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2022 Hyundai Veloster N problems

Owners filed 38 complaints about the 2022 Hyundai Veloster N with NHTSA between Nov 2021 and Nov 2026. The most-cited component is lane departure (29).

Complaints
38
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
0
Reported by owners
Fires
0
Reported by owners
Injuries
0
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
01 —By component

Complaints by component

One complaint can cite several components
  1. Lane departure29
  2. Steering19
  3. Engine4
  4. Power train4
  5. Electrical system3
  6. Fuel/propulsion system3
  7. Forward collision avoidance2

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 8, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Trend

When complaints were filed

Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
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Model yearComplaints filed per calendar year
20214
20228
20231
20244
202510
202611

Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.

03 —Owner reports

Top problems in owners’ words

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first

Lane departure

29 reports
“While making a low speed turn (10mph) the LKA icon (black panel) and failure alert (center screen) appeared on the meter, then immediately after the power steering icon (black panel) and failure alert (center screen) appeared on the meter. The electroninc power steering completely died and I nearly ran into an oncoming car and then I actually ran off the road slightly into the grass after correcting in the other direction. I tried a quick ignition cycle on the side of the road and the issue persisted so I pulled into a parking lot and did another ignition cycle but I waited a minute or so before restarting the car. This time the when I turned the car on warning and failure went away so I waited a few more minutes then drove home; then in my apartment parking garage at low speed (10mph again) right as I was pulling into a parking spot the same pattern occured again (LKA then EPS) and I almost hit a concrete wall due to the loss of power steering assist. I have now parked the car and plan to get it towed to a dealership because I believe this put myself and others at risk; I had to use my entire upper body to keep control of the vehicle and if this happened to me…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 21, 2026Steering, Lane departureODI 11765742

Steering

19 reports
“I am reporting a serious safety concern involving my 2022 Hyundai Veloster N, which currently has approximately 75,000 miles. While driving, my vehicle unexpectedly lost electric power steering assistance without warning. At approximately the same time, multiple safety system warning lights and alerts began flashing on the dashboard, including warnings associated with the vehicle's driver assistance and safety systems. The sudden loss of power steering assistance made the steering wheel significantly more difficult to turn and created a dangerous situation while the vehicle was in motion. This unexpected failure could potentially result in a driver losing control of the vehicle, particularly when turning, navigating traffic, or responding to an emergency. The simultaneous activation of multiple safety warnings raises additional concerns about a possible electrical or electronic steering system malfunction affecting multiple vehicle systems. I took the vehicle to an authorized Hyundai dealership for diagnosis and was quoted approximately $9,000 for repairs. I was informed that the issue is not covered under warranty. I am the original owner of this vehicle,…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Nov 5, 2026SteeringODI 11776072

Engine

4 reports
“steering rack failed once already and was replaced in entirety thru dealership now it is making creaking sound whenever turning wheel left or right at slow speeds engine issues two years into ownership- white smoke coming from exhaust and required two new spark plugs the blind spot warning has never worked and there is heavy documentation online from other owners stating it simply does not work (and has never worked)”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Aug 12, 2026Steering, Engine, Lane departureODI 11756606

Power train

4 reports1 related recall
“There is an intermittent issue that begins with the lane departure warning light followed by the power steering light flashing red. It leads to a complete and sudden loss of power steering. This has happened at low speeds as well as highway speeds with no discernable pattern for replicating the issue.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Aug 8, 2026Power train, Electrical system, Lane departureODI 11755620

Electrical system

3 reports
“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 safely, the vehicle had no power steering. Turning the car off and on is a short term remedy about half of the time, and the problem returns either immediately, or days later.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 22, 2025Steering, Electrical system, Lane departureODI 11688858

Fuel/propulsion system

3 reports
“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 escalated on January 2, 2026, when the vehicle suffered a severe loss of power. The dealer then replaced the recalled pump, but the fix was unsuccessful. Immediately after leaving the dealership, the car failed again, stalling during a turn in traffic and creating a clear and dangerous situation. That incident initiated a cascade of failed repair attempts. Over the next several weeks, at Hyundai's direction, the dealer replaced the fuel sensor and then the fuel injectors, but the core problem remained. The impact has been significant. I have been without my personal vehicle for a month, forcing me to rearrange work and personal commitments to manage the situation. The dealership remains unable to diagnose the root cause, and after multiple failed attempts, my…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Feb 2, 2026Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11715100
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 8, 2026

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.