2019 Hyundai Veloster Problems, Recalls & Reliability
63 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2019 Hyundai Veloster, alongside 2 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 10/100 on the trouble index — one of this model's quieter years. Engine leads the reports.
One of the quieter years. Relative to its siblings, the 2019 Hyundai Veloster has drawn well-below-average complaint volume with at least four years on the road.
Better year
Where 2019 sits among all Veloster years
What owners report
Recalls (2)
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.
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…
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.
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…
Technical service bulletins
138 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2019 Hyundai Veloster. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2019 Veloster TSB list →
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2019 Hyundai Veloster reliable?
The 2019 Hyundai Veloster drew 63 complaints in federal safety records — one of this model's quieter years. Its trouble index is 10/100, scored against the model's worst year (2013).
What are the most common 2019 Hyundai Veloster problems?
The top reported problems for the 2019 Hyundai Veloster are engine (21 complaints), body & structure (8), and other (7).
Does the 2019 Hyundai Veloster have recalls?
2 recall campaigns apply to the 2019 Hyundai Veloster. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.