2022 Hyundai Veloster N Safety Report

2022 HYUNDAI VELOSTER N Safety Report

20Complaints
2Recalls
82/100Reliability Score
Most reported components: Steering,Lane Departure (7)Lane Departure (4)Fuel/Propulsion System (2)Steering (2)Steering,Electrical System,Lane Departure (2)Power Train,Engine,Lane Departure (1)Power Train,Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System (1)Engine (1)

Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2022 Hyundai Veloster N

This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2022 Hyundai Veloster N. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.

2022 Hyundai Veloster N Safety Signal Summary
SignalValueWhat to inspect next
Recall burdenModerate (2)Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below.
Owner complaintsLow (20)Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates.
Crash and fire reports0Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item.
Primary component hubSteering,Lane DepartureCompare steering,lane departure issues across vehicles.
Cleaner nearby model year2020Compare against the 2020 Hyundai Veloster N with 2 complaints and 1 recalls.
Riskier nearby model year2019Check the 2019 Hyundai Veloster N before buying across this generation.

Hyundai Veloster N Year-by-Year Comparison

The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Hyundai Veloster N years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.

Nearby Hyundai Veloster N Model Years
Model YearComplaintsRecallsUse case
2021 Hyundai Veloster N 14 2 Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative.
2020 Hyundai Veloster N 2 1 Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative.
2019 Hyundai Veloster N 38 1 Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year.

2022 Hyundai Veloster N Complaint Theme Map

Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2022 Hyundai Veloster N, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.

Steering,Lane Departure

7 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.

All Steering,Lane Departure issues Hyundai only

Lane Departure

4 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.

All Lane Departure issues Hyundai only

Fuel/Propulsion System

2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.

All Fuel/Propulsion System issues Hyundai only

Steering

2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.

All Steering issues Hyundai only

Steering,Electrical System,Lane Departure

2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.

All Steering,Electrical System,Lane Departure issues Hyundai only

Power Train,Engine,Lane Departure

1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.

All Power Train,Engine,Lane Departure issues Hyundai only

AI Safety Analysis for the 2022 Hyundai Veloster N

The 2022 HYUNDAI VELOSTER N has accumulated 20 complaints and 2 recalls in the NHTSA database. The most frequently reported problem areas are steering,lane departure (7 complaints), lane departure (4 complaints), fuel/propulsion system (2 complaints). Steering and lane departure assist issues are common, with reports of steering lockups and lane departure warnings. Fuel and propulsion system problems have also been reported, including fuel pump control issues and engine misfires. Owners have experienced severe steering failures, lane departure assist malfunctions, and fuel system problems, leading to undriveable conditions and safety concerns. Key known issues to be aware of include Electronic Power Steering (EPS) Failure, Lane Departure Assist Malfunction, Fuel Pump Control Module Issue. Be aware of potential steering and lane departure assist issues, and check for recalls related to fuel system and engine problems.

Reliability Score

The 2022 Hyundai Veloster N receives a reliability score of 82 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates above-average reliability relative to comparable vehicles.

Known Issues for the 2022 Hyundai Veloster N

The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2022 Hyundai Veloster N:

IssueSeverityFrequencyTypical Mileage
Electronic Power Steering (Eps) Failure
Reports indicate that the EPS system can stop working while driving, causing the steering to become unresponsive.
Medium Rare 70k-80k miles
Lane Departure Assist Malfunction
Owners have reported receiving lane departure assist warnings and the steering locking up unexpectedly.
Medium Rare 50k-70k miles
Fuel Pump Control Module Issue
Hyundai has issued a recall for fuel pump control module problems affecting the fuel system.
Low Common 30k-50k miles
Engine Misfire
Engine misfires have been reported, leading to reduced power and potential safety hazards.
Medium Rare 10k-30k miles

Common Problems Reported by Owners

Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2022 Hyundai Veloster N:

Steering 35% of complaints

Steering issues, including lockups and failures, are a common problem.

