Model year
2022 Hyundai Veloster
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name Veloster for 2022. Under the matched name VELOSTER N, NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 37 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for VELOSTER N are STEERING (18), LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST (13), LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION (13). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 22–25 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,300–$3,750, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2012 296 complaints
- 2013 426 complaints
- 2014 85 complaints
- 2015 137 complaints
- 2016 223 complaints
- 2017 50 complaints
- 2019 42 complaints
- 2020 25 complaints
- 2021 11 complaints
- 2022 37 complaints
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2022. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| VELOSTER N | 2 | 37 | 0 |
Recalls for VELOSTER N
24V528000 · Jul 11, 2024
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.
22V746000 · Oct 6, 2022
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…
Complaints for VELOSTER N
37 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations for VELOSTER N
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N 3 HB FWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veloster N · 2L · Automatic (AM-S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 27 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
| Veloster N · 2L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 28 | 25 | — | — | $3,300 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2022 Hyundai Veloster at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.