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2020 Hyundai Veloster N Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint 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.

  1. 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 complaints: complaints filed per month1May 2025Nov 2025Aug 2026
3 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2025 to Aug 2026; peak May 2025 (1).

2020 Hyundai Veloster N recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. 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

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)02550751002019202020212022
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2019No verdict334125
2020No verdict03125
2021Caution6718223.5
2022Avoid10037223.5

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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.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.