2022 Hyundai Veloster N problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (18) · Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection (12) · Power Train (4)
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Safety recalls (2)
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump:control/Drive Module 2024-07-11 · campaign 24V528000 · 54,647 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
Power Train:automatic Transmission 2022-10-06 · campaign 22V746000 · 56,148 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (29)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2026-10-27 · 26-GI-003H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information related to the navigation and head unit software changes introduced in the 2026 2nd navigation map and software update. the changes may vary depending on vehicle type, model, and navigation system. refer to the 2026 2nd navigation map and software update key improv
Engine 2026-10-08 · 26-EM-016H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. this bulletin outlines the combustion chamber cleaning procedure for vehicles diagnosed with this condition. all internal combustion engines consume some engine oil during normal operatio
Engine 2026-10-07 · 26-EM-015H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. this bulletin provides the inspection and repair procedures for vehicles exhibiting this condition. all internal combustion engines consume engine oil as part of normal engine operatio
Power Train 2026-06-05 · 26-AT-004H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information related to a transmission control unit (tcu) software update for some vehicles equipped with an 8-speed wet dual clutch transmission (8wdct). the software update revises the touch point learning variation, improving drivability and judder symptoms. certain 8wdcts (
Air Bags 2026-04-10 · DTN DL · Other
the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag inflators manufactured by jilin province detiannuo automobile safety system co., ltd. (dtn). these inflators were not supplied, approved, or authorized by the vehi
Air Bags 2026-04-10 · DTN DCS · Other
the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driver‑side airbag inflators manufactured by jilin province detiannuo automobile safety system co., ltd. (dtn), that have been identified in u.s. vehicles following prior
Showing the 6 most recent of 29 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-09-21 · Steering“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 …”
2026-08-15 · Steering“on august 15, 2026, while driving my 2022 hyundai veloster n, the electric power steering assist intermittently became noticeably heavier than normal. the vehicle’s steering remained mechanically controllable, but the increased steering effort was noticeable and raised a safety concern because the loss or reduction of steering assist occurred while…”
2026-08-12 · Steering“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 …”
2026-08-08 · Power Train“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.…”
2026-06-25 · Steering“power steering failure while at speed on the highway. this caused safety systems to be disabled and the car was very hard to control. if this happened while cornering, a deadly crash could happen. the problem has not been confirmed or reproduced. it has not been inspected. no issues prior to the failure. only appeared after sp failed…”
2026-05-20 · Steering“the steering system failed while driving down the highway on two different ocassions. i got a warning message saying the driver att warning sys had malfunctioned (it wasn't on a the time) then after that message disappeared, i had a red light in the "steering column" symbol in the dash. the steering lost all power and it was really hard to drive th…”
2026-05-11 · Steering“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. …”
2026-03-29 · Steering“driving over small bumps when power steering suddenly failed and power steering light came on dash. steering became very heavy and difficult to control…”
2026-02-08 · Steering“went to back out of a parking space got a “check lane keep assist” warning on dash as well as red steering light. steering was totally locked up luckily i was parked but if i was driving it could’ve caused a serious issue. i’ve seen multiple other people with this vehicle have had this problem as well and still no recall.…”
2026-02-02 · Fuel/Propulsion System“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 upda…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.