Recalls ·2019 Hyundai Veloster

2019 Hyundai Veloster recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2019 Hyundai Veloster; the most frequently affected component is engine. Owners filed 42 complaints, most often about engine. Among the 9 model years of this model in the database, 2019 ranks #5 for number of recalls.

Recalls2
Complaints42
Crashes reported2in stored complaints

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Recalls (2)

EngineCampaign 21V301000 · 28 Apr 2021

Problem: 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.

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. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.

Latches/locks/linkages — LatchCampaign 19V311000 · 17 Apr 2019

Problem: 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.

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. Hyundai's number for this recall is 183.

What owners complain about

Share of the 42 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Engine18 · 43%
Structure8 · 19%
Unknown or other7 · 17%
Electrical system6 · 14%
Engine and engine cooling3 · 7%
Vehicle speed control3 · 7%
Steering3 · 7%
Visibility/wiper2 · 5%

When complaints were filed

20196
20205
20214
20222
20239
20248
20256
20262

From owner complaints

Driver's door will not open/unlatch from the outside in cold weather, i.e., below 35 degrees, locked or unlocked. The car was stationary, parked, twice in the driveway, twice away from the house in a parking lot. This just started happening but happens now each time the temperature drops overnight. There are many…

Structure · Dec 2019 · NHTSA complaint record

The vehicles driver's side door handle does not work on the outside in cold weather, the car has to be entered from the passenger side door and opened from the inside. Car is parked and unlocked but outer door handle, on the drivers door, refuses to operate correctly.

Structure · Feb 2020 · NHTSA complaint record

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…

Engine · Nov 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

My airbags did not deploy when the vehicle was hit in the front end. The car was a total loss (21 thousand in damage to the front end).

Air bags · Oct 2019 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

20126
20133
20142
20152
20161
20170
20192
20201
20211

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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