Lane Departure Assist 25% of complaints

Lane departure assist malfunctions are frequently reported, causing safety concerns.

Fuel System 20% of complaints

Fuel system issues, such as fuel pump control problems, are a recurring issue.

Engine 15% of complaints

Engine misfires have been reported, affecting performance and safety.

Recall Details for the 2022 Hyundai Veloster N

The following 2 recalls have been issued for the 2022 Hyundai Veloster N by NHTSA:

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump:Control/Drive Module
Campaign #24V528000 12/07/2024

Summary: 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.

Consequence: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

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 charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 9, 2024. Some interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 3, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer servic...

Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Power Train:Automatic Transmission
Campaign #22V746000 06/10/2022

Summary: Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe, Sonata, Veloster N, 2022 Santa Cruz, Elantra N, and Kona N vehicles. The vehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction, which can result in a complete loss of drive power.

Consequence: Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary. Dealers will also update the transmission control unit software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 236.

Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2022 Hyundai Veloster N

Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2022 Hyundai Veloster N with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Steering,Lane Departure
02/08/2026

Went to back out of a parking space got a “check lane keep assist” warning on dash as well as red steering light. Steering was totally locked up luckily I was parked but if I was driving It could’ve caused a serious issue. I’ve seen multiple other people with this vehicle have had this problem as well and still no recall.

ODI #11716591
Fuel/Propulsion System
02/02/2026

The ownership of my 2022 Hyundai Veloster N has been defined by an unresolved safety recall that has left the vehicle undriveable and in the dealer's possession for a month. My attempts to address the issue began in September 2024, when I brought the car in for the High-Pressure Fuel Pump recall (NHTSA 24V528). The dealer performed a software update but declined to replace the pump. The situation...

ODI #11715100
Steering,Lane Departure
11/29/2025

The issue involved the electronic power steering (EPS) system on my 2022 Hyundai Veloster N (approx. 70,000 miles). While driving, the EPS stopped providing steering assist and a fault warning appeared on the dash. After checking the engine bay fuse box, I found that the PDM 7.5A micro blade fuse (which powers the EPS circuit) appeared heat-discolored/burned. I replaced it with an identical 7.5A ...

ODI #11702053
Power Train,Engine,Lane Departure
11/15/2025

Vehicle stalled after misfire in cylinder 4. No signs of problems prior to failure of injector number 4 at 14000 miles. Upon investigating prior history of vehicle owner, customer reported misfire on cylinder 2, and 4 at 3 thousand miles. Technician replaced injector 2 only. Months after, my vehicle stalled due to misfire in cylinder 1, which was corrected by restarting car. Injector number one wa...

ODI #11699607
Steering,Lane Departure
11/09/2025

While driving, I would randomly get an alert saying “check lane departure assist system” along with my power steering going completely out. If I restart the car, sometimes it fixes the issue until it happens again randomly. Sometimes it wont happen for a week, sometimes it happens multiple times a day. I can’t narrow it down to anything since it happens so randomly.

ODI #11698402
Steering,Lane Departure
10/28/2025

While driving my 2022 Hyundai Veloster N (around 44,000 miles), the steering system suddenly failed without warning. All lane departure and steering warning lights came on, and the steering wheel locked hard to the left, causing the car to veer into oncoming traffic. I narrowly avoided a collision and was able to regain control, but it was extremely dangerous. The vehicle was later diagnosed by th...

ODI #11696028
Steering,Lane Departure
10/10/2025

Power steering and lane keep assist died while driving. After leaving the car off for a few minutes, powering it back up they worked again for about 5 minutes before cutting off while driving on the highway

ODI #11692608
Steering
09/23/2025

While driving on the highway, the dashboard illuminated with power steering & lane departure warnings. Upon this happening, the power steering did fail, and would not come back on regardless of the driving mode (2022 Hyundai Veloster N). Because of my high speed, I was able to navigate to an off ramp and pull off the road without incident. At slow speed, I was barely able to turn the steering whee...

