2020 Hyundai Veloster N Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
0/100
#4 most-complained of 4 Veloster N years
The 2020 Hyundai Veloster N has a complaint index of 0, the lowest of the four model years tracked, with only 3 complaints and 1 recall. It ranks best among 2019-2022 Veloster N years, well below 2022's index of 100.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 25
- 22 city / 29 hwy
Top 2020 Hyundai Veloster N problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Steering3 (100%)
What owners report
- Power steering motor fails suddenly while driving, including at highway speed.
- Power steering warning light illuminates at the same moment steering assist is lost.
- Electric power steering (EPS) cuts out unexpectedly, and cycling the car off and on temporarily restores it.
- Steering torque sensor replacement does not always fix the problem, with failure recurring within weeks.
- Loss of power steering leaves the car feeling unsafe to continue driving.
2020 Hyundai Veloster N recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 24V528000Jul 11, 2024Fuel System54,647 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump:control/drive module
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Veloster N, 2019-2023 Genesis G70, 2022-2023 Elantra N, and Kona N vehicles. The fuel pump may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update engine control module software. In addition, dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pump assembly, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 9, 2024. Some interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 3, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 262 and 023G.
2020 Hyundai Veloster N fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 22 MPG
- Highway
- 29 MPG
- Combined
- 25 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,200
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2020 compared with other Veloster N years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2020 Hyundai Veloster N reliable?
- NHTSA lists only 3 complaints and 1 recall for the 2020 Veloster N, giving it a complaint index of 0, the lowest among the 2019-2022 Veloster N years.
- What is the main problem with the 2020 Veloster N?
- All 3 reported complaints for the 2020 Veloster N involve the steering system, specifically sudden loss of power steering assist.
- Does the 2020 Veloster N have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall covers 2019-2022 Veloster N vehicles for a fuel pump that may fail and cause loss of drive power. Dealers update the engine control module software and inspect or replace the fuel pump assembly.
- How does the 2020 Veloster N compare to other years?
- The 2020 model ranks best of the four years tracked, with a complaint index of 0 versus 33 for 2019, 67 for 2021, and 100 for 2022, which is rated Avoid.