2019 Hyundai Veloster problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (12) · Structure:body (5) · Visibility/Wiper (2)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
22 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (2)
Engine 2021-04-28 · campaign 21V301000 · 158,493 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Latches/Locks/Linkages:doors:latch 2019-04-17 · campaign 19V311000 · 12,438 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: The door opening could result in occupant ejection or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (140)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine 2026-10-08 · 26-EM-016H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. this bulletin outlines the combustion chamber cleaning procedure for vehicles diagnosed with this condition. all internal combustion engines consume some engine oil during normal operatio
Engine 2026-10-07 · 26-EM-015H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. this bulletin provides the inspection and repair procedures for vehicles exhibiting this condition. all internal combustion engines consume engine oil as part of normal engine operatio
Engine 2026-04-18 · 26-EE-003H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some vehicles may exhibit difficulty starting in cold weather. this bulletin provides the procedure to perform an inspection on the starter magnetic switch for potential freezing and, if necessary, replace the starter magnetic switch (solenoid) assembly.
Air Bags 2026-04-10 · DTN DL · Other
the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag inflators manufactured by jilin province detiannuo automobile safety system co., ltd. (dtn). these inflators were not supplied, approved, or authorized by the vehi
Air Bags 2026-04-10 · DTN DCS · Other
the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driver‑side airbag inflators manufactured by jilin province detiannuo automobile safety system co., ltd. (dtn), that have been identified in u.s. vehicles following prior
Air Bags 2025-12-19 · TRW Settlement DCS · Other
a class action settlement regarding the trw airbag was recently decided. based on the class action, customers are eligible for certain settlement benefits. please see attached for details. impacted vehicles are also noted below. for further information regarding settlement benefits and contacts, ple
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What owners report
2026-07-31 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking · 100,391 mi“the contact owns a 2019 hyundai veloster. the contact stated that while driving 60 mph with his two-year-old daughter in the vehicle, the automatic emergency braking system erroneously engaged and caused the vehicle to come to a stop, which almost caused a crash. the contact stated that the failure was intermittent, and the message "collision avoid…”
2026-01-07 · Service Brakes“ i started to hear a grinding sound when breaking and i took it into a meineke dealer to see about getting it fixed. during a general diagnostic they discovered that 3 of the four brakes were not working and the calipers needed replaced. i was told this was due to a manufacturer issue and that there will be a recall on these parts soon but no eta. …”
2025-11-11 · Engine“engine locked on me during driving almost caused a car rear ending me during rush hour. called aaa and they printed out a recall form for over heated piston that may cause engine damage. towed to tito auto care and then printed out the same information for recall details nhtsa campaign number 21v301000. advised me to take to hyundai dealership t…”
2025-09-26 · Engine · 120,000 mi“the contact owns a 2019 hyundai veloster. the contact stated that while attempting to accelerate, the vehicle failed to respond with the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the engine was faulty and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was n…”
2025-08-09 · Engine“attempted to pull out of our neighborhood and car check engine light as well as every other light came on on the dashboard. car completely loss power and stalled in the middle of the road. multiple attempts to re-start the car but would not start. had mechanic check vehicle, originally pulled a code for fuel pump but when tested a few days later an…”
2025-06-19 · Engine“this car was recalled for a bad engine and because their computer would not throw off a code they refused to replace the bad engine. it has 60000 miles on it and has been well maintained. the rocker arms have gone bad and there are countless others who have the same issue that hyundai refuses to address because now computer code was thrown off. t…”
2025-02-10 · Engine · 57,000 mi“the contact owns a 2019 hyundai veloster. the contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. the contact stated that the failure was intermittent. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who referred the contact to the dealer for assistance. an unknown dealer was notified of the failure. the veh…”
2025-01-02 · Latches/Locks/Linkages:electronic Lock/Latch Actuator · 40,000 mi“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 th…”
2024-10-07 · Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal · 141 mi“the contact owns a 2019 hyundai veloster. the contact stated that while driving 76 mph, the vehicle went into limp mode and decelerated to 30 mph. the check engine warning light was illuminated. additionally, the vehicle experienced intermittent, unintended acceleration. the contact shifted the transmission to neutral(n), but the vehicle failed to …”
2024-09-18 · Unknown Or Other · 💥 crash“when you put the car in drive it will go in reverse. happened several times and on the last time caused us to back into a pole and mess up the back bumper. we were trying to go forward but went in reverse. we have video proof but i can't load the video in this document. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.