2020 Hyundai VELOSTER: complaints, problems and recalls
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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11315508 · 2020-03-02 (March 2, 2020)
CLEAR COAT ON THE RIMS ARE FADING AND STARTING TO DULL... I ONLY HAVE 10K MILES ON THE CAR AND OWNED IT FOR 3 MONTHS
Owner-reported narrative. 9,930 miles reported. Look up ODI 11315508 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11352582 · 2020-09-01 (September 1, 2020)
I BOUGHT A NEW 2020 HYUNDAI VELOSTER THREE WEEKS AGO. I HAVE DRIVEN IT FIVE TIMES. ON THREE OF THOSE FIVE OCCASIONS, WHEN ACCELERATING IN FIRST GEAR FROM A STOP AT AN INTERSECTION, THE CAR SCREECHED TO A HALT, AS IF THE WHEELS WERE LOCKED. IT DID NOT DO THIS EVERY TIME I STOPPED AT AN INTERSECTION - IT WAS RANDOM AND UNPREDICTABLE. THE LAST INCIDENT WAS ON 8/31/20, WHEN THE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 350 MILES. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS, SERIOUS DEFECT.
Owner-reported narrative. 300 miles reported. Look up ODI 11352582 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11399388 · 2021-03-05 (March 5, 2021)
WHEN ACTIVATING THE TURN SIGNAL, PARTICULARLY WHEN TURNING LEFT, IT IS VERY EASY TO INADVERTENTLY TURN OFF ALL EXTERIOR LIGHTS. IF TOO MUCH FORCE OR A "SLAPPING" MOTION IS USED, THE SWITCH CAN EASILY ROTATE TO OFF, WHILE DRIVING.
Owner-reported narrative. 25,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11399388 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11412950 · 2021-04-19 (April 19, 2021)
I HAVE HAD 2 MOTOR REPLACEMENTS FROM TUPELO MISSISSIPPI BARNS CROSSING HYUNDAI AND ONE I HAD TO PAY PUT OF POCKET FOR. I HAVE ALSO HAD TO HAVE THE DOWNPIPE REPLACED ALSO AFTER MY SECOND MOTOR REPLACEMENT. I FEEL LIKE THIS MOTOR NEEDS A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT BECAUSE APPARENTLY I AM NOT THE ONLY VELOSTER N THAT HAS HAD TO HAVE MOTOR REPLACEMENTS AND THIS NEEDS TO BE HANDLED ASAP AND GIVE ME MY MONEY BACK ALL 10K
Owner-reported narrative. 31,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11412950 at NHTSA ↗
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 11422965 · 2021-06-30 (June 30, 2021)
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Veloster. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V301000 (Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact towed the vehicle to the local dealer, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11422965 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11423034 · 2021-07-01 (July 1, 2021)
When pressing the gas pedal at a lower speed, the engine would hesitate and the car would not increase in speed...regardless of how hard I pressed. This has been randomly happening for the past few weeks. Today I received a recall notice in the mail and will be bringing the vehicle in. Just wanted to make sure that the company was aware for reporting purposes. Thank you.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11423034 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11425277 · 2021-07-17 (July 17, 2021)
- Lumbar support on driver seat cracked or snapped and no longer is functional what so ever - The seat itself feels sunken and nothing like the passenger seat which does not have lumbar support - Unknown - No inspection of vehicle yet - No prior notifications or signs of failure
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11425277 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
21V301000 · Engine
Reported: 2021-04-28 (April 28, 2021)
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.
Consequence: 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: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