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2019 Hyundai Veloster Electrical system Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
14%of 42 total for the year
Median mileage
30,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the electrical system of the 2019 Hyundai Veloster, 14% of the 42 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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

“When you put the car in DRIVE it will go in REVERSE. Happened several times and on the last time caused us to back into a pole and mess up the back bumper. We were trying to go forward but went in reverse. We have video proof but I can't load the video in this document.”

NHTSA complaint #11615150, filed 2024-09

“2019 Hyundai Veloster. Since November 2022, my vehicle has encountered multiple problems, necessitating extensive periods in repair shops, and I believe these issues have not been addressed satisfactorily. Below is a timeline of the events for your reference: - **December 2022**: Engine replacement was conducted, resulting in the vehicle being in the shop for 7.5 weeks. - **January & February 2023**: The car underwent repairs for damage due to a faulty door and leaking moisture. - **February 2023**: The vehicle was broken into, leading to another round of repairs in April 2023. …”

NHTSA complaint #11579169, filed 2024-03

“I had cruise control enabled while driving down the highway. When entering a sweeper turn, the steering wheel locked up completely and could only be moved about 1cm either direction. If this had happened on any mild turn this would have resulted in a crash. The steering wheel locked up entirely at 50mph. I was able to slowly get the car to the side of the road utilizing the 1cm of freeplay in the steering wheel. Steering would not return until I restarted the car. No lights appeared on the dash before, during, or after the incident. Component that failed was 56320-K9000 Power Pack Assembly. …”

NHTSA complaint #11578325, filed 2024-03

“My car battery died and I changed the battery. I noticed that the engine lights were on, so I made an appointment to get it checked as well as complete a state inspection. My car fob started acting up and they (Halls Jeep) told me to take it to the Hyundai Service Center because they have the equipment to do so. I took it to the Priority Hyundai and told them of the issue as well as reminded them that there was a recall issue relating to the software in the vehicle. After waiting 4 hours of back and forth, trying to find out what was going on with the car, I saw parked to the side. …”

NHTSA complaint #11540902, filed 2023-08

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202028%
2019614%
201724%
2016167%
20152619%
20142226%
20139923%
20123813%

Other parts of the 2019 Hyundai Veloster

Engine
18 complaints
Body and structure
8 complaints
Other or unknown
7 complaints
Engine cooling
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
2 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2019 Hyundai Veloster

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.

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