2019 Hyundai VELOSTER: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
42 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
13,091 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2019 model year. Data snapshot: . 22 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 18 of 42 complaints (42.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine operation | 9 | 21.4% |
| Braking behavior | 5 | 11.9% |
| Transmission and shifting | 4 | 9.5% |
| Steering behavior | 3 | 7.1% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 4.8% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 2.4% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine | 18 |
| Structure:Body | 8 |
| Unknown Or Other | 7 |
| Electrical System | 6 |
| Steering | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
Engine: 18; Structure:Body: 8; Unknown Or Other: 7; Electrical System: 6; Steering: 3; Engine And Engine Cooling: 2; Fuel/Propulsion System: 2; Power Train: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 13 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 4 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 3 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 2 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 13; 25,000 to 49,999: 4; 50,000 to 74,999: 3; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (13). 20 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2026 | 2 |
2019: 6; 2020: 5; 2021: 4; 2022: 2; 2023: 9; 2024: 8; 2025: 6; 2026: 2
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 9 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 4 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11207924 · 2019-05-15 (May 15, 2019)
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. CAR WAS JUMPED BY THE TOW DRIVER AND WHEN GO TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY COULDN'T NOT IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM NOR COULD HYUNDAI. THE TOW DRIVER TOLD THEM THE CAR WAS COMPLETE DEAD AND STILL THEY GAVE ME BACK THE CAR SAYING NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH IT. BUT A ABOUT A MONTH AGO THE CAR STALLED AND WENT COMPLETELY OFF WHEN I WAS DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY 95 IN MIAMI, FL. AT FIRST I THOUGHT IT COULD HAVE BEEN A…
Owner-reported narrative. 3,600 miles reported. Look up ODI 11207924 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11255775 · 2019-09-16 (September 16, 2019)
THE REAR HATCH WINDOW SHATTERED SUDDENLY WHEN CLOSING THE DRIVER'S DOOR. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY IN DRIVEWAY. THERE WAS NO PREVIOUS DAMAGE TO THE REAR HATCH WINDOW.
Owner-reported narrative. 13,091 miles reported. Look up ODI 11255775 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11255776 · 2019-09-16 (September 16, 2019)
THE REAR HATCH WINDOW SHATTERED SUDDENLY WHEN CLOSING THE DRIVER'S DOOR. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY IN DRIVEWAY. THERE WAS NO PREVIOUS DAMAGE TO THE REAR HATCH WINDOW.
Owner-reported narrative. 13,091 miles reported. Look up ODI 11255776 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11268096 · 2019-10-12 (October 12, 2019)
WHEN ENTERING AN INTERSECTION, MY COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM ENGAGED AND ABRUPTLY STOPPED THE CAR IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSECTION. THERE WERE SEVERAL CARS THAT HAD BEEN IN FRONT OF ME TURNING TO THE RIGHT BUT WERE WELL AHEAD OF ME. THE ONLY OTHER CAR WAS ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE INTERSECTION SITTING AT A STOP HEADING IN THE OTHER DIRECTION. THERE WAS A STRONG SUN GLARE BUT OTHER THAN THAT IT WAS A PERFECT DAY. I WAS TRAVELING AT APPROX 30 MPH ON A 2 LANE ROAD.
Owner-reported narrative. 3,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 11268096 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11271752 · 2019-10-29 (October 29, 2019)
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).
Owner-reported narrative. 9,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11271752 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11290142 · 2019-12-19 (December 19, 2019)
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 SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ONLINE WITH NO SOLUTION.
Owner-reported narrative. 3,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11290142 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11300343 · 2020-01-19 (January 19, 2020)
DRIVERS SIDE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE OUTSIDE. DRIVER MUST ENTER THE PASSENGER SIDE AND OPEN THE DRIVER'S DOOR FROM INSIDE.
Owner-reported narrative. 2,570 miles reported. Look up ODI 11300343 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11310315 · 2020-02-20 (February 20, 2020)
IN TEMPERATURES BELOW 35 DEGREES, THE DRIVERS DOOR DOES NOT OPEN. IT CLEARLY MAKES AN UNLOCKING SOUND WHEN UNLOCK IS ACTIVATED, BUT THE HANDLE ACTS AS IF IT IS LOCKED. I HAVE TO CRAWL THROUGH ANOTHER DOOR TO OPEN IT FROM THE INSIDE. ONLY THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR IS EFFECTED, AND IT OPENS AS NORMAL FROM THE INSIDE. HAPPENS REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE VEHICLE IS ON OR OFF. OBVIOUSLY STATIONARY.
Owner-reported narrative. 14,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11310315 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
19V311000 · Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
Reported: 2019-04-17 (April 17, 2019)
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.
Consequence: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗21V301000 · Engine
Reported: 2021-04-28 (April 28, 2021)
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.
Consequence: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