IllustrationTHE REAR HATCH WINDOW SHATTERED SUDDENLY WHEN CLOSING THE DRIVER'S DOOR. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY IN DRIVEWAY. THERE WAS NO PREVIOUS DAMAGE TO THE REAR HATCH WINDOW.
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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Owner complaints by model year
Compare all Veloster years →Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.
What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
130–25K
425–50K
350–75K
075–100K
2100–150K
0150K+
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
What owners actually said
42 reportsON MAY 7TH MY CAR WAS COMPLETELY DEAD WHEN I TRIED TO TURN IT ON ON THE PARK LOT OF MY WORK. WOULDN'T TURN ON, NO LIGHTS, DOORS WOULDN'T OPEN OR CLOSE. CAR WAS JUMPED BY THE TOW DRIVER AND WHEN GO TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY COULDN'T NOT IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM NOR COULD HYUNDAI. THE TOW DRIVER TOLD THEM THE CAR WAS COMPLETE DEAD AND ST…
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ON MAY 7TH MY CAR WAS COMPLETELY DEAD WHEN I TRIED TO TURN IT ON ON THE PARK LOT OF MY WORK. WOULDN'T TURN ON, NO LIGHTS, DOORS WOULDN'T OPEN OR CLOSE. CAR WAS JUMPED BY THE TOW DRIVER AND WHEN GO TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY COULDN'T NOT IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM NOR COULD HYUNDAI. THE TOW DRIVER TOLD THEM THE CAR WAS COMPLETE DEAD AND STILL THEY GAVE ME BACK THE CAR SAYING NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH IT. BUT A ABOUT A MONTH AGO THE CAR STALLED AND WENT COMPLETELY OFF WHEN I WAS DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY 95 IN MIAMI, FL. AT FIRST I THOUGHT IT COULD HAVE BEEN A HUMAN WHILE SIFTING GEARS BUT NOW I KNOW IT WASN'T. BUT AFTER EXPERIENCING IT A SECOND TIME I KNOW FOR SURE IT WASN'T HUMAN ERROR. SOMETHING IS VERY WRONG WITH THIS CAR AND HYUNDAI HAVE NOT BEEN GABLE TO FIND OUT WHAT. AT THE EVENT AT THE HIGHWAY I WAS ONLY ABLE TO BRING THE CAR BACK RUNNING BY SNAPPING THE CLUTCH AND THE GAS. IF IT WAS AN AUTOMATIC CAR FOR SURE THAT WOULD HAVE CAUSED A BIG ACCIDENT. AFTER THE LAST TIME THE CAR DIED IT TOOK HALF A TANK OF GAS TO DRIVE LESS THAN 30 MILES. HYUNDAI, IS SENDING THE CAR HOME TO ME EVEN THOUGH THEY HAVEN'T FOUND ANYTHING WRONG WITH YET. THEY ARE PUTTING A "BLACK BOX" FOR ME TO RECORD THE CAR ENGINE ACTIVITIES AS IT HAPPENS. I FEEL SCARED AND UNSAFE DRIVING THIS CAR. IT IS SUCH A SERIOUS MATTER THAT I WANT TO SHARE IN CASE SOMEONE ELSE EXPERIENCES THAT SAME THING AND I WAN TO MAKE SURE MY STRUGGLE WITH THIS CAR IS WELL KNOWN AND HOPEFULLY WILL INSPIRE SOME MORE INVESTIGATION.
Official recalls
221V301000 · 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
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.