AI DamageHyundai Veloster N: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Hyundai Veloster N across 4 model years: 63 owner complaints and 28 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
What fails most often
- 1 Lane departure 60% of all complaints
- 2 Steering 46% of all complaints
- 3 Electrical system 11% of all complaints
- 4 Powertrain 10% of all complaints
- 5 Engine 6% of all complaints
- 6 Fuel/propulsion system 5% of all complaints
- 7 Forward collision avoidance 3% of all complaints
- 8 Service brakes 3% of all complaints
- Lane departure: 38 complaints (60% of all).
- Steering: 29 complaints (46% of all).
- Electrical system: 7 complaints (11% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 26.
- Powertrain: 6 complaints (10% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 4.
- Engine: 4 complaints (6% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 14.
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 63 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lane departure | 38 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 29 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 7 | 0 | 26 |
| Powertrain | 6 | 0 | 4 |
| Engine | 4 | 0 | 14 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 0 | 8 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 4 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The reporter is asking if there has there been a recall issued for 2021 Hyundai Velosters regarding seatbelt problems and if NHTSA has any alerts or warnings regarding the 2021 Veloster. Lastly, she asked if NHTSA has any tips on how people can protect themselves and ensure their seatbelts are functioning properly.
Power steering has been going out intermittently. The first time was about a week ago at a light. One of my mechanics suggested it could be a battery going out, and wouldn’t you know it? My battery went out a couple days later.
The contact stated that the left-side cable had popped off, and the vehicle rolled back while in first gear. There was low compression in the engine. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V528000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact stated that a compression test was performed.
While making a low speed turn (10mph) the LKA icon (black panel) and failure alert (center screen) appeared on the meter, then immediately after the power steering icon (black panel) and failure alert (center screen) appeared on the meter.
The power steering motor fails at random and without warning, creating an imminent wreck hazard. At any time, the wheel will lose all power steering and simultaneously illuminate a red steering wheel warning on your dashboard. It takes significant force to turn the wheel once this happens.
There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to obtain the parts from an independent parts supplier. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the caliper seals were ordered but were the incorrect part. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
What to check before buying
- Lane departure. Windshield camera: calibration after windshield replacement.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Some vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil…
- Certain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil…
- This bulletin provides information related to a Transmission Control Unit (TCU) software update for some…
- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and…
- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding…
- This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the…
- This bulletin provides information related to the changes introduced in the 2025 1st Navigation Map and…
- A software update is available for multiple vehicles equipped with either Display Audio 2.0V or the AVN…
- This bulletin provides information related to the changes introduced in the 2024 2nd Navigation Map and…
- Some vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using Bluelink Service…
- Some vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using Bluelink Service…
- Some vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using Bluelink Service…
Repair videos
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Other models of this make
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.