2020 Hyundai VELOSTER problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
23 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
25,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2020 model year. Data snapshot: . 7 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 8 of 23 complaints (34.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine operation | 3 | 13.0% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 8.7% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 8.7% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine | 8 |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Structure:Body | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 1 |
Engine: 8; Unknown Or Other: 6; Power Train: 2; Steering: 2; Structure:Body: 2; Electrical System: 1; Exterior Lighting: 1; Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 3 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 3 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 3; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 16 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 5 |
2020: 2; 2021: 9; 2022: 3; 2023: 1; 2024: 3; 2025: 5
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 3 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11421676 · 2021-06-21 (June 21, 2021)
On June 11th, 2021, as I was driving on the freeway my car lost all power. I was doing 65 in the second lane on the right. The sudden loss of power almost caused a semitruck to hit me. This was do to engine problems laid out in the current recall. I didnt know about the recall, Hyundai still hasnt notified their customers. My car has 13k miles and I've had Valvoline change my oil every 3k miles (last oil change at 10k). In a matter of 3k miles my car burnt all engine oil. (there were no oil leaks). No dashboard lights came on to inform …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11421676 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11428204 · 2021-08-08 (August 8, 2021)
When I was driving and got up to to the front gates, my car stalled. I knew I didn’t stall my car myself so I was curious what happened and didn’t think much of it so I just turned my car back on. Then the check engine light came on. As I started my car again it would act weird and just start to hesitate kind of. I went to park and as I came back the car would not turn on. It would just keep trying to turn over at really low rpms then shut off. After that it would not turn on what so ever. Hyundai is currently in the process of looking at it.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11428204 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11493545 · 2022-11-14 (November 14, 2022)
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated while driving 15-20 MPH, the power steering warning light illuminated, and the power steering failed. The contact stated that he was able to drive to his residence by using physical strength to steer the vehicle. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they could not duplicate the failure unless the warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred while driving. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was no…
Owner-reported narrative. 17,990 miles reported. Look up ODI 11493545 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11595539 · 2024-06-20 (June 20, 2024)
While driving my steering wheel will lock up and I’ll get an error message for lane keep assist on the dash. I never use lane keep assist so even when it’s off it does this. I have to keep turning my car off and back on for my steering wheel to unlock and the error will disappear.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11595539 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11570820 · 2024-02-08 (February 8, 2024)
The contact's son owns a 2020 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that while her son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact's son pulled over and restarted the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the contact's family-owned auto repair shop, where the high-pressure fuel pump was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that the high-pressure fuel pump needed to be replaced for the second time. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer …
Owner-reported narrative. 39,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11570820 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11686504 · 2025-09-11 (September 11, 2025)
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. The vehicle has been inspected by the dealer. A check engine light came on for a evap sensor but the next day it was gone.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11686504 at NHTSA ↗