2022 Hyundai VELOSTER N problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
36 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2022 model year. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Steering is the most frequently named component, appearing in 17 of 36 complaints (47.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 18 | 50.0% |
| Engine operation | 5 | 13.9% |
| Fuel system concerns | 3 | 8.3% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 5.6% |
| Braking behavior | 2 | 5.6% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 2.8% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Steering | 17 |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 13 |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 12 |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 6 |
| Engine | 4 |
| Power Train | 4 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 |
Steering: 17; Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection: 13; Lane Departure: Assist: 12; Lane Departure: Warning: 6; Engine: 4; Power Train: 4; Electrical System: 3; Fuel/Propulsion System: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
No usable failure mileage is recorded. 36 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 10 |
| 2026 | 9 |
2021: 4; 2022: 8; 2023: 1; 2024: 4; 2025: 10; 2026: 9
Pattern summary
Steering leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 18 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 5 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 3 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11582175 · 2024-04-10 (April 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.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11582175 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11621415 · 2024-10-22 (October 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.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11621415 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11578268 · 2024-03-19 (March 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 experienced a sudden loss of power, followed by misfires and smoke from the tailpipe and the check engine light coming on during failure. Both instance…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11578268 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11662219 · 2025-05-20 (May 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 power has been turned off for at least 15 minutes, after which point the malfunction may still return upon next operation of the vehicle.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11662219 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11699607 · 2025-11-15 (November 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 was replaced. at the moment with only 24000 miles on vehicle, 3 out of 4 injectors have prematurely failed. After doing hpfp recall update on ECM, Dua…
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Owner report 11481627 · 2022-08-28 (August 28, 2022)
DCT transmission failed to shift out of first gear, engine over rev light came on (white, yellow, RED - 7000 RPM!). Got it off the road. Car did it 3 times on the 50 mile trip. Had it towed to dealer, Thomas Hyundai in Cumberland, Md. They said they couldn't duplicate it, car is not showing any codes and they would not do any work on it without a TSB from Hyundai. This is dangerous. It drove ok for a week or two then on Thursday August 25 it did it again. Somebody is going to get hurt with this thing. Date below is most recent incident.…
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Owner report 11737160 · 2026-05-11 (May 11, 2026)
When slightly braking, steering becomes heavy and resistant. Steering is slightly vague. Sometimes the lane departing warning shows up stating “check lane departing warning system” on my dash.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11737160 at NHTSA ↗