2019 Hyundai Veloster problems and complaints
Owners have filed 42 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Hyundai Veloster. The most-reported areas: Engine (18), Structure (8), Unknown Or Other (7).
Key takeaways
- 42 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 2 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 3 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 18 | 43% |
| Structure | 8 | 19% |
| Unknown Or Other | 7 | 17% |
| Electrical System | 6 | 14% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 | 7% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 7% |
| Steering | 3 | 7% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 5% |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 5% |
| Power Train | 2 | 5% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | 5% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 | 5% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Hyundai Veloster 3 HB FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Forward Collision Avoidance - filed 2026-07-31
The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH with his two-year-old daughter in the vehicle, the automatic emergency braking system erroneously engaged and caused the vehicle to come to a stop, which almost caused a crash. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent, an...
Service Brakes - filed 2026-01-07
I started to hear a grinding sound when breaking and I took it into a Meineke dealer to see about getting it fixed. During a general diagnostic they discovered that 3 of the four brakes were not working and the calipers needed replaced. I was told this was due to a manufacturer issue and that there will be a recall on ...
Engine - filed 2025-11-11
Engine locked on me during driving almost caused a car rear ending me during rush hour. Called AAA and they printed out a recall form for over heated piston that may cause engine damage. Towed to Tito Auto care and then printed out the same information for recall details NHTSA Campaign Number 21V301000. Advised me t...
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More for the 2019 Hyundai Veloster
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.