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SteeringPart report

2020 Hyundai Veloster Steering Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
8%of 25 total for the year
Median mileage
17,990miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2020 Hyundai Veloster, 8% of the 25 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,990 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“While driving my steering wheel will lock up and I’ll get an error message for lane keep assist on the dash. I never use lane keep assist so even when it’s off it does this. I have to keep turning my car off and back on for my steering wheel to unlock and the error will disappear.”

NHTSA complaint #11595539, filed 2024-06

“The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated while driving 15-20 MPH, the power steering warning light illuminated, and the power steering failed. The contact stated that he was able to drive to his residence by using physical strength to steer the vehicle. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they could not duplicate the failure unless the warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred while driving. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #11493545, filed 2022-11, 17,990 miles

Related service bulletins

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2021218%
202028%
201937%
201724%
201610%
201521%
20141416%
20135914%
20124214%

Other parts of the 2020 Hyundai Veloster

Engine
10 complaints
Other or unknown
6 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
1 complaints
Lane departure
1 complaints
Seats
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints
Wheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2020 Hyundai Veloster

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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