Hyundai VELOSTER N problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
60 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
81,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2019 to 2022 model years. Data snapshot: . 3 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Steering is the most frequently named component, appearing in 27 of 60 complaints (45.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 28 | 46.7% |
| Engine operation | 6 | 10.0% |
| Braking behavior | 3 | 5.0% |
| Fuel system concerns | 3 | 5.0% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 3.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 3.3% |
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 | 27 |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 20 |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 12 |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 8 |
| Electrical System | 7 |
| Power Train | 6 |
| Engine | 4 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 |
Steering: 27; Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection: 20; Lane Departure: Assist: 12; Lane Departure: Warning: 8; Electrical System: 7; Power Train: 6; Engine: 4; 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 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 57 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 | 14 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2025 | 15 |
| 2026 | 15 |
2021: 4; 2022: 14; 2023: 5; 2024: 7; 2025: 15; 2026: 15
Pattern summary
Steering leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 28 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 6 complaint narratives. Braking behavior 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 11676118 · 2025-07-25 (July 25, 2025)
while driving at approximately 45 miles per hour electronic power steering system failed and and it felt like the motor in the steering column was trying to pull the car hard right. the EPS warning light on the dash flashed red. Safely stopped the car on the shoulder of road. turned car on and off and resumed driving. problem repeated (this time with steering trying to lock at center) another 1/2 mile down the road. stopped again and pulled and reseated apparently undamaged fuse in under hood fuse box. restarted car and switched drive mode f…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11676118 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11662006 · 2025-05-19 (May 19, 2025)
My power steering motor failed suddenly while driving. I was on the highway at the time. The resulting steering difficulty endangered myself and everyone else on the roadway. The power steering warning light came on at the same time that the steering failed. I had no prior warning. I took the vehicle to a service center that confirmed the problem and replaced the power steering motor. I had the motor replaced and kept the defective motor in case you would like to inspect it.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11662006 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11671381 · 2025-07-05 (July 5, 2025)
Lane keep assist was off, got an error message "check lane departure warning system" and seemed to lose power steering. I was on the interstate switching lanes. Any loss of power steering is a safety risk.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11671381 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 11759332 · 2026-08-25 (August 25, 2026)
The contact's daughter owns a 2019 Hyundai Veloster N. The contact stated that the brake calipers were leaking brake fluid. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to obtain the parts from an independent parts supplier. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the caliper seals were ordered but were the incorrect part. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and opened a case. The approximate failure mileage was 114,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 114,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11759332 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 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…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11699607 at NHTSA ↗
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.…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11481627 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11620668 · 2024-10-18 (October 18, 2024)
The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Veloster N. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the check the engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V258000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 81,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 81,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11620668 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 ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 2 |
2019: 1; 2020: 1; 2021: 2; 2022: 2