2020 Hyundai Veloster Safety Report
2020 Hyundai Veloster Safety Report
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2020 Hyundai Veloster
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2020 Hyundai Veloster. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.
| Signal | Value | What to inspect next |
|---|---|---|
| Recall burden | Moderate (1) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | Moderate (23) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 0 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Engine | Compare engine issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2022 | Compare against the 2022 Hyundai Veloster with 9 complaints and 0 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2016 | Check the 2016 Hyundai Veloster before buying across this generation. |
Hyundai Veloster Year-by-Year Comparison
The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Hyundai Veloster years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.
| Model Year | Complaints | Recalls | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Hyundai Veloster | 11 | 1 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2019 Hyundai Veloster | 41 | 2 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2022 Hyundai Veloster | 9 | 0 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2017 Hyundai Veloster | 47 | 0 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2016 Hyundai Veloster | 213 | 1 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2015 Hyundai Veloster | 132 | 2 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
2020 Hyundai Veloster Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2020 Hyundai Veloster, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.
Engine
7 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Engine issues Hyundai onlyUnknown Or Other
4 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Unknown Or Other issues Hyundai onlyFuel/Propulsion System
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Fuel/Propulsion System issues Hyundai onlyStructure
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Structure issues Hyundai onlyPower Train,Forward Collision Avoidance
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Power Train,Forward Collision Avoidance issues Hyundai onlySteering,Lane Departure
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Steering,Lane Departure issues Hyundai onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2020 Hyundai Veloster
Reliability Score
The 2020 Hyundai Veloster receives a reliability score of 85 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates above-average reliability relative to comparable vehicles.
Known Issues for the 2020 Hyundai Veloster
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2020 Hyundai Veloster:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Misalignment Knocking noises and engine stalling at low speeds, possibly due to misalignment of engine components. |
Medium | Occasional | 30k-60k miles |
| Fuel System Leaks Gas shooting out of the gas tank cap and strong gasoline smells indicate potential fuel system leaks, posing a significant safety risk. |
High | Common | 0-100k miles |
| Steering System Malfunction Steering wheel locking up and power steering warning light illuminating, affecting vehicle control. |
Medium | Occasional | 0-100k miles |
| Engine Stalling Engine stalling on busy roadways, possibly due to engine misalignment or wear, affecting safety and reliability. |
Medium | Occasional | 30k-60k miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2020 Hyundai Veloster:
Engine misalignment and stalling issues are common, affecting low-speed performance.
Fuel system leaks and strong gasoline smells are reported, posing a fire hazard.
Steering wheel locking up and power steering warning light are reported, affecting vehicle control.
Engine stalling on busy roadways is reported, affecting safety and reliability.
Recall Details for the 2020 Hyundai Veloster
The following 1 recall has been issued for the 2020 Hyundai Veloster by NHTSA:
Summary: 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.
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.
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.
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2020 Hyundai Veloster
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2020 Hyundai Veloster with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
My spark plugs misfired
Gas was shooting out of my gas tank cap, strong gasoline smells in and out side the vehicle, popping noise coming from the back from the gas tank expanding so much it pushed up the rear seat. This puts me and others at risk of fire, explosion and toxic exposure. This problem has been reproduced. The vehicle has been inspected by the dealer. A check engine light came on for a evap sensor but the ne...
Glass roof spontaneously shattered. Car was sitting in direct California sun. Nothing touched the roof but heat, the entire panel shattered and the car is undriveable.Thankfully my car was unoccupied at the time. I have heard there had been class action lawsuits in the past regarding this vehicle make and model involving years up to 2018 but models including 2020 like mine have also had complaints...
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the engine compartment. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the piston oil rings, resulting in damages to the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact rela...
I have a 2020 Hyundai veloster 2.0L and their is a knocking noise coming for the engine for the piston haven’t been properly heated right and when I search the vin up on here it come up as a different car in the picture
ON 2/14/2024, my car started not to accelerate after the Crash Collision light came on. My car pulled off like it was a snail but picked up speed after I drove a bit. I had to put my hazard flasher lights on in order for other car not run over me, which was a major safety issues and put me and my grandson at risk of being hurt. There was no check engine light coming up just the warning flashed (...
While driving my steering wheel will lock up and I’ll get an error message for lane keep assist on the dash. I never use lane keep assist so even when it’s off it does this. I have to keep turning my car off and back on for my steering wheel to unlock and the error will disappear.
The contact's son owns a 2020 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that while her son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact's son pulled over and restarted the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the contact's family-owned auto repair shop, where the high-pressure fuel pump was replaced; however, the failure re...
When driving the car, it will intermittingly hesitate and as I press on the pedal the engine revs up but does not increase in speed. This has happened multiple times in the past month and is extremely dangerous. The other day I almost got hit by the car behind me and luckily there was an inlet I was able to pull into, stop and put into park, then when I put it into drive it worked again. As I ...
In the manual car to get in reverse there is a "lock out" sling that only allows you to go in reverse when you pull up on it. When the manual stick shift goes back to neutral the lock out valve pops closed only allowing gears 1-6 The lock out is not coming down and is sticking so you think you are going into 1st gear but you are still in reverse. Basically imagine you go into reve...
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated while driving 15-20 MPH, the power steering warning light illuminated, and the power steering failed. The contact stated that he was able to drive to his residence by using physical strength to steer the vehicle. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they could not duplicate the failure unless the warning l...
During cold temperatures (sub 32F), the driver's side door will not open from the outside. Occasionally the passenger door is affected as well. This required crawling through the hatch to open the doors from the inside. When the key fob is actuated you can hear and audible click in the area of the door lock, but it can't be opened. Once the weather warms and the car warms up the doors perform ...
