2020 HYUNDAI VELOSTER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
29
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
11
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2020 HYUNDAI VELOSTER
The 2020 HYUNDAI VELOSTER has received a total of 29 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE. 11 technical service bulletins have been issued by Hyundai Motor America for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (8 complaints), Unknown Or Other (6 complaints), and Power Train (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2020 HYUNDAI VELOSTER
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2020 HYUNDAI VELOSTER, potentially affecting up to 158,493 vehicles.
Recall 21V301000 — ENGINE
| 158,493 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2020 HYUNDAI VELOSTER
29 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2020 HYUNDAI VELOSTER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lane Departure Assist | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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 next day it was gone.
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 reported. Just adding this to the list of complaints filed.
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
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 related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V301000 (Engine). The VIN was included in the recall, but the vehicle was already repaired under the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 90,000.
Safety Rating for the 2020 HYUNDAI VELOSTER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2020 HYUNDAI VELOSTER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2020 HYUNDAI VELOSTER
Hyundai Motor America has issued 11 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2020 HYUNDAI VELOSTER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TRW Settlement DCS — AIR BAGS
A Class Action settlement regarding the TRW Airbag was recently decided. Based on the Class Action, customers are eligible for certain settlement benefits. Please see attached for details. Impacted vehicles are also noted below. For further information regarding settlement benefits and contacts, please review the dealer notification per the attached....
22-01-043H — EQUIPMENT
Hyundai is conducting a service campaign to enhance the knock sensor logic with the Cylinder Noise Diagnostic System (CNDS) software update. CNDS is to detect abnormal cylinder wall scuffing or noise of the engine block before potentially severe engine damage occurs. If abnormal noise is detected, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp...
22-01-043H — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Hyundai is conducting a service campaign to enhance the knock sensor logic with the Cylinder Noise Diagnostic System (CNDS) software update. CNDS is to detect abnormal cylinder wall scuffing or noise of the engine block before potentially severe engine damage occurs. If abnormal noise is detected, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp...
22-EM-008H — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Hyundai is conducting a service campaign 974 to enhance the knock sensor logic with the Cylinder Noise Diagnostic System (CNDS) software update. CNDS is to detect abnormal cylinder wall scuffing or noise of the engine block before potentially severe engine damage occurs. If abnormal noise is detected, the Malfunction Indicator...
20-01-039H — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information and procedures for collecting OBD âIn Use Monitor Performance Ratioâ (IUMPR) data on certain 2019-2021MY vehicles at California dealers. This reporting is mandated by CARB (California Air Resources Board).
20-BD-006H-1 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
This bulletin describes the procedure to replace the latch and channel of a driver side door that has difficulty opening.
19-01-034H — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin provides information related to an ECM (Engine Control Module) software update to revise battery sensor data for optimized SOC(State of Charge) value. The ECM Update also includes an update for misfire due to learning cylinder imbalance.
Campaign T4F Dea — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Hyundai is conducting a Service Campaign to perform an ECM software update to revise the battery sensor data to optimize SOC (State of Charge) value. The ECM Update also includes an update for misfire due to learning cylinder imbalance.
19-01-034H — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
This bulletin provides information related to an ECM (Engine Control Module) software update to revise battery sensor data for optimized %SOC(State of Charge) value. The ECM Update also includes an update for misfire due to learning cylinder imbalance.
19-01-034H — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This bulletin provides information related to an ECM (Engine Control Module) software update to revise battery sensor data for optimized %SOC(State of Charge) value. The ECM Update also includes an update for misfire due to learning cylinder imbalance.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2020 HYUNDAI VELOSTER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HYUNDAI VELOSTER
- 2015 HYUNDAI VELOSTER — 183 complaints
- 2016 HYUNDAI VELOSTER — 288 complaints
- 2017 HYUNDAI VELOSTER — 67 complaints
- 2019 HYUNDAI VELOSTER — 62 complaints
- 2020 HYUNDAI VELOSTER (current)
- 2021 HYUNDAI VELOSTER — 15 complaints
- 2022 HYUNDAI VELOSTER — 9 complaints
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