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Year · Make · Model

2019 Hyundai Veloster

What the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration knows about this vehicle: every recall, every consumer complaint, every defect investigation, every NCAP crash test. Sourced directly from NHTSA data feeds.

2
Open recalls
41
NHTSA complaints
0
Defect investigations
138
Service bulletins

NCAP safety

Overall
Not rated
Frontal
Not rated
Side
Not rated
Rollover
Not rated

Consumer complaints

41 filed
2
Crashes
0
Fires
3
Injuries reported
0
Fatalities reported

What people complain about

  • Engine
    18
  • STRUCTURE:BODY
    8
  • Unknown OR Other
    7
  • Electrical System
    6
  • Steering
    3
  • VISIBILITY/WIPER
    2
  • Power Train
    2
  • Vehicle Speed Control
    2

Recalls

2 campaigns
21V301000·ENGINE2021-04-28

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.

RiskA 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.

FixDealers 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.

19V311000·LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH2019-04-17

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.

RiskThe door opening could result in occupant ejection or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

FixHyundai 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.

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