The Hyundai Veloster N spans 2019–2022 with 6 recorded NHTSA recalls and a 4.0/5 ForCar reliability score. The years to approach with caution are 2019, 2022, 2021 (most owner complaints); the cleanest are 2020, 2021, 2022. It delivers up to 25 mpg combined and NHTSA-rated safety.
How we score: NHTSA crash-test safety (40%), recall frequency across all years (25%) and the share of owner complaints involving a crash, fire or injury (35%). Based on NHTSA & EPA data — not user reviews.
Overview
The Hyundai Veloster N is one of the most popular vehicles in its class, produced from 2019 to 2022 across multiple generations.
How to read a Hyundai Veloster N VIN — every digit explained
Every Hyundai Veloster N carries a unique 17-character VIN stamped at the factory. Each position is a code — together they spell out where, when and how your car was built. Here's exactly what every digit means.
- WMI (1–3) — country & manufacturer. Tells you it's a Hyundai and the country it was built in (real Hyundai codes below).
- VDS (4–8) — model, body style, engine, trim & restraints. The 8th digit is the engine code.
- Check digit (9) — a math check that proves the VIN is genuine.
- Model year (10) — the year it was built (e.g. R = 2024, S = 2025).
- Plant (11) — which factory assembled this Veloster N.
- Serial (12–17) — the unique sequential production number.
- South KoreaKM8 · KMF · KMH · KMT · KMU · KPH
- USA5NM · 5NP · 5NT · U5Y
- SingaporePFD
Digits 4–17 — the engine code (8th), model-year letter (10th) and plant — follow the universal SAE standard, identical on every car. For the full year-code table (2001–2026), country codes and where the VIN is stamped on your Veloster N, see the complete guide to reading a VIN.
How many recalls does the Hyundai Veloster N have?
The Hyundai Veloster N has 6 recorded NHTSA recalls across 2019–2022. Pick a year below to see its recalls — then verify open recalls against your specific VIN.
2022 Hyundai Veloster N recalls 2
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump:control/drive Module
What's wrong. 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.
Risk. A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix. 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.
Power Train:automatic Transmission
What's wrong. 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.
Risk. Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Fix. 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.
2021 Hyundai Veloster N recalls 2
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump:control/drive Module
What's wrong. 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.
Risk. A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix. 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.
Power Train:automatic Transmission
What's wrong. 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.
Risk. Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Fix. 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.
2020 Hyundai Veloster N recalls 1
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump:control/drive Module
What's wrong. 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.
Risk. A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix. 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.
2019 Hyundai Veloster N recalls 1
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump:control/drive Module
What's wrong. 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.
Risk. A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix. 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.
Best and worst years for the Hyundai Veloster N
Based on NHTSA owner-complaint volume across 4 tracked years, the worst years are 2019, 2022, 2021 and the best (fewest complaints) are 2020, 2021, 2022.
ForCar aggregate — our own analysis of complaint volume, not published by NHTSA.
| Year | Owner complaints | Top issue | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Veloster N | Engine | Avoid | |
| 2020 Veloster N | Steering | Best | |
| 2021 Veloster N | Lane Departure | Avoid | |
| 2022 Veloster N | Lane Departure | Avoid |
What are the most common Hyundai Veloster N problems?
The most-reported Hyundai Veloster N problems are Engine (18 reports), Wheels (2 reports) and Air Bags (1 reports) — out of 80 owner complaints NHTSA holds for the model. Here's how they break down:
Most-reported components — tap a category to read what owners actually experienced:
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, all model years. Bar = share of total complaints. Full reports searchable on NHTSA.gov.
Hyundai Veloster N specifications & dimensions
The 2019–2022 Hyundai Veloster N measures 168″ long on a 104″ wheelbase, with a curb weight near 3,106 lb. Full dimensions below — engine, horsepower and trim decode from your VIN. For the original factory build — MSRP, trim and standard equipment — rebuild the Hyundai Veloster N window sticker.
| Years | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–2022 | 168″ | 71″ | 55″ | 104″ | 3,106 lb |
Source: NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada vehicle specifications. Metric values converted to imperial; generation ranges approximate.
Hyundai Veloster N cargo space, seating & interior room
How much the Veloster N holds — passengers and cargo. EPA measures its interior at 90 cu ft of passenger volume and 20 cu ft of cargo. Seating capacity and legroom vary by trim.
Exact seating capacity, third-row availability, legroom and headroom decode from your VIN or vary by trim — the original factory equipment & options list shows what each trim included.
Passenger & cargo volume from EPA fueleconomy.gov (largest configuration). Seats, legroom and headroom from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
Hyundai Veloster N tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What MPG does the Hyundai Veloster N get?
