Hyundai Veloster N Complaints

63 consumer complaints on file.

#11772494October 20, 2026
STEERING
Power steering has been going out intermittently. The first time was about a week ago at a light. One of my mechanics suggested it could be a battery going out, and wouldn’t you know it? My battery went out a couple days later. With my brand new battery in the car, my power steering has still been going out intermittently. So I think they may have been unrelated. Today for the first time I went out while I was actually driving right before a turn. This is extremely dangerous and I’m worried about driving the car and ended up losing power steering on the freeway.. the most concerning part is that the last five complaints have been for the exact same issue so I’m not alone. Why haven’t they tried to have it fixed for this? Or a recall?
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11766349September 23, 2026
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, SERVICE BRAKES
The contact's daughter owns a 2019 Hyundai Veloster N. The contact stated that the brake pads needed to be replaced and that the rear calipers were leaking brake fluid. The local dealer was contacted but the seals for the repair were not available. The seals were purchased from O’Reilly’s Auto Parts. The contact stated that the left-side cable had popped off, and the vehicle rolled back while in first gear. There was low compression in the engine. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V528000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact stated that a compression test was performed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where a leak-down test was performed for one minute, but the result was not provided. The dealer notified the contact of an extended warranty coverage. The dealer stated that the pump could not be replaced. The fuel pump was previously replaced. The contact stated that the crankcase was saturated with raw fuel and the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The dealer needed DTC: P0088 to be populated. The dealer requested that the vehicle be driven for 3,000 more miles before being taken back to the dealer. While receiving an oil change there was an abnormal fuel odor coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the crank case was saturated with raw fuel. The contact was concerned about a potential fire. The manufacturer was contacted by phone. The failure mileage was approximately 114,941.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11765742September 21, 2026
STEERING, LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
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 off the road slightly into the grass after correcting in the other direction. I tried a quick ignition cycle on the side of the road and the issue persisted so I pulled into a parking lot and did another ignition cycle but I waited a minute or so before restarting the car. This time the when I turned the car on warning and failure went away so I waited a few more minutes then drove home; then in my apartment parking garage at low speed (<10mph again) right as I was pulling into a parking spot the same pattern occured again (LKA then EPS) and I almost hit a concrete wall due to the loss of power steering assist. I have now parked the car and plan to get it towed to a dealership because I believe this put myself and others at risk; I had to use my entire upper body to keep control of the vehicle and if this happened to me then this could very well happen to someone who isn't as able bodied as I am.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11762261September 4, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING
The power steering motor fails at random and without warning, creating an imminent wreck hazard. At any time, the wheel will lose all power steering and simultaneously illuminate a red steering wheel warning on your dashboard. It takes significant force to turn the wheel once this happens. Secondly, when turning, a normal cars steering wheel will naturally "unwind" after a turn and smoothly straighten back up while driving. During this motor failure, the steering wheel remains stiffly stationary, pulling you into a potentially unwanted or dangerous direction (ditch, oncoming traffic, etc) unless you fight to straighten it. As a middle aged adult male, I can fight it well enough to keep it under control until I can pull over and turn off/on the car to reset the system. I fear this would become incredibly dangerous if driven by somebody who is older, frail/injured or physically weak. This issue started with only a few thousand miles and has progressively become more and more common, now happening multiple times just this week. A large amount of owners have reported the same issue, with some even being steered into oncoming traffic lanes during a failure. The steering instantly and without warning becomes incredibly heavy. It takes substantial force to turn the wheel. I am experiencing the exact same issue that has become the subject of multiple forums online and other's experiences trying to get it dealt with through Hyundai. Being that my car is now over 5 years old, if I were to try to get it replaced, it is out of warranty, despite having the issue exist since only a few thousand miles (3000-4000). I brought it to two separate dealerships, but they couldn't recreate the issue (hence, it being random) and therefore couldn't get a failure code to show up, and in the end not being able to warranty claim a replacement. Since it is becoming more and more common I have called Hyundai USA to try to escalate the issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11759332August 25, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
The contact's daughter owns a 2019 Hyundai Veloster N. The contact stated that the brake calipers were leaking brake fluid. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to obtain the parts from an independent parts supplier. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the caliper seals were ordered but were the incorrect part. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and opened a case. The approximate failure mileage was 114,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11757159August 15, 2026
STEERING, LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
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 the vehicle was being driven. I scanned the vehicle and found diagnostic trouble code C129002 in the EPS/MDPS system, described as a torque sensor signal fault. I also found DTC C168886 in the LKAS system. Both codes were reported as open at approximately 80,252 miles. After turning the vehicle off and restarting it, normal steering assist returned. The problem has since been intermittent, with the steering currently feeling normal, but the diagnostic codes were previously active and the vehicle experienced an actual change in steering effort while driving. This is not the first intermittent issue I have experienced with the vehicle. A similar steering-assist problem occurred a couple of months earlier. The vehicle has also experienced intermittent power loss on other occasions. I previously brought the vehicle to a Hyundai dealer for the intermittent power-loss concern, but the dealer was unable to reproduce or confirm the problem at that time. I do not know whether the intermittent power-loss issue is related to the steering-assist problem. The current steering problem has not yet been confirmed or repaired by a dealer or independent repair facility. I am concerned that an intermittent loss or reduction of electric power steering assist could recur unexpectedly while driving and increase the risk of losing adequate steering control, particularly at higher speeds or during an emergency maneuver.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11756606August 12, 2026
ENGINE, STEERING, LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
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 from other owners stating it simply does not work (and has never worked)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11756126August 11, 2026
