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2019 Hyundai Veloster

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
—
not rated
Recalls
2
on record
MPG
30
combined

Open recalls on record

2 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Recalls2
Complaints41
Safety
Fuel

Vehicle Summary

2019 Hyundai Veloster

2 recalls
41 complaints
30 MPG combined

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
2
Owner complaints
41
Complaints citing a crash
2

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalised by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

2 Recalls on Record

These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.

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Safety recalls

2 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 21V301000high

    Engine issue

    ENGINE

    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.

  • 19V311000high

    Latches/locks/linkages · doors · latch

    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

    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.

Consumer complaints

41 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

41
Total
2
Crashes
0
Fires
3
Injuries

Most reported components

  • ENGINE22
  • STRUCTURE8
  • ELECTRICAL4
  • BRAKES2
  • OTHER2

Notable Issues

41 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 3 reports involve injuries. 2 reports involve a crash.

Most reported problems

engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)22
body/structure issues (rust, door problems, trim)8
electrical issues (battery, wiring, infotainment)4

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Compact Cars
Drive type
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine
1.6L 4-cyl
Fuel type
Unknown
Transmission
Automatic (AM7)
Seats
0

Fuel economy

28

City

34

Hwy

30

Comb

Annual cost
$2,000
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

Data sources

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Common problems

Hyundai Veloster problems

490 owner complaints analysed

Systems recalled

Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Recall

    Recall 21V301000

    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.

  2. Recall

    Recall 19V311000

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