2019 Hyundai Veloster engine problems

The 2019 Hyundai Veloster has 21 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 34% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.

Engine complaints

34%

Share of year

Crash-involved

Related recalls

Engine complaints by year

Veloster engine complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

21V301000EngineApril 28, 2021 · 158,493 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

What owners report

“Defective connecting rod bearings that wore out early, which can lead to engine failure and stalling which almost led to a car crash. The connecting-rod bearings in the engine that could wore out prematurely and damage the engine resulting in engine failure. This created abnormal knocking noises…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · January 31, 2023

Common questions

How many engine complaints does the 2019 Hyundai Veloster have?

NHTSA has 21 complaints about the 2019 Hyundai Veloster engine — 34% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2019 Hyundai Veloster engine?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the engine: 21V301000.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.