Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2019 Hyundai Veloster
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 Hyundai Veloster has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 42 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21V301000 Improperly Heat-Treated Piston Oil Rings NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V311000 Driver's Door May Open During Side Impact Crash NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 18 complaints
- Structure 8 complaints
- Unknown or Other 7 complaints
- Electrical System 6 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 3 complaints
- Steering 3 complaints
Of the 42 complaints on file, 2 report a crash; across all 42 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2019 Hyundai Veloster experiences frequent engine issues, particularly with 2.0L engines due to poor piston oil ring treatment. Despite few complaints about door latches, engine problems significantly impact reliability and ownership costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 30,000–60,000 miles | $2,000–$5,000 | very common |
| door latch | 20,000–40,000 miles | $150–$300 | common |
| electrical system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $100–$500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- oil and filter change
- brake pad and rotor replacement
- coolant flush
- transmission fluid change
- tire rotation and balance
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- engine knocking sounds
- difficulty in closing or locking doors
- dashboard warning lights
- irregular engine idling
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 Hyundai Veloster at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.