2019 Hyundai Veloster
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 42
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Engine
Campaigns on file for 2019
None on file
43% of complaints
Complaints per year
2019: 42 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 296 |
| 2013 | 425 |
| 2014 | 85 |
| 2015 | 137 |
| 2016 | 223 |
| 2017 | 50 |
| 2019 | 42 |
| 2020 | 25 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2022 | 9 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Engine
43% · 18 reportsShow complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-05-15
Structure
19% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing body.
Electrical system
14% · 6 reportsShow complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-09-18
Also filed under Back over prevention
Steering
7% · 3 reportsVehicle speed control
7% · 3 reportsMost commonly citing accelerator pedal.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2019-06-17Latches/locks/linkages19V311000 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.
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.
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2021-08-24Engine21V301000 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.
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2019 Hyundai Veloster — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 18 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 6 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 19V311000 · Latches/locks/linkages
- Recall 21V301000 · Engine
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- Is the 2019 Hyundai Veloster reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2019 Hyundai Veloster is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Hyundai Veloster?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2019 Hyundai Veloster have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.