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2021 Hyundai Veloster Recalls & Complaints

The 2021 Hyundai Veloster has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 11 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Hyundai dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2021 Hyundai Veloster. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2021 Hyundai Veloster owner complaints

Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Hyundai Veloster, describing incidents dated February 28, 2021 to August 3, 2022.

Most-cited components

  • Lane Departure 7 complaints
  • Engine 3 complaints
  • Fuel/Propulsion System 2 complaints
  • Steering 2 complaints
  • Unknown or Other 1 complaint

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11478090 · Filed

    high pressure fuel pump needed to be replaced twice before 1k miles the car just stalled out of no where .. now the car needs a new wheel berrings at 10k miles .

  • ODI #11470596 · Filed

    Constant False positives, already took to dealership and issue still persists

  • ODI #11463669 · Filed

    This car came with summer tires(Pirelli P-Zero summer tires), so I decide to change to all-season CONTINENTAL EXTREME CONTACT DWS06 PLUS with the same size as OEM tires which is 235/35/19. I got my new tires installed on the morning of Feb 27, 2021, next day my blind spot system started to acting up…

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Improperly Heat-Treated Piston Oil Rings

NHTSA #21V301000 · Engine · NHTSA notice

Reported April 28, 2021 · Hyundai Motor America

Potentially affected: 158,493 vehicles

Repair completion: 90.91% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Hyundai campaign 203 · Owners notified August 24, 2021

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, oil may leak onto hot exhaust components, increasing the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

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 August 24, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Other Hyundai Veloster model years

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