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2022 Hyundai Veloster problems: engine and transmission complaints and recalls

NO ELEVATED SIGNAL
22%
8 of 37 relevant owner complaints are about the engine, transmission or fuel system

No elevated drivetrain complaint concentration in the available NHTSA records for the 2022 Hyundai Veloster. Engine, transmission and fuel system account for 22% of relevant complaints.

Better than 85% of the 1,789 model years we track (2010–2023).

NHTSA data checked October 3, 2026
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Does the 2022 Hyundai Veloster have engine or transmission problems?

Not as a pattern, going by owner complaints. 8 of 37 relevant complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2022 Hyundai Veloster concern the engine, transmission or fuel system (22%). For comparison, the 2021 scores 18%. This describes the model year, not any one car: a well-maintained or already-repaired example can be fine, and a clean model year can still have a bad car in it.

Drivetrain complaints
8
engine, transmission, fuel
Total complaints
37
this model year
Fires reported
0
owner-reported
Recall campaigns
2
0 crashes · 0 injuries

Complaints by component

LANE DEPARTURE29 · 78%
STEERING18 · 49%
ENGINE4 · 11%
POWER TRAIN4 · 11%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3 · 8%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM3 · 8%

The years either side

2010
no data
2011
no data
2012
29%
81 of 296
2013
49%
196 of 424
2014
48%
38 of 86
2015
67%
90 of 137
2016
80%
170 of 222
2017
72%
33 of 50
2018
no data
2019
51%
23 of 46
2020
46%
12 of 27
2021
18%
5 of 29
2022
22%
8 of 37
2023
no data

Manufacturers fix things mid-generation. A bad year next to a clean one is common; the fix usually arrived in between.

What owners reported

STEERING,ENGINE,LANE DEPARTURE08/12/2026
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 …
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE08/08/2026
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.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM02/02/2026
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 de…

Three of 8 drivetrain complaints. The full report shows more, with quotes about the engine in the car you are looking at first.

Recall campaigns on the 2022 Hyundai Veloster (2)

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" l…
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…

This does not say whether a particular car has an open, unrepaired recall. That depends on the VIN.

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Questions people ask about the 2022 Hyundai Veloster

Does the 2022 Hyundai Veloster have engine or transmission problems?

Not as a pattern, going by owner complaints. 8 of 37 relevant complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2022 Hyundai Veloster concern the engine, transmission or fuel system (22%). It describes the model year, not any one car, so an inspection still matters.

Are there engine or transmission recalls on the 2022 Hyundai Veloster?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns on the 2022 Hyundai Veloster. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

Which Hyundai Veloster years are better?

Among the Hyundai Veloster years we track, the 2021 (18%) has a lower engine and transmission complaint share than the 2022 (22%). Manufacturers fix things mid-generation, so the year before or after can be a different car.

Should I buy a 2022 Hyundai Veloster?

That depends on the car in front of you, not just the model year. The 2022 Hyundai Veloster shows no elevated engine or transmission pattern in owner complaints, which is a good starting point. It is still one car with its own history, so get an independent pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you commit.

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