints on file, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.

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Recall and complaint data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database, last synced 1 day ago. Editorial commentary written by ProblemsByVin contributors and reviewed by ASE-certified mechanics. We are not affiliated with hyundai. Some links on this page are affiliate links and we may earn a commission if you complete a quote or purchase.