Ask the seller for proof the repair was completed, or run the free VIN check. Recall repairs are done at no cost by a dealer.
Recalls
Safety issues the manufacturer must repair for free. A recall means confirm the fix was done, not walk away.
Fuel system recall
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update engine control module software. In addition, dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pump assembly, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 9, 2024. Some interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 3, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 262 and 023G.
- Status
- Remedy available. Confirm by VIN that this repair was completed.
- What to do
- Enter the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm this car was repaired.
Transmission recall
Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary. Dealers will also update the transmission control unit software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 236.
- Status
- Remedy available. Confirm by VIN that this repair was completed.
- What to do
- Enter the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm this car was repaired.
Owner complaints by system
Unverified reports owners filed with NHTSA, grouped by the part of the car. Useful for spotting patterns. Open a group to read recent examples.
Engine & powertrain
2
Most reports here involve other issues.
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The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Veloster N. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V746000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11497291 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Electrical & infotainment
3
Most reports here involve software faults.
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The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Veloster N. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked unattended. Approximately thirteen hours later, he was notified by the fire department that the vehicle had caught fire. A police report was filed. There were no reported injuries. It was unknown if the air bags were deployed. The vehicle was still parked where the fire occurred. The local dealer was contacted but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 24,000.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11526934 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Steering, suspension & tires
12
Most reports here involve software faults.
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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. Secondly, when turning, a normal cars steering wheel will naturally "unwind" after a turn and smoothly straighten back up while driving. During this motor failure, the steering wheel remains stiffly stationary, pulling you into a potentially unwanted or dangerous direction (ditch, oncoming traffic, etc) unless you fight to straighten it. As a middle aged adult male, I can fight it well enough to keep it under control until I can pull over and turn off/on the car to reset the system. I fear this would become incredibly dangerous if driven by somebody who is older, frail/injured or physically weak. This issue started with only a few thousand miles and has progressively become more and more common, now happening multiple times just this week. A large amount of owners have reported the same issue, with some even being steered into oncoming traffic lanes during a failure. The steering instantly and without warning becomes incredibly heavy. It takes substantial force to turn the wheel. I am experiencing the exact same issue that has become the subject of multiple forums online and other's experiences trying to get it dealt with through Hyundai. Being that my car is now over 5 years old, if I were to try to get it replaced, it is out of warranty, despite having the issue exist since only a few thousand miles (3000-4000). I brought it to two separate dealerships, but they couldn't recreate the issue (hence, it being random) and therefore couldn't get a failure code to show up, and in the end not being able to warranty claim a replacement. Since it is becoming more and more common I have called Hyundai USA to try to escalate the issue.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11762261 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Airbags & seat belts
1
Most reports here involve other issues. Of these, 1 mention a crash.
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REPORTER QUESTION/Topic: Nowhabersham.com Clarkesville, Georgia (Joy Purcell) is writing about a recent crash in which a man died when he was ejected from his vehicle. 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.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11566322 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
How does it compare with other years? The 2021 has 18 complaints on file, fewer than the 2022 (36). Older model years have had longer to collect complaints.