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Buying a used 2021 Hyundai Veloster N? Check these 2 recalls first
A small complaint file — 18 unverified NHTSA reports, including 1 crash and 1 fire — so there is less pattern to read here than on higher-volume models. The top categories are lane departure (9) and steering (6). Two recalls apply: a fuel pump that can fail on Hyundai and Genesis performance models, and the campaign covering vehicles that may suddenly lose all drive power. Neither carries a stop-driving or park-outside instruction.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Confirm the performance-model fuel pump recall was performed, and ask about any stalling or no-start episodes.
- Verify the loss-of-drive-power recall status by VIN at a Hyundai dealer.
- On the test drive, check steering feel and whether lane-keeping assist behaves predictably or nags falsely.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Hyundai dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2021 Hyundai Veloster N
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Hyundai vehicles may suddenly lose all drive power | Power Train | high |
| Hyundai and Genesis performance models: fuel pump can fail | Fuel System, Gasoline | high |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
18 complaints filed for this model year, including 1 mentioning a crash, 1 a fire and 0 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Assistance | 9 | None found |
| Steering | 6 | None found |
| Electrical System | 3 | None found |
| Power Train | 2 | Yes |
| Seat Belts | 1 | None found |
| Wheels | 1 | None found |