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2019 Hyundai Veloster
Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data
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Overview
Our database contains 42 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2019 Hyundai Veloster, most frequently naming the engine, body & structure and driver assistance categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 138 manufacturer communications are on file.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Complaint activity over time
When owners filed reports about this model year
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| Month | Complaints filed | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| May 2019 | 1 | 1 |
| Sep 2019 | 2 | 3 |
| Oct 2019 | 2 | 5 |
| Dec 2019 | 1 | 6 |
| Jan 2020 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb 2020 | 1 | 8 |
| Aug 2020 | 1 | 9 |
| Sep 2020 | 1 | 10 |
| Dec 2020 | 1 | 11 |
| Jan 2021 | 2 | 13 |
| Oct 2021 | 2 | 15 |
| Apr 2022 | 1 | 16 |
| Aug 2022 | 1 | 17 |
| Feb 2023 | 3 | 20 |
| Apr 2023 | 2 | 22 |
| May 2023 | 1 | 23 |
| Jun 2023 | 1 | 24 |
| Aug 2023 | 1 | 25 |
| Sep 2023 | 1 | 26 |
| Jan 2024 | 1 | 27 |
| Feb 2024 | 1 | 28 |
| Mar 2024 | 2 | 30 |
| Apr 2024 | 1 | 31 |
| Jun 2024 | 1 | 32 |
| Sep 2024 | 1 | 33 |
| Oct 2024 | 1 | 34 |
| Jan 2025 | 1 | 35 |
| Feb 2025 | 1 | 36 |
| Jun 2025 | 1 | 37 |
| Aug 2025 | 1 | 38 |
| Sep 2025 | 1 | 39 |
| Nov 2025 | 1 | 40 |
| Jan 2026 | 1 | 41 |
| Jul 2026 | 1 | 42 |
What owners report
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
- Engine2137.5%
- Body & structure814.3%
- Driver assistance610.7%
- Electrical610.7%
- Steering35.4%
- Visibility23.6%
- Brakes23.6%
- Fuel system23.6%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Safety recalls
2 campaigns cover this model year
Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.
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Recent owner complaints
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
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 Avoidance - Stop" was displayed while there was no obstacle or vehicle in front of the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and contacted the local dealer, who called and informed the contact that the vehicle was out of warranty. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stopped driving the vehicle due to safety concerns. The failure mileage was 100,391.
- NHTSA ID
- 11753941
- Incident
- Jul 31, 2026
- Mileage
- 100,391 mi
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. They informed me that they have seen this similar issue on many 2019 Hyundai Velosters and there would be a recall soon but I have no ETA and I cannot drive my vehicle.
- NHTSA ID
- 11709522
- Incident
- Dec 11, 2025
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 to repair for free. Hyundai states the vendor number is not pulling up for a recall. Both AAA and Tito Autocare stated they would fight this. I am requesting you order the Hyundai Manufaturer to repair. I believe there were missed vin numbers in the recall including my vin number.
- NHTSA ID
- 11698809
- Incident
- Nov 6, 2025
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 not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
- NHTSA ID
- 11689927
- Incident
- Nov 1, 2024
- Mileage
- 120,000 mi
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 and at the fuel pump that code was gone. Checked everything could not find a reason it would not start. Called the Hyundai dealership and they said yeah your engine lost compression and probably has to be replaced but we can't tell you for sure until you bring it in and it will be $350 to tell you if that is the problem. I am having it taken in to see. The car VIN does not show as part of the 21V 301 recall on this site but is experiencing the exact issues listed in the recall. We will see...
- NHTSA ID
- 11679546
- Incident
- Aug 1, 2025
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. They hide behind this to avoid replacing their bad engines.
- NHTSA ID
- 11667988
- Incident
- Jun 1, 2025
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 vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 57,000.
- NHTSA ID
- 11641719
- Incident
- Jan 30, 2025
- Mileage
- 57,000 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 the failure reoccurred a year later. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.
- NHTSA ID
- 11633614
- Incident
- Jan 31, 2024
- Mileage
- 40,000 mi
Manufacturer communications
A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE
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
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 crashes, theft, or non‑certified airbag replacements. These inflators are not approved for use, may rupture during deployment, and have caused serious injuries and fatalities. Please see attached announcement, provided by NHTSA, for more details.
AIR BAGS
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 vehicle manufacturers and have primarily been found in vehicles that previously experienced a crash and underwent airbag replacement using non-genuine parts. These dangerous inflators have ruptured during deployment, posing a serious risk of injury or death due to metal fragments entering the vehicle cabin. To date, Hyundai is aware of three people who have died while driving a Hyundai vehicle with one of these substandard replacement airbag inflators that deployed in what likely would have been a survivable crash. NHTSA has issued a public advisory urging vehicle owners and service professionals to have vehicles inspected if there is reason to believe that a non-genuine replacement airbag may have been installed. Vehicles with salvage or rebuilt titles, prior airbag deployments, or unknown repair histories may present a higher risk. NHTSA strongly cautions against self-inspection by vehicle owners and recommends inspection by trained technicians.
AIR BAGS
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, please review the dealer notification per the attached. It is also available on Hyundaidealer.com under Hyundai Tech Info > Service News.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
In response to this trend, we engineered a software upgrade that addresses the social media theft method and made it available to owners of eligible models free of charge at authorized Hyundai dealers since early 2023. In addition to the anti-theft software, we’ve developed a new zinc-reinforced ignition cylinder protector hardware upgrade that can be installed at the ignition cylinder location to provide additional protection against the social media theft method. Because your Hyundai vehicle with the VIN listed above (“Subject Vehicle”) was not factory-equipped with an engine immobilizer and was previously eligible for the software upgrade, you are now eligible until March 31, 2027 to have the ignition cylinder protector installed — if you request it — at no cost to you through an authorized Hyundai dealership.
AIR BAGS
Hyundai has settled a class action lawsuit that alleges that certain Hyundai and Kia Class Vehicles (defined below) contain defective ZF-TRW airbag control units (“ZF-TRW ACUs”) that are vulnerable to a condition called electrical overstress, which may cause the vehicles’ airbags and other safety features to fail during a collision. Hyundai has not been found liable for any claims alleged in the lawsuit. Instead, Hyundai reached a voluntary settlement (referred as “the Settlement” or “the proposed Settlement”) to avoid lengthy litigation and provide relief to people who own ed or leased Class Vehicles in the United States and U.S. Territories. Class Members may be entitled to compensation if they submit valid and timely Claims.
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.
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