2020 Hyundai Veloster recalls and problems

The 2020 Hyundai Veloster has 1 recall and 25 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

Pictured: a 2019 model; the 2020 may differ in details. Photo: 2019 Hyundai Veloster by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

How the 2020 compares

Lowest

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Lowest complaint count among 9 Veloster model years — 8th most.

1recalls

25complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

25,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Engine

Apr 28, 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V301000 · 158,493 vehicles

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.

Remedy & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Engine10

Unknown or other6

Forward Collision Avoidance1

Lane Departure1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2020 vs. other Hyundai Veloster years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2020. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2020 Hyundai Veloster have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2020 Hyundai Veloster, the latest from Apr 28, 2021 (engine). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

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

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (10), unknown or other (6), power train (3). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.