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Hyundai VelosterModel year report

2019 Hyundai Veloster Problems

Compared with other Hyundai Veloster years

Typical for this model

51/100 1.0× a typical year · 50 = typical

Nearby years with fewer complaints than typical and no open NHTSA investigation: 2017, 2020

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
42filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
13,091miles, 22 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
30 mpgcombined, 1.6L 4-cyl FWD · 28 city / 34 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2019 Hyundai Veloster (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 42 consumer complaints for the 2019 Hyundai Veloster. The part named most often is engine, with 18 complaints (43% of the total), followed by body and structure (8) and other or unknown (7). 22 of the complaints include a mileage, and 77% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 13,091 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 140 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 11 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Body and structure complaints overlap with 6 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 7 Hyundai Veloster model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 51 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Transmission and drivetrain (2), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (2), Air bags (1), Back-over prevention (rear camera) (1), Latches, locks and linkages (1), Suspension (1), Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Engine: “On may 7th my car was completely dead when I tried to turn it on on the park lot of my work. Wouldn't turn on, no lights, doors wouldn't open or close. Car was jumped by the tow driver and when go to the dealership they couldn't not identify the problem nor could Hyundai. The tow driver told them the car was complete dead and still they gave me back the car saying nothing was wrong with it. But a about a month ago the car stalled and went completely off when I was driving on a highway 95 in miami, fl. At first I thought it could have been a human while sifting gears but now I know it wasn't. …”

NHTSA complaint #11207924, filed 2019-05, 3,600 miles

Body and structure: “Driver's door will not open/unlatch from the outside in cold weather, I.e., below 35 degrees, locked or unlocked. The car was stationary, parked, twice in the driveway, twice away from the house in a parking lot. This just started happening but happens now each time the temperature drops overnight. There are many similar complaints online with no solution.”

NHTSA complaint #11290142, filed 2019-12, 3,500 miles

Other or unknown: “When entering an intersection, my collision avoidance system engaged and abruptly stopped the car in the middle of the intersection. There were several cars that had been in front of me turning to the right but were well ahead of me. The only other car was on the opposite side of the intersection sitting at a stop heading in the other direction. There was a strong sun glare but other than that it was a perfect day. I was traveling at approx 30 MPH on a 2 lane road.”

NHTSA complaint #11268096, filed 2019-10, 3,200 miles

Electrical system: “Vehicles HVAC blower motor makes a high pitched squeal/whine when being used on lower fan settings. The bearings in the motor seem to not be properly oiled and creates a sometimes loud sound when being used do to the scraping in the motor head. This is worsened when on rough terrain, the squealing/whining will become worse and more persistent.”

NHTSA complaint #11390766, filed 2021-01, 30,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

77% of the 22 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 3,500 and 44,000 miles.

45%0–1014%10–2518%25–5014%50–750%75–1009%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (22 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 13,091 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

201920202021202220239202420252026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2019 Hyundai Veloster version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Veloster FWD1.6L 4-cyl7-speed automatic283430$2,250
Veloster FWD1.6L 4-cyl6-speed manual263329$2,300
Veloster FWD2.0L 4-cyl6-speed automatic273430$2,250
Veloster FWD2.0L 4-cyl6-speed manual253328$2,400

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2019 Hyundai Veloster → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 140 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 140 bulletins →

Other model years of the Hyundai Veloster

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
202111—1—30—Not enough data
20202525,0001—3034 · FewerFalling
20194213,0912—3051 · TypicalRising
20175048,000053011 · FewerFalling
201622556,950153085 · MoreFalling
201513762,000252949 · TypicalStable
20148580,000252924 · FewerStable
201342769,0003—31100 · MoreFalling
201229654,9366—31100 · MoreFalling

All Hyundai Veloster model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2019 Hyundai Veloster have?

NHTSA recorded 42 consumer complaints for the 2019 Hyundai Veloster as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2019 Hyundai Veloster is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 18 complaints (43% of the total), followed by body and structure with 8.

Has the 2019 Hyundai Veloster been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2019 Hyundai Veloster get?

The EPA rates the 2019 Hyundai Veloster (Veloster, 1.6L 4-cyl) at 30 mpg combined, 28 city and 34 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,250 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2019 Hyundai Veloster reported?

Among the 22 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 13,091 miles and the middle half falls between 3,500 and 44,000 miles; 77% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.