2021 Hyundai Veloster NFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Compact CarsFront-Wheel Drive
2021 Hyundai Veloster N

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City
22
MPG
Highway
28
MPG
Combined
25
MPG

Trim Comparison

Manual 6-spd
Premium
City
22
Hwy
28
Comb
25
Fuel cost: $3,250/yr
Automatic (AM-S8)
Premium
City
20
Hwy
27
Comb
22
Fuel cost: $3,700/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,250

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-4,250

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 5/10
GHG Score: 5/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
363 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
11.9 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2L 4-cyl
Transmission
Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Body Style
Sedan
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
2L, 4-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Fuel Type
Premium Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,694/yr
California
$5.957/gal$3,574/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,333/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,482/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,713/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,706/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,355/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,771/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,606/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,669/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 25 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

Recall History2

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems15 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 15 owner complaints for the 2021 Hyundai Veloster N. Top reported issues include advanced safety (adas), steering and electrical system. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Advanced Safety (ADAS)
9
Steering
3
Electrical System
2
Power Train
2
Seat Belts
1
Wheels & Tires
1

2021 Hyundai Veloster N problems by category: Advanced Safety (ADAS): 9 complaints, Steering: 3 complaints, Electrical System: 2 complaints, Power Train: 2 complaints, Seat Belts: 1 complaints, Wheels & Tires: 1 complaints.

1
Crashes Reported
1
Fires Reported
0
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

SteeringFiled: 05/20/2026ODI#11739054
I was driving when my power steering suddenly failed while the vehicle was in motion. I pulled into a plaza, turned off the vehicle, and after restarting it the power steering appeared to function nor…
Electrical SystemFiled: 01/28/2023ODI#11504087
Upon swapping out the factory tires for winter tires of the same factory size, the blind spot detection system started showing something in my blind spot all the time. The light won’t go off. It is h…
Advanced Safety (ADAS)Filed: 11/02/2022ODI#11491864
I just purchased a 2021 Hyundai Veloster N and I’m experiencing issues with my driver side blind spot monitoring system. The blind spot warning automatically turns on when there isn’t any cars around!…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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