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#BS-2019-HYUVEL-6E94

2019 Hyundai Veloster

Based on reports from 62 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
62
Crashes
4
Fires
0
Recalls
2
TSBs
135
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 62 complaints, 4 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

tailgate handle fell apart

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
2

battery keeps dying

1 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX
3

engine shuts down while driving

1 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

20 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 13K miles.

!Inspect the Structure:bodyMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

20
0–30K
6
30–60K
4
60–90K
90–120K
1
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (20 reports) • Median: 13K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine (20 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Engine20 (32%)
Structure:body8 (13%)
Other7 (11%)
Electrical6 (10%)
Steering3 (5%)
Speed Control2 (3%)
Brakes2 (3%)
Visibility2 (3%)

2019 Hyundai Veloster: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 32% of all reports filed for the 2019 Hyundai Veloster, with 20 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 13,091 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 13K-mile mark.

Structure:body Issues

Structure:body complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2019 Hyundai Veloster, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:body-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2019 Hyundai Veloster, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2019 Hyundai Veloster, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

9
19
6
20
7
21
2
22
13
23
18
24
6
25
1
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2019 Hyundai Veloster. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

19V311000Jun 2019

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.

21V301000Aug 2021

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Hyundai Veloster is the 2013 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2019 Hyundai Veloster vs. Class Average (Compact Cars)

This vehicle

62

Class avg

61

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other compact cars vehicles from 2019.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 62 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Hyundai Veloster Model Years

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2019 Hyundai Veloster: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2019 Hyundai Veloster?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2019 Hyundai Veloster is related to the engine, with 20 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2019 Hyundai Veloster reliable?
The 2019 Hyundai Veloster has 62 complaints, 4 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2019 Hyundai Veloster problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2019 Hyundai Veloster have any recalls?
Yes, the 2019 Hyundai Veloster has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Hyundai Veloster problems start?
Based on 31 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 13,091 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
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