ODI #11689129
Steering,Electrical System,Lane Departure
09/22/2025

This problem has happened sporadically since the first instance described below. I was driving in the left lane at 65mph on the highway during a bend in the road. The steering when extremely stiff, which is extremely alarming on the highway. The car chimed and produced the messages, "check power steering" and "check lane departure warning system". From that point until I was able to stop somewhere...

ODI #11688858
Fuel/Propulsion System
08/19/2025

3 separate injectors have misfired, causing very low power to the acceleration of the vehicle, and creating a safety hazard to drive. There is a misfire engine light. The dealership has inspected these injectors and determined that the OEM parts are prone to misfire. This is a very common issue among, they point out, model year '22 Hyundai cars.

ODI #11681686
Steering,Lane Departure
05/20/2025

The vehicle intermittently enters a state in which Lane Keeping Assistance (LKA) and Power Steering simultaneously fail, indicated by lights and notifications on the cluster and resulting in complete loss of power steering. This malfunction can occur at any point in the vehicle's operation, which includes when the vehicle is parked, and lasts until the vehicle has had the battery disconnected or p...

ODI #11662219
Steering
05/20/2025

Driving the vehicle when arriving to my destination going a speed below 10 mph, the steering became extremely heavy and an alert showed on the cluster screen stating "power steering failed". I had to exert substantial physical effort to maneuver the vehicle to a safe location to investigate the issue. At that moment the Check Engine Light (CEL) did not illuminate, but I suspect there must have bee...

ODI #11662217
Steering,Lane Departure
10/22/2024

Vehicle stated “check lane keep system”, and proceeded to lock the steering wheel whilst I was doing 65-70 mph on Interstate-5’s Grapevine section. I immediately had to apply brakes, turn on my hazard lights, and then nurse the car to the exit.

ODI #11621415
Steering,Electrical System,Lane Departure
04/10/2024

While driving the Electric Power Steering turned off along with any services that relied on it, like the Lane Keep Assist and Lane Follow Assist. When this happened the power steering went out and it was almost impossible to turn the steering wheel presenting a safety risk.

ODI #11582175
Power Train,Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System
03/19/2024

There have been two instances of fuel injector failures on the 2022 Veloster in within 20,000 miles. The first instance (cylinder 2) occurred at approximately 7,000 miles. The car experienced a sudden loss of power, followed by misfires and smoke from the tailpipe and the check engine light coming on during failure. The second instance (cylinder 1) occurred at approximately 19,000 miles. The car e...

ODI #11578268
Engine
01/31/2024

July 26th 2023 at around noon CDT, when I ran into a relatively heavy downpour. I was traveling at 65mph on a hwy before the rain, then slowed down to almost 50mph due to the rain. There was a vehicle behind me when all of sudden the my cars CEL started flashing, and the car lost power. I was unable to accelerate or maintain speed, and was almost rear ended as I tried to quickly pull off the road....

ODI #11569091
Lane Departure
03/03/2023

After replacing the tires with the same size tires on the OEM wheels the blind spot monitoring system malfunctions. The lights in the side view mirrors flash and the audible blind spot warning alerts nearly every time the blinker is used. I have contacted Hyundai Consumer Affairs and they claim there are no reports of issues.

ODI #11509977
Lane Departure
12/26/2022

After changing from stock summer tires to all season tires; the Blind Spot Monitoring system malfunctioned and no longer works. There is no dealer fix for this problem.

ODI #11498916
Lane Departure
12/15/2022

The blindspot monitor system in the Hyundai Veloster N does not function as well as other Hyundai vehicles do. While driving, the blindspot monitor will randomly go off even if there is no car in my blindspot and it will sometimes not go off when there is a car driving in my blindspot. I took the car to the dealership to fix the issue and after waiting for weeks to get my car back, my local Hyunda...

ODI #11497583
Lane Departure
10/18/2022

After changing to tires (michelin pilot sport all season) that can handle lower temperatures than the Pirelli PZero, the BSM system is now giving false alerts, and is unreliable.

