2021 model year · NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports · Updated September 2026
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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2021 Hyundai Veloster has 10 documented known issues, with 5 rated critical. The most serious are Electric Power Steering Assist Loss or Heavy Steering from MDPS/Steering Column Faults ($250-$2,200 repair), Smartstream IVT/CVT Hesitation, Judder, and Limp-Mode from Transmission Control Logic or Internal Faults ($300-$5,500 repair), Veloster N High-Pressure Fuel Pump Fuel Control Valve Wear Causing Over-Rich Mixture and Loss of Power (Recall 24V528 / Hyundai 262) ($0-$1,000 repair), Veloster N 8-Speed Wet DCT Electric Oil Pump PCB Solder Failure Causing Loss of Drive (Recall 22V746 / Hyundai 236, TSB 22-AT-009H) ($0-$0 repair) and 2.0L Nu MPI Piston Oil Ring Heat-Treat Defect Causing Cylinder Scuffing, Oil Consumption and Engine Seizure (Recall 21V301 / Hyundai 203) ($0-$0 repair). Across all issues with published estimates, repair costs range from $150 to $5,500. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
ENGINE
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.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019 Veloster vehicles. In certain side impact crashes, the driver's door latch housing and locking cable can become damaged, allowing the driver's side door to open.
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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2021 Hyundai Veloster has 10 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Electric Power Steering Assist Loss or Heavy Steering from MDPS/Steering Column Faults, Smartstream IVT/CVT Hesitation, Judder, and Limp-Mode from Transmission Control Logic or Internal Faults, Veloster N High-Pressure Fuel Pump Fuel Control Valve Wear Causing Over-Rich Mixture and Loss of Power (Recall 24V528 / Hyundai 262). Of these, 5 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
The 2021 Hyundai Veloster has 10 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 5 issues are rated critical: Electric Power Steering Assist Loss or Heavy Steering from MDPS/Steering Column Faults and Smartstream IVT/CVT Hesitation, Judder, and Limp-Mode from Transmission Control Logic or Internal Faults and Veloster N High-Pressure Fuel Pump Fuel Control Valve Wear Causing Over-Rich Mixture and Loss of Power (Recall 24V528 / Hyundai 262) and Veloster N 8-Speed Wet DCT Electric Oil Pump PCB Solder Failure Causing Loss of Drive (Recall 22V746 / Hyundai 236, TSB 22-AT-009H) and 2.0L Nu MPI Piston Oil Ring Heat-Treat Defect Causing Cylinder Scuffing, Oil Consumption and Engine Seizure (Recall 21V301 / Hyundai 203). Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
Repair costs for known Hyundai Veloster issues range from $0 to $5,500, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. The most critical issue, Electric Power Steering Assist Loss or Heavy Steering from MDPS/Steering Column Faults, typically costs $250-$2,200 to repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.
Multiple owners reported sudden loss of steering assist or abnormally heavy steering effort, sometimes accompanied by warning lights and fault messages. On modern Hyundai platforms this is commonly tied to the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) system, steering angle/torque sensi… Repairs typically run $250-$2,200. Severity: high.
Owners of 2.0-liter Velosters equipped with Hyundai's IVT (CVT) report hesitation from a stop, shuddering under light acceleration, delayed engagement, warning messages, and in some cases reduced-power or limp-home behavior. Hyundai issued service information covering DTCs relate… Repairs typically run $300-$5,500. Severity: high.
On 2019-2022 Veloster N cars (built Sept 6, 2018 - Aug 18, 2022) the fuel control valve plunger inside the Theta II 2.0T-GDI high-pressure fuel pump wears gradually, letting excess fuel into the pump. Fuel-rail pressure climbs above target, the ECM sets P0088 (rail pressure too h… Repairs typically run $0-$1,000. Severity: high.
The optional 8-speed wet dual-clutch transmission introduced on the 2021 Veloster N uses two electric oil pumps. Inadequate soldering on the high-pressure electric oil pump's circuit board can let a component detach; the pump then fails, the TCU logs pump/hydraulic-pressure fault… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.
Second-generation Velosters with the base 2.0-liter Nu MPI engine (2019-2021) may have been assembled with piston oil rings that the supplier heat-treated inconsistently, leaving them too hard. The over-hard ring chips at its outer edge and scuffs the cylinder bore, which drives… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.
A recurring owner complaint on late-model Hyundais, including the Veloster, is an intermittent dead battery after the car sits overnight or for a few days despite a relatively new battery. Reports often mention the infotainment system, Blue Link/telematics, door-handle or body co… Repairs typically run $150-$900. Severity: medium.
Owners have documented intermittent failures of the forward collision warning, lane-keeping, and related ADAS functions, including dashboard messages that the front camera or safety systems are unavailable. Some complaints involve false alerts in clear weather, while others descr… Repairs typically run $200-$1,800. Severity: medium.
Manual-transmission Velosters of both generations use a hydraulic clutch whose master-cylinder seals (and less often the concentric slave cylinder) begin bypassing fluid, usually between 60,000 and 100,000 miles on first-gen cars and as early as 35,000 miles on some 2019+ Turbo m… Repairs typically run $200-$1,500. Severity: medium.
Some naturally aspirated 2.0L Veloster owners report check-engine lights, rough running, and reduced-power behavior tied to knock sensor activity or engine protection logic. While not as notorious as older Hyundai engine campaigns, the symptom pattern is documented enough to appe… Repairs typically run $200-$1,200. Severity: medium.
The Veloster N's rear brakes use a high-metallic performance pad on plain iron rotors. When the car sits after rain, a wash or overnight in a damp climate, surface rust bonds the pad face to the rotor; on the first move the pads tear free with a loud clunk or pop, and in worse ca… Repairs typically run $150-$1,000. Severity: low.
Content on this page was compiled with AI assistance using NHTSA complaints, TSBs, owner reports, and public automotive data. While we strive for accuracy, this information may contain errors. Always verify repair procedures and specifications with your vehicle's service manual or a qualified mechanic.
