2020 Hyundai Veloster problems and complaints
Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Hyundai Veloster. The most-reported areas: Engine (10), Unknown Or Other (6), Power Train (3).
Key takeaways
- 25 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 0 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 10 | 40% |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 | 24% |
| Power Train | 3 | 12% |
| Electrical System | 2 | 8% |
| Structure | 2 | 8% |
| Steering | 2 | 8% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | 4% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 4% |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 4% |
| Fuel System | 1 | 4% |
| Gasoline | 1 | 4% |
| Seats | 1 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Parts for the 2020 Hyundai Veloster
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Hyundai Veloster 3 HB FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-10-19
Vehicle was checked for Hyundai recall 203 in 2022. Engine suffered a catastrophic failure in March of 2024 at around 94,000 miles due to the improperly heat treated piston rings referenced in Hyundai recall 203. Dealership only replaced the short block after suffering an attempted thrown rod, resulting in debris left ...
Power Train,electrical System,engine - filed 2026-09-14
The engine/engine management system malfunctioned. The vehicle began repeatedly stalling and shutting off while I was driving and while stopped in traffic. The vehicle is now no longer able to start and run and will need to be towed to a Hyundai dealer. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. My safety a...
Engine - filed 2025-10-18
My spark plugs misfired
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More for the 2020 Hyundai Veloster
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.