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2019 Hyundai Veloster
Solid pick. The public record on this car is clean for its age. Inspect it, then negotiate with confidence.
41 owner complaints · 2 recalls · data verified July 15, 2026 · source: NHTSA
Why buy?
Engine problems dominate (44% of complaints).
Very few owner complaints for its age and sales volume.
Complaints are overwhelmingly minor: almost none involve crashes, fires, or injuries.
The math, shown
Full methodology →Complaints filed per year
Fading = early teething worked out. Climbing = problems aging in.
How it crashes
NHTSA’s own crash tests, separate from the reliability score above.
NHTSA crash-tested this model year but didn’t publish an overall star rating for it.
Source: nhtsa.gov/ratings. Star ratings compare vehicles within the same class and size, not across every car on the road.
The road ahead
What breaks on a 2019 Hyundai Veloster, plotted where owners report it happening.
Also reported (mileage varies): Engine (18) · Body & structure (8) · Electrical system (6)
Mileage medians come from owners who mentioned an odometer reading in their NHTSA complaint, a rough guide, not a schedule.
Engine
44%18 complaints · 5 in the last 2 years
“The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate, the vehicle failed to respond with the check engine warning light ill…”
Body & structure
20%8 complaints
“DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HANDLE DOES NOT WORK ON THE OUTSIDE IN COLD WEATHER, THE CAR HAS TO BE ENTERED FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR AND OPENED FROM THE INSIDE.”
Electrical system
15%6 complaints · 1 in the last 2 years
“Passenger side door will not latch or lock. Door remains opened while driving.”
Engine & cooling
7%3 complaints · 1 in the last 2 years
“This has happened 3 times. While driving the car it slows down and RPMS go up. I’ll be driving on expressway at approximate 60 mph then slows down to a crawl on expres…”
Recalls (2)
Safety recall repairs are free at the brand’s franchised dealers. Before buying, run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and make the seller show the work was done.
Engine · 21V301000
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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Latches/locks/linkages · 19V311000
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.
Risk: The door opening could result in occupant ejection or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: 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.
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What owners say
Real owners of this exact model-year, shown separately from the NHTSA score. If they disagree, that’s worth knowing.