ODI #11489781

Frequently Asked Questions About the 2022 Hyundai Veloster N

Has the 2022 HYUNDAI VELOSTER N been recalled?

Yes, the 2022 HYUNDAI VELOSTER N has 2 recalls on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.

How many complaints does the 2022 HYUNDAI VELOSTER N have?

The 2022 HYUNDAI VELOSTER N has 20 complaints filed with NHTSA. None of the complaints involved crashes. No injuries or deaths have been reported.

What is the safety rating for the 2022 HYUNDAI VELOSTER N?

The 2022 HYUNDAI VELOSTER N does not have an NHTSA safety rating on file. This can happen for newer model years, specialty vehicles, or models that have not been crash-tested.

What are the most common problems with the 2022 HYUNDAI VELOSTER N?

The most commonly reported problems with the 2022 HYUNDAI VELOSTER N involve steering,lane departure (7 complaints), lane departure (4 complaints), fuel/propulsion system (2 complaints). Other affected components include steering, steering,electrical system,lane departure, power train,engine,lane departure.

How many crash reports does the 2022 HYUNDAI VELOSTER N have?

There are no crash reports associated with the 2022 HYUNDAI VELOSTER N in the NHTSA database.

How many fire reports does the 2022 HYUNDAI VELOSTER N have?

There are no fire reports for the 2022 HYUNDAI VELOSTER N in the NHTSA database.

Are there any deaths reported for the 2022 HYUNDAI VELOSTER N?

No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2022 HYUNDAI VELOSTER N.

How many injuries are reported for the 2022 HYUNDAI VELOSTER N?

No injuries have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2022 HYUNDAI VELOSTER N.

Should I buy a 2022 HYUNDAI VELOSTER N?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2022 HYUNDAI VELOSTER N is research thoroughly before purchasing. It has 20 complaints, 2 recalls. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.

What components fail most on the 2022 HYUNDAI VELOSTER N?

The components with the most failures on the 2022 HYUNDAI VELOSTER N are: 1. STEERING,LANE DEPARTURE (7 complaints), 2. LANE DEPARTURE (4 complaints), 3. FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (2 complaints), 4. STEERING (2 complaints), 5. STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE (2 complaints). STEERING,LANE DEPARTURE is the single most-reported problem area with 7 complaints.

What should I know before buying a 2022 HYUNDAI VELOSTER N?

Be aware of potential steering and lane departure assist issues, and check for recalls related to fuel system and engine problems. The 2022 HYUNDAI VELOSTER N has 20 NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record.

How reliable is the 2022 HYUNDAI VELOSTER N?

The 2022 HYUNDAI VELOSTER N receives a reliability score of 82/100, indicating above-average reliability. This is based on 20 owner complaints, 2 recalls, and 0 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Electronic Power Steering (EPS) Failure and Lane Departure Assist Malfunction.

What are the known issues with the 2022 HYUNDAI VELOSTER N?

Known issues with the 2022 HYUNDAI VELOSTER N include: Electronic Power Steering (EPS) Failure, Lane Departure Assist Malfunction, Fuel Pump Control Module Issue, Engine Misfire. These are based on patterns found across 20 NHTSA complaints. 2 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.

Are there any recalls for the 2022 Hyundai Veloster N?

Yes, there are recalls for fuel pump control module issues and automatic transmission problems.

What are the most common steering issues reported?

Steering lockups and failures are the most common issues reported by owners.

Can the lane departure assist system fail?

Yes, lane departure assist malfunctions have been reported, causing safety concerns.

Buyer Advice

Our recommendation: Be aware of potential steering and lane departure assist issues, and check for recalls related to fuel system and engine problems.

NHTSA Data Summary for 2022 Hyundai Veloster N

This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2022 Hyundai Veloster N. The data includes 20 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 2 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.

All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.

Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.

Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.

Analysis last updated: 2026-05-16