This page covers 5 recalls, 41 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2019 Hyundai Veloster.
28–30 mpg combined
7.8–8.4 L/100km
Compact Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 4 tested variants for this model year.
Engine complaints dominate what 2019 Veloster owners report, and the failures they describe tend to be serious. The most common pattern is sudden engine seizure or complete power loss while driving, sometimes with the check engine light appearing just before, or not at all. Several owners report being told the engine needed full replacement, and a number of those say the repair was covered at the dealership, suggesting some awareness of the issue on Hyundai's end. Rocker arm failure comes up across multiple reports as a specific mechanical culprit, with owners noting it can occur at relatively modest mileage. Brake complaints are far fewer in number but include reports of calipers failing to function properly, with one owner finding that most of the brakes on the vehicle had stopped working before the problem was noticed.
41
Total Complaints
2
Crash-Related
2
With Injuries
By System
The 2019 Hyundai Veloster has 5 recalls, the most serious involving engine failure that can cause a sudden loss of power while driving and raise the risk of both a crash and a fire.
Two of these recalls affect the engine on vehicles with the 2.0L engine: piston oil rings can wear the engine internally, leading to rising oil consumption, abnormal noise, and eventually a stall or engine failure. Oil reaching hot exhaust components in that scenario can start a fire. On the performance N trim, the high-pressure fuel pump can fail, causing rough running and a sudden loss of power. The remaining two recalls describe the same underlying issue: in a side impact crash, the driver's door latch and locking cable can be damaged, allowing the door to swing open and raising the risk of occupant ejection.
At a glance
What can fail
The high-pressure fuel pump may fail, causing rough engine running, check engine light illumination, and sudden loss of engine power while driving.
What the fix does
Dealership will update engine control module software and replace the high-pressure fuel pump if needed.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The piston oil rings in the 2.0L Nu MPI engine may be defective, causing excessive oil consumption, abnormal engine noise, and oil pressure warning light activation.
What the fix does
The dealer will inspect the engine and replace it if necessary. A software update will be installed to alert you of potential damage.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which could cause engine damage.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the engine if needed at no cost. Hyundai will also install Piston Ring Noise Sensing System software.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's door latch may not hold securely during a side-impact crash, allowing the door to open.
What the fix does
The door latch assembly will be replaced at a Hyundai dealer.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
In a side impact crash, the driver's door latch housing and locking cable can break, causing the driver's side door to open unintentionally.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver's side door latch assembly and lower channel at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
