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US recalls (2)
Engine
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 and remedy
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.
Remedy: 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: doors, latch
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 and remedy
Risk: The door opening could result in occupant ejection or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Canadian recalls (4)
Show 4 Canadian recalls
Fuel system
2024-07-11 · campaign 2024-403
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the high-pressure fuel pump could fail. If this happens, the engine may run rough and the check engine light may turn on. This could also cause a sudden loss of engine power while driving.
Note: For the Elantra, Kona and Veloster models, this recall only affects the N performance versions.
Safety Risk:
A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Hyundai will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the engine control module software. The high-pressure fuel pump will be replaced, if necessary.
Engine
2021-04-28 · campaign 2021-252
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the engine's piston oil rings may be defective. This can cause engine wear that can lead to increased oil consumption. Eventually, this can create abnormal engine noise and the oil pressure warning light may turn on. If you continue to drive the vehicle with these symptoms, the engine could fail.
Note: This only affects vehicles equipped with a 2.0 L Nu MPI engine.
Safety Risk:
A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash. An engine failure could also create the risk of a fire.
Corrective Actions:
Hyundai will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the engine. The engine will be replaced, if necessary. Hyundai is also developing a Piston-ring Noise Sensing System (PNSS) software update to be installed when available; it will alert the driver of potential damage before an engine failure occurs.
Engine
2019-12-16 · campaign 2019-640
Issue:
Hyundai Auto Canada is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign that provides an update to the engine control module to detect potential problems before an engine fails. An engine failure would cause a sudden loss of power with an inability to restart.
Note: This affects Sonata and Santa Fe Sport equipped with a 2.4 L GDI or 2.0 L Turbo GDI engine, as well as Tucson equipped with a 2.4 L GDI engine.
Safety Risk:
A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of an accident.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to update the software for the engine control module. Note: Vehicles previously repaired under Product Improvement Campaign R0153 (TC # 2019-130) do not require this software update.
Owners can find additional information at <a href="http://www.hyundaiengineinfo.ca">www.hyundaiengineinfo.ca</a>.
Structure
2019-04-26 · campaign 2019-208
Issue:
On certain cars, the driver’s door could open in a side impact crash.
Safety Risk:
A door that opens in a crash could create a risk of being ejected from the car and create an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Actions:
Hyundai will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to replace the door latch assembly.
Owner complaints (42)
Owners filed 42 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Hyundai Veloster (2 crashes, 3 injuries reported). Among 9 model years of this model, it ranks #7 for the most complaints (median 85).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Engine | 18 | |
| Structure | 8 | |
| Unknown or other | 7 | |
| Electrical system | 6 | |
| Steering | 3 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2019 Hyundai Veloster.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2019 Hyundai Veloster 3 HB FWD | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2019 Hyundai Veloster version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Veloster 1.6 L Automatic (AM7) | 28 | 34 | 30 | $2,250 |
| Veloster 1.6 L Manual 6-spd | 26 | 33 | 29 | $2,300 |
| Veloster 2.0 L Automatic (S6) | 27 | 34 | 30 | $2,250 |
| Veloster 2.0 L Manual 6-spd | 25 | 33 | 28 | $2,400 |
| Veloster N 2.0 L Manual 6-spd | 22 | 28 | 25 | $3,300 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.