Hyundai Veloster N
The Hyundai Veloster N is a four-cylinder hatchback powered by a 2.0-litre petrol engine. Production commenced in 2018. The model has been subject to 2 recalls registered in EU Safety Gate and 13 recalls in the US NHTSA database.
| Manufacturer | Hyundai |
|---|---|
| Production | From 2018 |
| Body type | Hatchback |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Displacement | 2,000 cc |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel economy (comb.) | 9.8 l/100 km |
Engine variants
Different engine versions of the Hyundai Veloster N (from registration data). 10 variants.
| Engine | Fuel | Transmission | Top speed | Economy | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 7.8 l/100 km | 2012–2017 |
| 1.6 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 8.1 l/100 km | 2012–2021 |
| 1.6 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 8.9 l/100 km | 2013–2014 |
| 1.6 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 9 l/100 km | 2015 |
| 1.6 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 7.9 l/100 km | 2017–2020 |
| 1.6 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 7.8 l/100 km | 2021 |
| 2.0 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 7.8 l/100 km | 2019–2021 |
| 2.0 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 8.4 l/100 km | 2019–2021 |
| 2.0 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 9.4 l/100 km | 2019–2022 |
| 2.0 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 10.7 l/100 km | 2021–2022 |
Source: EPA (US). Fuel economy converted to l/100 km.
Other Hyundai models
Similar Hatchback models
Common problems & reliability
US owners have filed 80 complaints for the Hyundai Veloster N, most often about lane departure, steering, engine, electrical system. These are owner-reported issues, useful for spotting recurring weaknesses before you buy.
Based on real owner complaints and inspection data — not an editorial rating. Sources: NHTSA (US, public domain).
Recalls & safety
6 in the US-market NHTSA database, which may not apply to European versions for the Hyundai Veloster N. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULEUS · NHTSAModel year 2022
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Veloster N, 2019-2023 Genesis G70, 2022-2023 Elantra N, and Kona N vehicles. The fuel pump may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power.
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.
NHTSA campaign 24V528000 · reported 12/07/2024
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONUS · NHTSAModel year 2022
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe, Sonata, Veloster N, 2022 Santa Cruz, Elantra N, and Kona N vehicles. The vehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction, which can result in a complete loss of drive power.
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.
NHTSA campaign 22V746000 · reported 06/10/2022
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULEUS · NHTSAModel year 2021
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Veloster N, 2019-2023 Genesis G70, 2022-2023 Elantra N, and Kona N vehicles. The fuel pump may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power.
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.
NHTSA campaign 24V528000 · reported 12/07/2024
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONUS · NHTSAModel year 2021
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe, Sonata, Veloster N, 2022 Santa Cruz, Elantra N, and Kona N vehicles. The vehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction, which can result in a complete loss of drive power.
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.
NHTSA campaign 22V746000 · reported 06/10/2022
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULEUS · NHTSAModel year 2020
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Veloster N, 2019-2023 Genesis G70, 2022-2023 Elantra N, and Kona N vehicles. The fuel pump may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power.
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.
NHTSA campaign 24V528000 · reported 12/07/2024
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULEUS · NHTSAModel year 2019
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Veloster N, 2019-2023 Genesis G70, 2022-2023 Elantra N, and Kona N vehicles. The fuel pump may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power.
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.
NHTSA campaign 24V528000 · reported 12/07/2024
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Hyundai recalls.