My engine on three separate occasions has stalled out on me on busy roadways. Since then the problem has no been duplicated but the engine light is on and has been unresolved and engine performance is below average.
When I was driving and got up to to the front gates, my car stalled. I knew I didn’t stall my car myself so I was curious what happened and didn’t think much of it so I just turned my car back on. Then the check engine light came on. As I started my car again it would act weird and just start to hesitate kind of. I went to park and as I came back the car would not turn on. It would just keep tryi...
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Veloster. The contact received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V301000 (Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact mentioned that the oil light illuminated on the instrument panel soon after receiving an oil change. The manufacturer had been notified of the recall. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded ...
- Lumbar support on driver seat cracked or snapped and no longer is functional what so ever - The seat itself feels sunken and nothing like the passenger seat which does not have lumbar support - Unknown - No inspection of vehicle yet - No prior notifications or signs of failure
When pressing the gas pedal at a lower speed, the engine would hesitate and the car would not increase in speed...regardless of how hard I pressed. This has been randomly happening for the past few weeks. Today I received a recall notice in the mail and will be bringing the vehicle in. Just wanted to make sure that the company was aware for reporting purposes. Thank you.
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Veloster. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V301000 (Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact towed the vehicle to the local dealer, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. ...
On June 11th, 2021, as I was driving on the freeway my car lost all power. I was doing 65 in the second lane on the right. The sudden loss of power almost caused a semitruck to hit me. This was do to engine problems laid out in the current recall. I didnt know about the recall, Hyundai still hasnt notified their customers. My car has 13k miles and I've had Valvoline change my oil every 3k mi...
I HAVE HAD 2 MOTOR REPLACEMENTS FROM TUPELO MISSISSIPPI BARNS CROSSING HYUNDAI AND ONE I HAD TO PAY PUT OF POCKET FOR. I HAVE ALSO HAD TO HAVE THE DOWNPIPE REPLACED ALSO AFTER MY SECOND MOTOR REPLACEMENT. I FEEL LIKE THIS MOTOR NEEDS A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT BECAUSE APPARENTLY I AM NOT THE ONLY VELOSTER N THAT HAS HAD TO HAVE MOTOR REPLACEMENTS AND THIS NEEDS TO BE HANDLED ASAP AND GIVE ME MY MONEY ...
Showing 20 of 23 complaints. Additional complaints are available via the NHTSA database.
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2020 Hyundai Veloster
Has the 2020 HYUNDAI VELOSTER been recalled?
Yes, the 2020 HYUNDAI VELOSTER has 1 recall on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.
How many complaints does the 2020 HYUNDAI VELOSTER have?
The 2020 HYUNDAI VELOSTER has 23 complaints filed with NHTSA. None of the complaints involved crashes. No injuries or deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2020 HYUNDAI VELOSTER?
The 2020 HYUNDAI VELOSTER does not have an NHTSA safety rating on file. This can happen for newer model years, specialty vehicles, or models that have not been crash-tested.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 HYUNDAI VELOSTER?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2020 HYUNDAI VELOSTER involve engine (7 complaints), unknown or other (4 complaints), fuel/propulsion system (1 complaints). Other affected components include structure, power train,forward collision avoidance, steering,lane departure.
How many crash reports does the 2020 HYUNDAI VELOSTER have?
There are no crash reports associated with the 2020 HYUNDAI VELOSTER in the NHTSA database.
How many fire reports does the 2020 HYUNDAI VELOSTER have?
There are no fire reports for the 2020 HYUNDAI VELOSTER in the NHTSA database.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2020 HYUNDAI VELOSTER?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2020 HYUNDAI VELOSTER.
How many injuries are reported for the 2020 HYUNDAI VELOSTER?
No injuries have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2020 HYUNDAI VELOSTER.
Should I buy a 2020 HYUNDAI VELOSTER?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2020 HYUNDAI VELOSTER is research thoroughly before purchasing. It has 23 complaints, 1 recalls. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2020 HYUNDAI VELOSTER?
The components with the most failures on the 2020 HYUNDAI VELOSTER are: 1. ENGINE (7 complaints), 2. UNKNOWN OR OTHER (4 complaints), 3. FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (1 complaints), 4. STRUCTURE (1 complaints), 5. POWER TRAIN,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE (1 complaints). ENGINE is the single most-reported problem area with 7 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2020 HYUNDAI VELOSTER?
Be cautious of engine misalignment and fuel system leaks, which can pose significant safety risks. Regular maintenance is crucial. The 2020 HYUNDAI VELOSTER has 23 NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls on record.
How reliable is the 2020 HYUNDAI VELOSTER?
The 2020 HYUNDAI VELOSTER receives a reliability score of 85/100, indicating above-average reliability. This is based on 23 owner complaints, 1 recalls, and 0 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Engine Misalignment and Fuel System Leaks.
What are the known issues with the 2020 HYUNDAI VELOSTER?
Known issues with the 2020 HYUNDAI VELOSTER include: Engine Misalignment, Fuel System Leaks, Steering System Malfunction, Engine Stalling. These are based on patterns found across 23 NHTSA complaints. 1 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.
What are the common engine issues with the 2020 Hyundai Veloster?
Knocking noises and engine stalling are common, possibly due to engine misalignment or wear.
Are there any fuel system problems reported?
Yes, gas shooting out of the gas tank cap and strong gasoline smells suggest fuel system leaks.
What should I do if I experience engine stalling?
Check for engine misalignment or wear and seek professional maintenance to address the issue.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Be cautious of engine misalignment and fuel system leaks, which can pose significant safety risks. Regular maintenance is crucial.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2020 Hyundai Veloster
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2020 Hyundai Veloster. The data includes 23 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 1 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.
All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.
Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.
Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.
Analysis last updated: 2026-05-16