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2019 Hyundai Veloster

Gas

Compact Cars
5 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11

Safety Signal

69 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record

Recalls1 critical3

Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA45

Crash ratingNHTSA overall—

Fuel economybest combined, EPA30 mpg

2022 2021 2020 2019 2017 2016

The 2019 Hyundai Veloster is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact car with 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Veloster, is EPA-rated at 30 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year, 1 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of D. Owners have filed 45 complaints, most often about the engine.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Configuration	Powertrain	Drive	Engine / motor	City	Hwy	Comb	Annual fuel*
Veloster	Gas	FWD	2.0L 4-cyl	27	34	30	$2,100
Veloster	Gas	FWD	1.6L 4-cyl turbo	28	34	30	$2,100
Veloster	Gas	FWD	1.6L 4-cyl turbo	26	33	29	$2,150
Veloster	Gas	FWD	2.0L 4-cyl	25	33	28	$2,250
Veloster N	Gas	FWD	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	22	28	25	$3,100

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 39936, 39938, 39939, 39937, 40693.

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Recalls (3)

Source: NHTSA recall database

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Fuel System, Gasoline

262-023G

54,647 vehicles

ProblemHyundai 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.RiskA loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.FixDealers will update engine control module software. In addition, dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pump assembly, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 9, 2024. Some interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 3, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 262 and 023G.

NHTSA campaign 24V528000reported Jul 11, 2024Hyundai Motor America

!critical

Engine

203

158,493 vehicles

ProblemHyundai 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.

NHTSA campaign 21V301000reported Apr 28, 2021Hyundai Motor America

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Latches/Locks/Linkages

183

12,438 vehicles

ProblemHyundai 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.

NHTSA campaign 19V311000reported Apr 17, 2019Hyundai Motor America

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database

45complaints filed

2 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 3 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2019: 6 · 2020: 5 · 2021: 4 · 2022: 2 · 2023: 9 · 2024: 9 · 2025: 7 · 2026: 3

Most-cited components

Engine18

Structure8

Unspecified7

Electrical System7

Steering4

Engine And Engine Cooling3

What owners describe

“The contact's daughter owns a 2019 Hyundai Veloster N. The contact stated that the brake calipers were leaking brake fluid. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to obtain the parts from an independent parts supplier. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the caliper seals were orde…”Aug 25, 2026 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA owner report

“while driving at approximately 45 miles per hour electronic power steering system failed and and it felt like the motor in the steering column was trying to pull the car hard right. the EPS warning light on the dash flashed red. Safely stopped the car on the shoulder of road. turned car on and off and resumed driving. …”Jul 25, 2025 · Steering · NHTSA owner report

“The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Veloster N. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the check the engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V258000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but off…”Oct 18, 2024 · Electrical System · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP

NHTSA has not published 5-Star crash ratings for this model year.

Other Veloster model years

2022 Hyundai Veloster

2 recalls · 36 complaints

2021 Hyundai Veloster

3 recalls · 29 complaints

2020 Hyundai Veloster

2 recalls · 26 complaints

2017 Hyundai Veloster

0 recalls · 49 complaints

2016 Hyundai Veloster

1 recalls · 221 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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