Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2021 Hyundai Veloster
NHTSA data on file today
The 2021 Hyundai Veloster has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 11 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21V301000 Improperly Heat-Treated Piston Oil Rings NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Lane Departure 7 complaints
- Engine 3 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 2 complaints
- Steering 2 complaints
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2021 Hyundai Veloster has engine durability concerns due to a recall affecting oil rings, leading to potential engine damage over time. Complaints further highlight these issues, indicating possible reliability challenges.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 20,000–40,000 miles | $1,500–$4,500 | common |
| lane departure system | 10,000–30,000 miles | $200–$700 | common |
| fuel system | 30,000–50,000 miles | $300–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- oil and filter change
- brake fluid replacement
- transmission fluid change
- air filter replacement
- spark plug replacement
- tire rotation
- coolant flush
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- excessive oil consumption
- engine knocking noises
- lane departure false alarms
- steering difficulties
- poor fuel efficiency
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2021 Hyundai Veloster at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.