2019 Hyundai Veloster: common problems and reliability
One of the weaker Veloster years.
82 owner complaints, most about engine. 3 recalls.
Should I buy a 2019 Veloster?The 2019 Hyundai Veloster has 82 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and structure.
Safety record for the 2019 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2019 Hyundai Veloster vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Veloster years only. How we score it
Is 2019 a good year for the Veloster?
Across the 10 Veloster model years we track, complaint volume runs from 27 (2020) to 423 (2013). With 82 complaints, the 2019 Veloster sits about the same as the model's median of 86.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2019 Veloster
engine
Campaign 21V301000Hyundai 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.
latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Campaign 19V311000Hyundai 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.
fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump:control/drive module
Campaign 24V528000Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Veloster N, 2019-2023 Genesis G70, 2022-2023 Elantra N, and Kona N vehicles. The fuel pump may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is sharply divided by model variant and generation.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Veloster. See the full Veloster owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Veloster listings typically run $7,181–$10,491 across 2012 to 2021 model years.
Other Veloster model years
Compare every Veloster year side by side to see how 2019 ranks against the rest.
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