2019 Hyundai Veloster Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 43%of 42 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the engine of the 2019 Hyundai Veloster, 43% of the 42 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“My engine is having the same issue as the other Hyundai Engines that have an active recall for it. The piston oil ring recall. My car is consuming 1qt of oil in roughly 800-1000 miles and burning it into the exhaust. I fear this will continue and cause issues and possibly be a fire hazard like the recall states.”
NHTSA complaint #11517023, filed 2023-04“I was driving to work on the morning of July 14, 2022. I was in a work zone with cones on both sides of me my vehicle lost compression as I was compressing the accelerator I started hearing a low rapping or knocking sound, This knocking increased and repetition rather quickly and my car would not accelerate as it had been. I exited the This knocking increased and repetition rather quickly and my car would not accelerate as it had been. …”
NHTSA complaint #11477911, filed 2022-08“My rpm’s were running very low after putting gas to the point the car felt like it would turn off when at idle. I was stopped on a highway at a light when the car revved low and shut off completely. The light was green and I had to sit and try to get it back on, it started right up. Brought it to the dealer and they found no issue with the car. Rpm’s have still been low to the point the car seems like it wants to stall & I’m not sure what to do. It doesn’t make me feel safe driving it.”
NHTSA complaint #11520153, filed 2023-05“While driving the vehicle the engine stalled in the middle of a turn. We were able to safely move the vehicle to the side of the road immediately out of harms way. The engine would not restart despite adding oil. Prior to the engine stalling there was a light knocking noise but very faint. The check engine or oil lights did not illuminate until after the stall. We had the vehicle towed to our family member's auto shop to research the problem with the engine and he also was not able to get the vehicle to restart. …”
NHTSA complaint #11567830, filed 2024-01Related recalls
- 21V301000Apr 28, 2021Hyundai 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…Covers: Hyundai Veloster 2019–2021, Kona 2019–2021, Elantra 2019–2020
Related service bulletins
- 11038458Oct 8, 2026Some vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. This bulletin outlines the combustion chamber cleaning procedure…
- 11038456Oct 7, 2026Certain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. This bulletin provides the inspection and repair procedures…
- 11031400Apr 18, 2026Some vehicles may exhibit difficulty starting in cold weather. This bulletin provides the procedure to perform an inspection on the starter magnetic switch for potential freezing…
- 10177127Jun 3, 2020Applicable vehicles with 2.0L Turbo and 2.4L GDI engines may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326. Follow the procedures on TSB #20-01-004H-1…
- 10177126Jun 3, 2020Applicable vehicles with 2.0L Turbo and 2.4L GDI engines may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326. Follow the procedure to inspect the vehicle and…
- 10177125Jun 3, 2020Applicable vehicles with 2.0L Turbo and 2.4L GDI engines may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326. Follow the procedure to inspect the vehicle and…
- 10167773Oct 29, 2019Hyundai is conducting a Service Campaign to perform an ECM software update to revise the battery sensor data to optimize SOC (State of Charge) value. The ECM Update also includes…
- 10167769Oct 28, 2019The warranty coverage for the engine long block has been extended to 10 years or 120,000 miles from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use, whichever occurs…
- 10167767Oct 28, 2019Hyundai is conducting a product improvement campaign to enhance the knock sensor software to detect abnormal engine bearing noise before potentially severe engine damage occurs…
- 10167765Oct 28, 2019Hyundai has developed a new engine monitoring technology called a Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS). The technology uses software innovations and leverages existing engine…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3 | 27% |
| 2020 | 10 | 40% |
| 2019 | 18 | 43% |
| 2017 | 26 | 52% |
| 2016 | 134 | 60% |
| 2015 | 76 | 55% |
| 2014 | 33 | 39% |
| 2013 | 172 | 40% |
| 2012 | 61 | 21% |
Other parts of the 2019 Hyundai Veloster
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsAir 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology