Hyundai Veloster N: Years to Avoid and Best Years to Buy
Hyundai Veloster N: 4 model years scored from 92 NHTSA owner complaints and 5 recall campaigns. Worst year 2022, best year 2019.
Year-by-year data table
Best year in our data: 2019 (score 85). Worst: 2022 (score 75, BUY).
| Year | Score | Verdict | Running cost / yr | NHTSA complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 75 | BUY | $4,571 | 36 | 2 |
| 2021 | 88 | BUY | $4,604 | 17 | 2 |
| 2020 | — | DATA PENDING | $4,280 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 85 | BUY | $4,525 | 39 | 1 |
Running cost is fuel or energy plus the maintenance band midpoint for that car at its age today, re-priced to your country. Purchase price, insurance and depreciation are not included.
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Veloster N sub-models & family
What goes wrong on the Hyundai Veloster N
Across every Veloster N model year in our index, owners report these component groups most often. The cost beside each one is the representative repair for that group at a US independent shop, re-priced to your country.
- Lane Departure37 complaints across all Veloster N years · typical job: Camera module replacement and calibration$680–$1,700
- Steering25 complaints across all Veloster N years · typical job: Electric power-steering rack or column motor replacement$1,020–$2,500
- Engine19 complaints across all Veloster N years · typical job: Cooling-system or timing-drive repair$1,040–$2,220
- Electrical System11 complaints across all Veloster N years · typical job: Alternator, battery-drain or body-module diagnosis and replacement$540–$1,310
- Unknown Or Other8 complaints across all Veloster N years · typical job: Diagnosis and mixed repair$360–$940
- Structure8 complaints across all Veloster N years · typical job: Body, subframe or corrosion repair$1,070–$2,920
Flat-rate labour hours x local shop rate plus a parts band. An estimate of what this class of failure costs, not a quote. Formula.
FAQ
What is the best year for the Hyundai Veloster N?
On our data the 2019 Hyundai Veloster N scores 85/100 — the highest of the 4 model years we hold, with 39 NHTSA complaints and 1 recall campaigns on record.
Which Hyundai Veloster N years should I avoid?
The 2022 is the weakest year we score, at 75/100 (BUY), on 36 complaints and 2 recalls. Check the year-by-year table above before committing to any particular car.
What is the most common Hyundai Veloster N problem?
37 of the complaints filed against the Veloster N across all its model years sit in the Lane Departure group — more than any other component.
Sources: NHTSA, EPA · Methodology · Updated 2026-10-04