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2021 Hyundai Veloster

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2021 Veloster.

The 2021 Hyundai Veloster maintains the maintenance specifications established throughout its production run, requiring 4.8 quarts of engine oil with viscosity options spanning 5W-30, 5W-40, and 10W-30. Reliability data for this model year shows a marked improvement compared to earlier iterations, with only 11 total owner complaints recorded and a single recall—notably, the 2013 model year generated 419 complaints while the 2022 model year posted just 9, establishing a clear downward trajectory in reported issues across the Veloster's 2012-2022 span. The primary complaint area for 2021 centers on Lane Departure systems, indicating this electronic driver-assist feature as a focal point for potential refinement. This complaint profile positions the 2021 Veloster among the more mature and refined examples within the model's history, offering researchers a substantially more reliable vehicle than the model's early years while remaining well within the production lifecycle.

Model year202120202019201820172016201520142013

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity4.8 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 / 5W-40 / 10W-30OEM · verified
Lug nut torque79.0-94.0 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 Refer to the appropriate service information for options and battery usage. 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 Refer to the appropriate service information for options and battery usage.OEM · 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.

4.8–5.1 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.80 sec — 2021 N Hatchback
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2021N Hatchback 2.0L Turbo I-44.80 sec13.40 sec275 hpFWD
2021N Hatchback 2.0L Turbo I-45.10 sec13.70 sec275 hpFWD
2022N Hatchback 2.0L Turbo I-45.20 sec13.80 sec275 hpFWD
2019N Hatchback (Performance Pack) 2.0L Turbo I-45.20 sec13.90 sec275 hpFWD
2019N Hatchback (Performance Pack) 2.0L Turbo I-45.20 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

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 4.8 qt of 5W-30 / 5W-40 / 10W-30 engine oil, DOT 4 · DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 79.0-94.0 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to Use new gasket: 25.0-33.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidGL-4 · SAE 70W
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity2.0 qt
Automatic Transmission FluidGL-4 · SAE 70W
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity2.0 qt
Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity7.0 qt
Brake FluidDOT 3 · DOT 4
Brake FluidDOT 4 · DOT 4

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts145.0-152.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts14.0-17.0 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts26.0-30.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts14.0-17.0 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts25.0-29.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain PlugUse new gasket: 25.0-33.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain PlugUse new gasket: 25.0-33.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts79.0-94.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug43.0-58.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug43.0-58.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)640 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)100 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load)680 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (Secondary Under Load)100 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)630 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)100 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load)680 rpm

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity.93-1.04 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type30
Oil Capacity3.89-4.57 oz

Service checks

RPM69.6-72.5 @ Idle rpm
Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum29.7 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum69.7 psi
RPM29.7-69.7 @ Idle rpm

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque16.0-23.0 ft-lbs / 0.080
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 58.0-; Rear: 47.0-
ABS Sensor Torque6.3
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 15; Rear: .331
Variation from Parallelism Thickness VariationFront: .0002; Rear: .0003
Maximum Rotor Runout.0016"

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
134.0-38.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 38-42°34–38 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°, Step 3: 90°22 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
124.0-27.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90-95°, Step 3: 90-95°24–27 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 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 Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect)
Every 6,200 miTire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 12,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Canister Filter (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Filter (inspect) · Fuel Tank Filler Cap (inspect)
Every 24,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Transmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 30,000 miClutch Hydraulic System (drain & refill)
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 2021 Veloster sits at the low end of a clear downward trajectory: complaints fell from a generation high of 419 in 2013 to just 11 in 2021, recalls dropped from six to one, and TSBs declined from 169 to 61 across the same span. The 2021 model year recorded only 11 complaints total, with Lane Departure accounting for six of them; the data does not specify a root cause for those reports, and there were zero crash or fire complaints. A single recall was issued, matching 2020 but well below the early-generation peaks. The 2022 final year shows further improvement with nine complaints, no recalls, and only 21 TSBs, confirming the trend. For a buyer prioritizing federal-record cleanliness, the 2021 Veloster represents one of the quietest years in the model's history.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
61
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
11
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 11 complaints on record, top 6 components.

Lane Departure6
Steering,Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System1
Unknown Or Other,Lane Departure1
Engine1
Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System1
Steering1

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 61 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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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2021 Veloster take?

4.8 qt of 5W-30 is preferred. 5W-40 may be used if 5W-30 is unavailable. Temperatures above 0°F: 10W-30; Temperatures above 5°F: 15W-40; Temperatures above 20°F: 20W-50, per the factory manual.

Does the 2021 Veloster have open recalls?

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