Model year
2021 Hyundai Veloster
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 11 complaints for the 2021 Hyundai Veloster (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 2 recalls and 18 complaints under VELOSTER N. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION (6), ENGINE (3), FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (2). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 22–30 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,250–$3,750, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2012 296 complaints
- 2013 426 complaints
- 2014 85 complaints
- 2015 137 complaints
- 2016 223 complaints
- 2017 50 complaints
- 2019 42 complaints
- 2020 25 complaints
- 2021 11 complaints
- 2022 37 complaints
Recalls
21V301000 · Apr 28, 2021
ENGINE
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.
Complaints
11 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| VELOSTER N | 2 | 18 |
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 HB FWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| N 3 HB FWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veloster · 2L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 27 | 34 | 30 | — | — | $2,250 |
| Veloster · 2L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 | 33 | 28 | — | — | $2,400 |
| Veloster · 1.6L · Automatic (AM-S7) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 28 | 34 | 30 | — | — | $2,250 |
| Veloster · 1.6L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 26 | 33 | 29 | — | — | $2,300 |
| Veloster N · 2L · Automatic (AM-S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 27 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
| Veloster N · 2L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 28 | 25 | — | — | $3,300 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2021 Hyundai Veloster at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.