STEERING
The power steering on my car stopped working entirely right after startup and would not return after multiple restarts. The dealership has replaced the steering torque sensor but the problem returned less than a month later. Without power steering, the car is not safe to drive.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11755620August 8, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN, LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11754190August 1, 2026
STEERING
The power steering system fails at random sometimes on the highway and off. This is very dangerous as it is very difficult to maneuver the car when I do not have the power steering working especially at highway speeds. This issue has not been reproduced as of yet or inspected. When I am driving first a lane departure or lane assist warning flashes immediately followed by total power steering loss.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11746409June 25, 2026
STEERING, LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
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
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11745025June 18, 2026
STEERING
Complete power steering loss while on the highway. When resetting the car, the issue is resolved only to have power steering fail moments later
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11739129May 20, 2026
STEERING, LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
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 the car as it felt like a car with no power steering at all but worse. If in a turn, it would want to stay in a turn and it would fight you to get it back to center coming out of the turns. I was able to get off the highway and nurse it to a parking lot. I checked the power steering fluid (thinking it might have leaked out), but it was there. Upon initial restart of the car the same messages and failure reappeared. However, after approximately 1 hr, I restarted the car and everything worked as normal. About 10 mins into the drive home, the same warning and cautions were displayed and the steering completely failed while driving. I was able to nurse the car to the nearest Hyundai dealership (RedMcCombs Hyundai Northwest in San Antonio, TX) and it has been there since 8 May with no resolution as they are awaiting approval from Hyundai to order a completely new steering rack assembly. However, the dealer noted that they had another Veloster N with ~60,000 miles come in for the same issue multiple times. My car's steering failed at ~41,000 miles. When I looked online, looks like many other Veloster N owners have suffered the same failure at random mileage. When I asked the dealership why the delay in the repairs, they stated that Hyundai might be considering a recall or providing a specific fix and that is why my car's repair approval has been delayed. He stated in the previous case, the repair approval was done after only a few days. My main concern is that they do not know what is actually wrong, and will just replace all steering rack system components without inspecting for actual faulty parts from the manufacturer or vendor
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11739054May 20, 2026
STEERING
I was driving when my power steering suddenly failed while the vehicle was in motion. I pulled into a plaza, turned off the vehicle, and after restarting it the power steering appeared to function normally again. The component that malfunctioned appears to be the power steering system, and this component along with the vehicle itself is available for inspection upon request. When the failure occurred, steering the vehicle became significantly more difficult, which created a safety risk for myself, my passenger in the vehicle, and others on the road because it reduced my ability to safely control and maneuver the vehicle. At this time, the issue has not yet been reproduced or formally confirmed by a dealer or independent service center. The vehicle and component have not yet been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives, or any other parties regarding this issue. Prior to the failure, I did not notice any warning lamps, warning messages, or other symptoms related to the power steering system.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11737160May 11, 2026
STEERING, LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11727782March 29, 2026
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
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11716591February 8, 2026
STEERING, LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11715100February 2, 2026
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 update but declined to replace the pump. The situation escalated on January 2, 2026, when the vehicle suffered a severe loss of power. The dealer then replaced the recalled pump, but the fix was unsuccessful. Immediately after leaving the dealership, the car failed again, stalling during a turn in traffic and creating a clear and dangerous situation. That incident initiated a cascade of failed repair attempts. Over the next several weeks, at Hyundai's direction, the dealer replaced the fuel sensor and then the fuel injectors, but the core problem remained. The impact has been significant. I have been without my personal vehicle for a month, forcing me to rearrange work and personal commitments to manage the situation. The dealership remains unable to diagnose the root cause, and after multiple failed attempts, my confidence in the safety and reliability of this vehicle has been completely undermined.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11702053November 29, 2025
STEERING, LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING
The issue involved the electronic power steering (EPS) system on my 2022 Hyundai Veloster N (approx. 70,000 miles). While driving, the EPS stopped providing steering assist and a fault warning appeared on the dash. After checking the engine bay fuse box, I found that the PDM 7.5A micro blade fuse (which powers the EPS circuit) appeared heat-discolored/burned. I replaced it with an identical 7.5A micro blade fuse, and the system later returned to normal operation. The original fuse that appeared damaged is still in my possession and is available for inspection upon request When the fuse failed, I suddenly lost power steering assist and the steering became extremely heavy, especially at low speeds. This made it difficult to turn the wheel for parking, lane changes, and tighter turns. This could have put my safety and others at risk because: •It required much more physical effort to steer, especially in a parking lot and at slower speeds. •In an emergency situation, it would have been harder to quickly avoid obstacles or other vehicles. •A less physically strong driver, or someone caught off guard, might not be able to maintain proper control, increasing the risk of a collision. No. The problem has not been reproduced or formally confirmed by a dealer or independent service center. After I replaced the PDM 7.5A fuse, the EPS warning and heavy steering condition went away and have not returned so far, so the failure has not been actively present for a shop to duplicate. No. The vehicle and the failed fuse have not yet been inspected by the manufacturer, dealer, police, insurance, or any other third party. At this time I have only inspected the fuse visually myself and replaced
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11701616November 25, 2025
STEERING
The electric power steering ceases to work, making it near impossible to steer or control the vehicle also, the power steering light and various other lights light up on the dash this is the intermittent reoccurring problem. The only way to remedy it at the time is to stop somewhere. Shut the vehicle off for a few minutes and then restart it. I'll put in today's date for the date that you're asking for but it happens all the time.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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