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2021 Hyundai Veloster N Owner Complaints

Updated May 30, 20263 Critical Recalls
Ethan Miller
2021 Hyundai Veloster N Owner Complaints

Complaint Summary

The 2021 Hyundai Veloster N has 18 reported complaints.

  • Top issues involve lane departure: blind spot detection and power train.

Reliability Score

Reliability Score

7.4/ 10

Based on 18 complaints

Most Frequent Issues

LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION

7 38.9%

POWER TRAIN

2 11.1%

LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING

2 11.1%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 11.1%

STEERING

2 11.1%

Quick Insights

  • The top category is LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION, accounting for 38.9% of all complaints.

  • Owners have reported issues across 8 distinct vehicle systems.

  • Note: Complaint data reflects owner reports and may not always indicate a verified defect. Compare with Recalls and TSBs for a complete picture.

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Complaint Summary

What owners keep reporting on the 2021 Hyundai Veloster N

The 2021 Hyundai Veloster N has 18 owner complaints in this dataset. LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION is the most common complaint category, representing about 39% of the reports shown here.

Most common complaint categories

The top complaint groups for the 2021 Hyundai Veloster N are LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION (7), POWER TRAIN (2), LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING (2).

Are these complaints a serious red flag?

Potentially. 4 complaint reports involve higher-attention systems like brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components, which is enough to justify a focused inspection.

What should buyers inspect on a used 2021 Hyundai Veloster N?

Start with the top complaint systems, compare them against the recall report, then inspect service records for evidence that those same areas were already repaired or monitored.

Read the full buyer guideRecall report and remedy notesMaintenance costs and intervals2020 Veloster N complaints2022 Veloster N complaints2019 Veloster N complaints

Detailed Complaint Log

Showing 8 of 8 systems

LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION

7 Reports39% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

Blind Spot Monitor System works when not intended to. Changed factory spec wheels and tires with aftermarket wheel and tires with the same specs. BSD sometimes won't work, will work sometimes when its not supposed to, i. E. No car behind you or driving in a single lane.

10/14/2022

I just purchased a 2021 Hyundai Veloster N and I’m experiencing issues with my driver side blind spot monitoring system. The blind spot warning automatically turns on when there isn’t any cars around! There are times where it doesn’t come on when a car is in my blind spot! This is a very dangerous issue to have. I rely on my cars safety features to keep me safe. In the case of the blind spot monitoring system I solely rely on it to turn on when another car is in my blind spot and when it doesn’t turn on I assume it’s safe to change lanes when in reality a car could be sitting in my blind spot. I’ve come close to getting into multiple accidents now because of this faulty blind spot system. I have also talked to thousands of other 2021 Hyundai Veloster N owners who all claim to be experiencing the same issues! Please get Hyundai to start a recall on their blind spot monitoring system ASAP as lives are at stake!

11/2/2022

5 more complaints are available in this category.

POWER TRAIN

2 Reports11% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Veloster. The contact received a recall notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V746000 (Power Train). However, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time to complete the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

10/13/2022

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.

12/13/2022

LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING

2 Reports11% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

After changing the stock tires to all season using the stock rims, the car started giving false positive blind spot warnings on the passenger side and sometimes driver srde. This affect the use of such security feature as is not reliable anymore.

10/30/2022

Lane keep assist was off, got an error message "check lane departure warning system" and seemed to lose power steering. I was on the interstate switching lanes. Any loss of power steering is a safety risk.

7/5/2025

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 Reports11% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

Upon swapping out the factory tires for winter tires of the same factory size, the blind spot detection system started showing something in my blind spot all the time. The light won’t go off. It is highly unsafe to have a feature like this that you should be able to trust that doesn’t work.

1/28/2023

Lane keep assist was off, got an error message "check lane departure warning system" and seemed to lose power steering. I was on the interstate switching lanes. Any loss of power steering is a safety risk.

7/5/2025

STEERING

2 Reports11% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

Lane keep assist was off, got an error message "check lane departure warning system" and seemed to lose power steering. I was on the interstate switching lanes. Any loss of power steering is a safety risk.

7/5/2025

The electric power steering ceases to work, making it near impossible to steer or control the vehicle also, the power steering light and various other lights light up on the dash this is the intermittent reoccurring problem. The only way to remedy it at the time is to stop somewhere. Shut the vehicle off for a few minutes and then restart it. I'll put in today's date for the date that you're asking for but it happens all the time.

11/25/2025

WHEELS

1 Report6% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

Upon swapping out the factory tires for winter tires of the same factory size, the blind spot detection system started showing something in my blind spot all the time. The light won’t go off. It is highly unsafe to have a feature like this that you should be able to trust that doesn’t work.

1/28/2023

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 Report6% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

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.

6/14/2023

SEAT BELTS

1 Report6% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

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.

1/18/2024

About This Data

Data and Methodology

MethodologyHow we score →

Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.

FAQ

What are the most common owner complaints for the 2021 Hyundai Veloster N?

The most reported complaint category for the 2021 Hyundai Veloster N is LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION, with 7 owner reports. That is about 39% of all complaints logged here. Other recurring themes include LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION, POWER TRAIN, LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING.

Are complaints about the 2021 Hyundai Veloster N a serious warning sign?

Potentially. 4 complaint reports fall into higher-attention systems such as brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components. That does not prove every vehicle has a defect, but repeated complaints in those systems justify a more careful pre-purchase inspection.

How should buyers use complaint data for the 2021 Hyundai Veloster N?

Use complaints as an early pattern to investigate, not a standalone verdict. Start with the top complaint categories, compare those themes against the recall report and maintenance guide, then inspect service records for evidence that the same problem areas were already addressed. If the same issue appears repeatedly across complaints and recalls, treat it as a real ownership-risk flag.

Are complaints about the 2021 Hyundai Veloster N severe?

4 complaint reports involve higher-attention systems such as brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components, which is enough to justify a focused inspection before purchase.

Complaint list entries are sourced from owner-submitted NHTSA ODI records.

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Hyundai Veloster N: How should complaint data influence buying decisions?

Use complaint patterns together with recalls and maintenance guidance to estimate ownership risk and inspection priorities.

Carfocal links complaint data directly to recall and maintenance routes for the same model year.

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  2. 02Common Problems
  3. 03Owner Complaints
  4. 04Data and Methodology

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