2019 Hyundai Veloster engine problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2019 Hyundai Veloster — 43% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Nov 11, 2025
“The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate, the vehicle failed to respond with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the engine was…”
filed Sep 26, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which could result in engine…Campaign 21V301000 · Apr 28, 2021
Engine problems in other Veloster years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Veloster | 8 | 35% |
| 2017 Veloster | 26 | 53% |
| 2016 Veloster | 132 | 60% |
| 2015 Veloster | 76 | 56% |
| 2014 Veloster | 33 | 39% |
| 2013 Veloster | 170 | 40% |
| 2012 Veloster | 61 | 21% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 Hyundai Veloster
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.