2021 Hyundai Veloster Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2021 Hyundai Veloster.

20202022
Complaints
15
per 10K Sold
77.2
US Sales
1,942
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1

Worst 2021 Hyundai Veloster Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#16 complaints

Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection

#23 complaints

Engine Problems

#32 complaints

Fuel System

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Hyundai Veloster.

Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Lane Departure: Warning
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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Recalls for 2021 Hyundai Veloster

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~158,493 vehicles.

21V301000Engine
~158,493 affected

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.

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2021 Hyundai Veloster — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2021 Hyundai Veloster reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2021 Hyundai Veloster has 15 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection with 6 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2021 Hyundai Veloster?
Top reported problems: Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection (6 complaints); Engine Problems (3 complaints); Fuel System (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2021 Hyundai Veloster have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 158,493 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2021 Hyundai Veloster?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Hyundai Veloster reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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