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2019 Hyundai Veloster

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

Fewer warning signs than most model years

Owner complaints for the 2019 Hyundai Veloster are lower than the model-year median of 85.

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42Owner complaints

Model-year median: 85

2Recall campaigns

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0Investigations

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How this year compares

Owner complaints by model year

Other model years Selected year
222
201650
201742
201924
202011
2021
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Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.

What owners reported most

Engine
18Structure
8Unknown Or Other
7Electrical System
6Engine And Engine Cooling
3
All reported categories
Steering
3Vehicle Speed Control
3Forward Collision Avoidance
2Fuel/propulsion System
2Power Train
2Service Brakes
2Visibility/wiper
2Air Bags
1Back Over Prevention
1Latches/locks/linkages
1Suspension
1Wheels
1

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

22 reports with mileage · 20 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Engine. Review the 18 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Structure. Review the 8 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 6 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

2 crash reports0 fire reports2 injury reports

Latches/locks/linkages complaints

1 reports
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40,000 miles · Jan 2, 2025
Latches/locks/linkages

The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that on several occasions while the vehicle was parked in extremely cold weather, the driver’s side door failed to open or close as needed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the door actuator needed to be replaced. The vehicle…

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The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that on several occasions while the vehicle was parked in extremely cold weather, the driver’s side door failed to open or close as needed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the door actuator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure reoccurred a year later. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

NHTSA ODI #11633614

Official recalls

2

21V301000 · Engine

Apr 28, 2021

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Elantra, 2019-2021 Kona and Veloster vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines. The piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which could result in engine damage.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, oil may leak onto hot exhaust components, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine, free of charge. In addition, Hyundai will deploy Piston Ring Noise Sensing System (PNSS) software. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.

19V311000 · Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch

Apr 17, 2019

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019 Veloster vehicles. In certain side impact crashes, the driver's door latch housing and locking cable can become damaged, allowing the driver's side door to open.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: The door opening could result in occupant ejection or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's side door latch assembly and lower channel, free of charge. The recall began June 17, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 183.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

0

No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.