2021 Hyundai Veloster Problems, Recalls & Reliability
15 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2021 Hyundai Veloster, alongside 1 recall campaign and 0 defect investigations. It scores 2/100 on the trouble index — too lightly reported for a fair score.
Few reports
Where 2021 sits among all Veloster years
What owners report
Recalls (1)
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.
Fix: 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…
Technical service bulletins
61 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2021 Hyundai Veloster. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2021 Veloster TSB list →
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2021 Hyundai Veloster reliable?
The 2021 Hyundai Veloster drew 15 complaints in federal safety records — too lightly reported for a fair score. Its trouble index is 2/100, scored against the model's worst year (2013).
What are the most common 2021 Hyundai Veloster problems?
The top reported problems for the 2021 Hyundai Veloster are driver assistance (7 complaints), engine (3), and steering (2).
Does the 2021 Hyundai Veloster have recalls?
1 recall campaign applies to the 2021 Hyundai Veloster. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.