Reliability
Hyundai

Veloster (2022)

2022 · Compact · 1 engine
37 NHTSA Complaints
2 Recalls
0 Fire Reports
0 Crash Reports
Data covers 2 NHTSA model names
VELOSTERVELOSTER N
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Reliability Score

Not rated

Owners filed 6 powertrain complaints. That is too few vehicles, or too few years on the road, to compare with similar vehicles.

On the record · from NHTSA's files, not reviewed by hand

Recall22V746
Power Train, Automatic Transmission · 1,536 vehicles (28% of those built) · maker's estimate: 100% have the defect

Complaints by Engine Code

T-GDI THETA II

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo / 250 hp
37 complaints 37.0 per year Gasoline
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Owner Complaints by System

Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Hyundai Veloster, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.

Safety Systems: 29 owner complaints
Steering: 18 owner complaints

Recalls (2)

24V528000Jul 12, 2024serious
Fuel System

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.

22V746000Oct 6, 2022serious
Powertrain

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common 2022-2022 Hyundai Veloster complaints?

Owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022-2022 Hyundai Veloster. The systems they name most often are the safety systems, the steering and the transmission.

Is the 2022-2022 Hyundai Veloster a good used car?

That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022-2022 Hyundai Veloster. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2022-2022 Hyundai Veloster have?

NHTSA has 37 owner complaints on file for the 2022-2022 Hyundai Veloster as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.

What recalls affect the 2022-2022 Hyundai Veloster?

NHTSA lists 2 recalls covering some 2022-2022 Hyundai Veloster vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.

What should I check before buying a used Hyundai Veloster?

Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the safety systems, the steering and the transmission, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.

Does the Veloster have NHTSA crash test ratings?

NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2022 Hyundai Veloster. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 37 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: moderate. Last updated: 2026-10-12.

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