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2021 Hyundai Veloster N Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Caution

Complaint Index

67/100

#2 most-complained of 4 Veloster N years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2021 Hyundai Veloster N has 18 NHTSA complaints, a complaint index of 67, and ranks 2nd worst of 4 model years, earning a Caution verdict. Two recalls cover the fuel pump and transmission fail-safe systems.

Complaints
18
Recalls
2
Crashes / fires
1 / 1
Injuries / deaths
0 / 1
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
23.5
21 city / 27.5 hwy

Top 2021 Hyundai Veloster N problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Lane Departure9 (50%)
  2. Steering6 (33%)
  3. Electrical System3 (17%)
  4. Transmission & Powertrain2 (11%)
  5. Other1 (6%)
  6. Seat Belts1 (6%)
  7. Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (6%)

What owners report

  • Blind-spot monitoring falsely triggers warnings, often after switching to non-factory-spec tires or wheels.
  • Blind-spot alerts sometimes fail to activate when a vehicle is actually present in the blind spot.
  • Electric power steering intermittently cuts out while driving, sometimes paired with a lane departure warning system error message.
  • Power steering loss recurs and can only be resolved by stopping, shutting off the vehicle, and restarting it.
  • Owners reported delays getting parts for the transmission fail-safe recall (Campaign 22V746000) after being notified.
2021 Hyundai Veloster N complaints: complaints filed per month4Oct 2022Dec 2022Mar 2023Jan 2024Jul 2025May 2026Aug 2026
23 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2022 to Sep 2026; peak Jan 2023 (4).

2021 Hyundai Veloster N recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns 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.

  2. NHTSA 22V746000Oct 6, 2022Transmission & Powertrain56,148 vehicles

    Power train:automatic transmission

    Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe, Sonata, Veloster N, 2022 Santa Cruz, Elantra N, and Kona N vehicles. The vehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction, which can result in a complete loss of drive power.

    Risk: Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary. Dealers will also update the transmission control unit software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 236.

2021 Hyundai Veloster N fuel economy and fuel cost

City
21 MPG
Highway
27.5 MPG
Combined
23.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,425
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.

2021 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 2021 Hyundai Veloster N reliable?
NHTSA lists 18 complaints for the 2021 Veloster N with a complaint index of 67, giving it a Caution verdict. It ranks 2nd worst among the 4 model years with data, better than the 2022 model (complaint index 100) but worse than 2019 and 2020.
What is the top problem area for the 2021 Veloster N?
Lane Departure issues, mainly false or missed blind-spot monitoring alerts, account for 9 of 18 complaints, or 50% of the total.
Does the 2021 Veloster N have any recalls?
Yes, two recalls: one for a fuel pump that may fail and cause loss of drive power (Campaign 24V528000), and one for an impaired transmission fail-safe limited-mobility drive mode (Campaign 22V746000). Neither is a do-not-drive recall.
Should I avoid the 2021 Hyundai Veloster N?
Compared to other Veloster N years, 2021 carries a Caution verdict with a complaint index of 67, higher than 2019 (33) and 2020 (0) but lower than 2022 (100, rated Avoid).
What mileage do problems typically appear at on the 2021 Veloster N?
NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 24,000 miles for reported issues on the 2021 Veloster N.

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.