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2020 Hyundai Veloster

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

The 2020 Hyundai Veloster recorded 23 owner complaints with the engine emerging as the top concern area, alongside a single recall during its model year. Placed within the broader 2012–2022 complaint history, the 2020 model sits well below the peak of 419 complaints seen in 2013 but above the nine-complaint low reached in 2022. This positioning suggests the 2020 Veloster occupies a middle ground in the model's reliability trajectory, reflecting improvement from early-generation issues while still carrying more reported problems than the final model years.

Model year202120202019201820172016201520142013

Quick specs

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

Lug nut torque79-94 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI NS · 550 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 · 550 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnAUTOOEM · verified
Tire size215/45R17 87HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim7 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter2630035505

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length166.9 in
Overall width70.9 in
Overall height54.7 in
Wheelbase104.3 in
Curb weight2734 lb
Track (front / rear)61 / 61.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)61/39

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Veloster of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

4.8–8.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.80 sec — 2021 N Hatchback
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2019N Hatchback (Performance Pack) 2.0L Turbo I-45.20 sec13.90 sec275 hpFWD
2019N Hatchback (Performance Pack) 2.0L Turbo I-45.20 sec13.90 sec275 hpFWD
2019N Hatchback (Performance Pack) 2.0L Turbo I-45.30 sec14.00 sec275 hpFWD
2019N Hatchback (Performance Pack) 2.0L Turbo I-45.50 sec14.20 sec275 hpFWD
2019N Hatchback (Performance Pack) 2.0L Turbo I-45.90 sec14.30 sec275 hpFWD
2019N Hatchback (Performance Pack) 2.0L Turbo I-45.90 sec14.40 sec275 hpFWD
2019Turbo Ultimate Hatchback 1.6L Turbo I-46.00 sec14.60 sec201 hpFWD
2019Turbo R-Spec Hatchback 1.6L Turbo I-46.20 sec14.70 sec201 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

Torque lug nuts to 79-94 ft-lbs.

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts145.0-152.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs78.0-121.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts79-94 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Cranking Performance550 cca

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque16.0-23.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 58.0-; Rear: 47.0-
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.102
Variation from Parallelism Thickness VariationFront: .0002; Rear: .0003
Maximum Rotor Runout.0016

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
1M6 Boltsl 108-120.0 inch lbs., Step 2: M8 Bolts: 14-17.0108–120 in
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
134.0-38.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 38-42°34–38 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
113.0-16.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 88-92°13–16 ft. lbs

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 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 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)
Every 6,200 miTire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 7,500 miSuspension Ball Joint (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 15,000 miFuel Filter (inspect)
Every 24,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Transmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 30,000 miClutch Hydraulic System (drain & refill) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 42,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)

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 Hyundai Veloster exhibits a significant downward trend in federal complaints across its generation, falling from a peak of 419 in 2013 to just 23 for the 2020 model year. The 2020 model recorded one recall and zero investigations, with the primary complaint areas being the engine (7) and "Unknown Or Other" (4), though the data does not specify the root causes. This represents a continued improvement over the 2019 model's 41 complaints and 138 TSBs, as the 2020 year reduced TSBs to 85. Furthermore, there were zero reported crash or fire complaints for the 2020 target year. Because it sits within a period of sharply declining issues and low recall activity, this is a good year to buy.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
85
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
23
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 23 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine7
Unknown Or Other4
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Structure1
Power Train,Forward Collision Avoidance1
Steering,Lane Departure1
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Power Train,Unknown Or Other1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

21V301000EngineReported 28/04/2021

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Elantra, 2019-2021 Kona and Veloster vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines. The piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which could… Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine, free of charge. In addition, Hyundai will deploy Piston Ring Noise Sensing System (PNSS) software. Owner notification…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 85 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
26-EE-003H TSB2026-04-17Electrical SystemSome vehicles may exhibit difficulty starting in cold weather. This bulletin provides the…
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…
P33 OL2025-12-19Electrical SystemIn response to this trend, we engineered a software upgrade that addresses the social…
TRW Settlement DCS2025-12-18Air BagsA Class Action settlement regarding the TRW Airbag was recently decided. Based on the…

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 have open recalls?

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