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2022 Hyundai Veloster N Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Avoid

Complaint Index

100/100

#1 most-complained of 4 Veloster N years

The 2022 Hyundai Veloster N ranks worst of 4 model years, with a complaint index of 100, 37 complaints, and 2 recalls. Lane Departure issues dominate at 78% of complaints, followed by Steering at 49%, making it the year to approach with caution relative to other Veloster N years.

Complaints
37
Recalls
2
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
23.5
21 city / 27.5 hwy

Top 2022 Hyundai Veloster N problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Lane Departure29 (78%)
  2. Steering18 (49%)
  3. Engine4 (11%)
  4. Transmission & Powertrain4 (11%)
  5. Electrical System3 (8%)
  6. Fuel System3 (8%)
  7. Collision Avoidance & Cameras2 (5%)

What owners report

  • Blind spot monitoring gives false warnings after replacing OEM summer tires with other tire brands or sizes.
  • Right-side blind spot detection stays permanently triggered, blocking use of the turn signal.
  • DCT transmission fails to shift out of first gear, accompanied by an engine over-rev warning light.
  • Engine loses power and the check engine light flashes during heavy rain at highway speed.
  • Fuel injector failures cause sudden power loss, misfires, and tailpipe smoke at low mileage.
  • Electric power steering shuts off along with lane keep and lane follow assist, making the wheel very hard to turn, sometimes locking up at highway speed.
2022 Hyundai Veloster N complaints: complaints filed per month9Nov 2021Apr 2022Oct 2022Jan 2024Oct 2024Sep 2025Feb 2026Jun 2026
63 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2021 to Sep 2026; peak Aug 2026 (9).

2022 Hyundai Veloster N recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 24V528000Jul 11, 2024Fuel System54,647 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump:control/drive module

    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.

    Risk: 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 service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 262 and 023G.

  2. NHTSA 22V746000Oct 6, 2022Transmission & Powertrain56,148 vehicles

    Power train:automatic transmission

    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.

    Risk: 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.

2022 Hyundai Veloster N fuel economy and fuel cost

City
21 MPG
Highway
27.5 MPG
Combined
23.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,425
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Premium
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2022 compared with other Veloster N years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)02550751002019202020212022
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2020No verdict03125
2021Caution6718223.5
2022Avoid10037223.5

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Hyundai Veloster N reliable?
Among the 4 Veloster N model years with data, 2022 has the highest complaint index (100) and ranks worst, with 37 NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls. It carries an 'Avoid' verdict relative to other Veloster N years.
What is the biggest problem with the 2022 Veloster N?
Lane Departure issues account for 78% of complaints, mostly false blind spot detection warnings, followed by Steering problems at 49%, including reports of power steering failure and lane keep system lockups.
Does the 2022 Veloster N have a recall?
Yes, it has 2 recalls: one for a fuel pump that may fail and cause loss of drive power, and one for the transmission fail-safe limited-mobility mode being impaired, requiring a transmission control unit software update or transmission replacement.
Were there any crashes or fires reported for the 2022 Veloster N?
NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported for the 2022 Veloster N.
How does the 2022 Veloster N compare to the 2021 model?
The 2021 Veloster N had a complaint index of 67 and a 'Caution' verdict, while the 2022 model has a higher complaint index of 100 and ranks worst among the 4 years with data.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.