This page covers 2 recalls, 14 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2021 Hyundai Veloster N.
22–25 mpg combined
9.4–10.7 L/100km
Compact Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
The dominant complaint pattern for the 2021 Hyundai Veloster N centers on the lane departure and steering systems. Owners most frequently report an intermittent electric power steering failure, the steering suddenly becomes extremely heavy or unresponsive, accompanied by warning lights on the dash. A restart typically restores normal function, but the issue recurs. Several of these reports are tied to the lane departure warning system, where owners describe receiving a "check lane departure warning system" error that appears linked to the steering loss, sometimes while changing lanes on the highway. A smaller cluster of owners reports the blind spot monitoring system generating false alerts after switching to non-factory tires, including winter tires; replacing the sensor does not consistently resolve it, and the false warnings reportedly stop when factory tires are reinstalled.
14
Total Complaints
1
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
By System
The 2021 Hyundai Veloster N has two recalls, both involving loss of drive power that can increase the risk of a crash. In one case, a transmission oil pump malfunction can disable the transmission's fail-safe mode, cutting drive power entirely. In the other, the fuel pump itself can fail and stall the engine, also leaving the driver without power.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel pump may fail, causing loss of engine power while driving.
What the fix does
Dealers will update engine control software and inspect or replace the fuel pump assembly as needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
At a glance
What can fail
A transmission oil pump malfunction can disable the vehicle's fail-safe limited-mobility drive mode, potentially causing complete loss of drive power.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission if needed, and update the transmission control unit software. Repairs are free.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
