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Hyundai Veloster N: which year should you buy?

Across the 2012 to 2022 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2019 (93/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.

Best years to target

2019 93 · 2017 93 · 2022 92 · 2021 88

Every model year, scored

Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.

202292/100
Buy

24 complaints · 2 recalls

202188/100
Buy

16 complaints · 2 recalls

202064/100
Unproven

2 complaints · 1 recalls

201993/100
Buybest year

38 complaints · 1 recalls

201793/100
Buy

49 complaints · 0 recalls

201677/100
Buy

220 complaints · 1 recalls

201564/100
Caution

136 complaints · 2 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall

201464/100
Caution

84 complaints · 2 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall

201364/100
Caution

419 complaints · 3 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall

201264/100
Caution

295 complaints · 6 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall

Zeroing in on the 2019?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2019 Hyundai Veloster N’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2022 Hyundai Veloster N head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Hyundai Veloster N as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.