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2022 Hyundai Veloster N Steering Problems

Steering complaints account for 18 of 37 total complaints (49%) filed on the 2022 Hyundai Veloster N, the highest share of any recent model year. No related recall has been issued for this problem area. No crashes, fires, or injuries were reported.

Steering complaints
18
49% of 37
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
—
Related recalls
0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

  • Electric power steering cuts out abruptly while driving, sometimes paired with Lane Keep Assist and Lane Follow Assist warnings.
  • Steering wheel locks or becomes extremely stiff at highway speeds, forcing drivers to brake and pull over.
  • A 'check power steering' or 'check lane keep system' alert appears on the cluster before steering assist drops out.
  • Power steering failure can occur at low speeds, including while parking or backing out of a spot, with the wheel becoming very heavy to turn.
  • The failure is often intermittent, resolving temporarily after restarting the vehicle before recurring minutes, hours, or days later.
  • One owner reported the steering wheel locking hard to one side at around 44,000 miles, causing the car to veer toward oncoming traffic.

When 2022 Hyundai Veloster N steering complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 10, 2024, latest Sep 21, 2026.

2022 Hyundai Veloster N steering complaints: complaints filed per month2Apr 2024May 2025Oct 2025Feb 2026May 2026Aug 2026
18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2024 to Sep 2026; peak May 2025 (2).

Steering recalls for the 2022 Hyundai Veloster N

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Veloster N model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20191 (25%)
  2. 20203 (100%)
  3. 20216 (33%)
  4. 202218 (49%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are steering problems in the 2022 Hyundai Veloster N?
NHTSA lists 18 steering complaints out of 37 total complaints for the 2022 Veloster N, or 49% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for steering issues on the 2022 Hyundai Veloster N?
No. NHTSA lists no related recalls for the steering problems reported on the 2022 Veloster N.
What do owners describe happening with the steering?
Owners describe electric power steering cutting out suddenly, the steering wheel locking or becoming very heavy, and dashboard alerts for lane keep assist and power steering appearing before or during the failure.
Have these steering failures caused crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to these steering complaints for the 2022 Veloster N, though some owners described near-misses.
Does the steering problem happen at a specific mileage?
No median failure mileage is available in NHTSA data, though one owner reported the issue occurring around 44,000 miles.

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.