The Hyundai Veloster N returns up to 25 combined MPG (EPA), which works out to roughly $3,100/yr in fuel. Pick an engine to see MPG, annual running cost and CO₂ by year:
The 2022 Hyundai Veloster N (2L 4-cyl) gets 25 mpg combined and costs about $3,100/yr to fuel, emitting 363 g/mi CO₂ (GHG 5/10, smog 3/10) — about $4,500 more than the average new vehicle over 5 years.
| Year | City | Hwy | Comb | Fuel/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Smog | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Veloster N | 22 | 28 | $3,100 | 363 | 3/10 | 2L 4-cyl | |
| 2021 Veloster N | 22 | 28 | $3,100 | 363 | 3/10 | 2L 4-cyl | |
| 2020 Veloster N | 22 | 29 | $3,100 | 363 | 3/10 | 2L 4-cyl | |
| 2019 Veloster N | 22 | 28 | $3,100 | 363 | 3/10 | 2L 4-cyl |
Source: EPA fuel-economy database (ForCar-hosted, 1986–2027) — best combined rating per engine & year, with EPA annual fuel cost and tailpipe CO₂. Trim & drivetrain vary slightly; decode your VIN for the exact figure.
See how the Veloster N stacks up against the most fuel-efficient sedans, or calculate this Veloster N's real yearly fuel cost.
What engines does the Hyundai Veloster N have? Power & range
The Hyundai Veloster N is offered with 1 powertrain — 2L 4-cyl. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-cyl | 2.0L · 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | FWD | Premium |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
How much does a Hyundai Veloster N cost to own?
A Hyundai Veloster N depreciates at about an average rate. A typical example keeps roughly 46% of its value after five years — losing about 54% to depreciation. Fuel, maintenance and insurance add to the total cost to own.
| Age | Value retained | Est. resale value | Lost to depreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 80% | $24,000 | −$6,000 |
| Year 2 | 70% | $21,000 | −$9,000 |
| Year 3 | 61% | $18,300 | −$11,700 |
| Year 4 | 53% | $15,900 | −$14,100 |
| Year 5 | 46% | $13,800 | −$16,200 |
What goes into the five-year cost to own:
- Depreciation — the biggest cost: this Veloster N loses about 54% of its value over five years. See the full depreciation curve by age.
- Fuel — ≈ $15,500 over five years at roughly 15,000 miles a year.
- Maintenance & repairs — routine service, tires and wear items as the Veloster N ages.
- Insurance — varies by driver, state and trim; get a quote for your exact figure.
Resale & depreciation are ForCar estimates from typical segment value-retention curves — not a live market quote. Fuel from EPA fueleconomy.gov at ~15k mi/yr.
How much is a Hyundai Veloster N to insure?
A Hyundai Veloster N costs about $1,484 a year to insure for a typical driver on full coverage — roughly 3% above the average car. That's from its real HLDI insurance-loss index (103, where 100 = average car); your own rate moves with state, age, record and coverage.
Estimate = US-average premium × the Veloster N's HLDI loss index. See Hyundai insurance cost by model, cost by state, or compare any car.
Is the Hyundai Veloster N safe?
NHTSA crash-test ratings aren't published for the Veloster N yet — see the top-rated safest cars instead.
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How many miles does a Hyundai Veloster N last?
A well-maintained Hyundai Veloster N typically lasts 250,000–300,000+ miles. It's exceptionally durable — with routine maintenance many owners report 250k+ on the original powertrain. Its ForCar Reliability Score is 4.0/5.
Check your Hyundai Veloster N’s VIN — history, recalls & specs
Title records, open recalls, build details and paint code — straight from the VIN. Free.
Check this Veloster N’s VIN free →All Hyundai Veloster N model years
A year-by-year snapshot of the Hyundai Veloster N — recalls, best EPA fuel economy and NHTSA safety. Tap a year for full details.
| Year | Recalls | Best MPG | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Veloster N | 2 recalls | — | |
| 2021 Veloster N | 2 recalls | — | |
| 2020 Veloster N | 1 recall | — | |
| 2019 Veloster N | 1 recall | — |
Recalls = NHTSA campaigns that year · MPG = best EPA combined · Safety = NHTSA overall stars (tested years).
Frequently asked questions
What are the worst years for the Veloster N?
By owner-complaint volume, 2019, 2022, 2021 drew the most reports. 2020, 2021, 2022 have the cleanest records.
How many recalls does the Veloster N have?
6 recorded NHTSA recalls across 2019–2022. Always check open recalls by your VIN. See all Hyundai recalls and reliability across every model.
What MPG does the Veloster N get?
Up to 25 combined MPG (EPA), depending on engine — from the base 4-cylinder to the hybrid.
How many miles does a Veloster N last?
A well-maintained Veloster N typically reaches 200,000–300,000 miles with regular maintenance.
Is the Veloster N reliable?
Our ForCar Reliability Score for the Veloster N is 4.0/5, based on NHTSA safety, recall history and complaint severity.
What's the Hyundai Veloster N warranty?
New Hyundai models carry a 5 years / 60,000 miles basic (bumper-to-bumper) warranty and a 10 years / 100,000 miles powertrain warranty. Coverage can vary by model year and market — confirm with a Hyundai dealer.
Where is the Hyundai Veloster N made?
The assembly plant is encoded in the VIN — the 11th character. Decode your Veloster N's VIN above to see exactly where it was built; Hyundai may build it at more than one plant depending on the year.
How much does a Veloster N weigh?
The Veloster N's curb weight is around 3,106 lb. Its GVWR — the maximum loaded weight — decodes from the VIN.
How much ground clearance does the Veloster N have?
Ground clearance varies by trim and drivetrain — AWD/4WD versions often sit higher. Decode your VIN or check the specific trim for the exact figure.