2021 Hyundai Veloster
Only 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 11
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2021
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2021: 11 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 296 |
| 2013 | 425 |
| 2014 | 85 |
| 2015 | 137 |
| 2016 | 223 |
| 2017 | 50 |
| 2019 | 42 |
| 2020 | 25 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2022 | 9 |
Known problem areas
Only 11 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Lane departure
7 of 11 total reports mention: lane departure, most commonly citing blind spot detection and warning.
Show complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-12-08
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-12-06
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-12-06
Engine
3 of 11 total reports mention: engine.
Steering
2 of 11 total reports mention: steering.
Fuel/propulsion system
2 of 11 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2021-08-24Engine21V301000 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.
Remedy: 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2021 Hyundai Veloster — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Lane departure: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 21V301000 · Engine
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- Is the 2021 Hyundai Veloster reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2021 Hyundai Veloster?
- The most-reported component is lane departure, accounting for 64% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2021 Hyundai Veloster have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.