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2022 Hyundai Veloster N reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Hyundai Veloster N over 5 years — 6 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 4 Veloster N years on this site. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Control module and Automatic transmission.

2019 Hyundai Veloster N
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Complaints

37

Per year

6

Recalls

2

Years on the road

5

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Lane departure (29 of 37), then Steering (18) and Engine (4).

Next to 2021

The 2021 Veloster N has 18 complaints, 3 per year. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2021.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2022 Hyundai Veloster N. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (2)

Recall gasoline fuel system, delivery, fuel pump, control module 2024-07-12 · NHTSA campaign 24V528000
Summary 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.
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.
Recall powertrain, automatic transmission 2022-10-06 · NHTSA campaign 22V746000
Summary 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.
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.

Complaints by component (37 total)

Lane departure
29
Steering
18
Engine
4
Powertrain
4
Electrical system
3
Fuel and propulsion system
3
Forward collision avoidance
2
Crash-flagged

0

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

0

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

42021820221202342024102025102026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "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)…"
    Steering, Lane departure · filed 2026-09-21
  • "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…"
    Steering, Lane departure, Forward collision avoidance · filed 2026-08-15
  • "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…"
    Steering, Engine, Lane departure · filed 2026-08-12
  • "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…"
    Powertrain, Electrical system, Lane departure · filed 2026-08-08
  • "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…"
    Steering, Lane departure, Forward collision avoidance · filed 2026-06-25

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2022 Hyundai Veloster N 3 HB FWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Veloster N 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (AM-S8) Front-wheel drive 20 27 22 MPG $3650
Veloster N 2L, 4-cyl Manual 6-speed Front-wheel drive 22 28 25 MPG $3200

Specs and fitment

JS N, 2019–2022
Body styles Hatchback
Oil 0W-30, 5W-30, or 5W-40 (all temps); additional grades on climate chart (2.0L turbo) , 5.4 qt capacity
Tire size 235/35R19, 225/40R18, 215/45R17 (trim-dependent)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 24V-528 covers certain 2019-2022 Veloster N vehicles (along with Genesis G70, Elantra N, and Kona N models listed): the fuel pump may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power and increase crash risk. Dealers update engine control module software and inspect and replace the fuel pump assembly as necessary.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Hyundai Veloster N reliable?

Owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Hyundai Veloster N over 5 years — 6 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 4 Veloster N years on this site. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Control module and Automatic transmission.

What are common problems with a 2022 Hyundai Veloster N?

The complaints owners file most often name Lane departure (29 of 37), then Steering (18) and Engine (4).

Is the 2022 Hyundai Veloster N more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2021 Veloster N has 18 complaints, 3 per year. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2021.

Has the 2022 Hyundai Veloster N been recalled?

The 2022 Hyundai Veloster N has 2 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Hyundai Veloster N?

Owners have filed 37 complaints about the 2022 Hyundai Veloster N with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2022 Hyundai Veloster N get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2022 Hyundai Veloster N is 23.5 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What engine oil does a US Hyundai Veloster N use?

0W-30, 5W-30, or 5W-40 (all temps); additional grades on climate chart (2.0L turbo) With filter, about 5.4 qt is commonly listed for this generation—confirm in the owner manual.

What tire sizes fit a US Hyundai Veloster N?

Published US specs commonly list front 235/35R19, 225/40R18, 215/45R17 (trim-dependent) and rear 235/35R19, 225/40R18, 215/45R17 (trim-dependent); confirm on the door jamb placard for your trim.

What NHTSA recalls affect the US Hyundai Veloster N?

Recall 24V-528 covers certain 2019-2022 Veloster N vehicles (along with Genesis G70, Elantra N, and Kona N models listed): the fuel pump may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power and increase crash risk. Dealers update engine control module software and inspect and replace the fuel pump assembly as necessary.