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2020 Hyundai Veloster N

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2020 Veloster N.

Transmission Manual 6-spd

Defined by its 6-speed manual transmission and EPA fuel economy ratings of 22/29/25 mpg, the 2020 Hyundai Veloster N occupies a distinct position within the 2019-2022 model run. This specific year records the lowest number of owner issues in that span, dropping significantly from the 38 complaints logged in 2019 to just 2 total owner complaints. With only one recall reported and steering identified as the top complaint area, the 2020 model represents the most reliable period across the covered model years.

Model year2022202120202019

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

EPA fuel economy22/29/25 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI NS · 760 CCA battery, OE oil filter 2630035505. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI NS · 760 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnAUTOOEM · verified
Tire size225/40ZR18/XL 92YOEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.5; Equipped with Performance Package: 8 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter2630035505
Spark plug1885709085

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionManual 6-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length167.7 in
Overall width70.9 in
Overall height54.7 in
Wheelbase104.3 in
Curb weight3106 lb
Track (front / rear)61 / 61.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)64/36

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined22 / 29 / 25 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume90 cu ft
Cargo volume20 cu ft
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Cranking Performance760 cca

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
134.0-38.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 78-82°34–38 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages
124.0-27.0 ft. lbs.24–27 ft. lbs
290-95°
390-95°

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 42,000 mi; coolant every 24,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 24,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 6,000 miAir Conditioning System (inspect) · Air Intake System (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect)
At 12,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (inspect)
Every 12,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Clutch Master Cylinder (inspect fluid level) · Fuel Evaporative Canister Filter (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect)
Every 24,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Transmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 42,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 60,000 miEngine Valves (inspect valve lash)
At 120,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2020 Hyundai Veloster N records the lowest complaint volume of any year shown in this federal dataset — just 2 complaints, 10 technical service bulletins, and 1 recall — placing it at the bottom of a clear arc that begins with 38 complaints and 124 TSBs in 2019 (the model's launch year) and rises again to 16 complaints/22 TSBs in 2021 and 24 complaints/26 TSBs in 2022. Within the 2020 record, both reported complaints cluster in the Steering category, with zero crash or fire complaints filed, and no federal investigations were opened in any year of this window. The pattern is consistent with a mid-cycle model year that was largely free of the teething issues seen at launch and before the incremental rise in reported problems in 2021 and 2022, though the dataset does not specify the underlying causes for that later uptick. For a used-buyer evaluating this generation, the 2020 stands out as the cleanest year in the available federal record on every measured axis — complaints, TSBs, and recalls — and is the strongest candidate year in this window, with the standard caveat that low federal complaint counts can reflect reporting volume as much as mechanical reality, so a pre-purchase inspection focused on steering feel and a verification of the single open recall remain advisable.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
10
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
2
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 2 complaints on record, top 1 components.

Steering2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

24V528000Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump:Control/Drive ModuleReported 12/07/2024

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. Remedy: 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 10 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
DTN DL2026-04-10Air BagsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of…
DTN DCS2026-04-10Air BagsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety…
25-BD-012H TSB2025-11-05Exterior LightingThis bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated…
25-01-024H-1 TSB2025-05-08Electrical SystemSome vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using…
25-01-024H EM2025-04-07Electrical SystemSome vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2020 Veloster N have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Veloster N get?

EPA figures are 22 city / 29 highway / 25 combined mpg.