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2019 Hyundai Veloster engine problems

Owners reported engine problems in 21 complaints for the 2019 Hyundai Veloster, 33% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
21 33% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
0 and 0
Injuries and deaths
1 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

These complaints mention 1 injury.

What owners wrote

The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the engine would overheat and the vehicle would stall. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The engine was replaced and failures were remedied. Later while operating the vehicle the contact would become ill and had experienced dizziness and nausea which required medical treatment. The contact was diagnosed with high carbon monoxide levels.

Reported at 42,000 miles, February 2022 Injury

The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the vehicle. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled, and the RPMs failed to exceed 200 RPM. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. The oil warning light was illuminated after the failure. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was notified of rod bearing damage to the engine.

Reported at 74,765 miles, April 2023

Engine problems in other years

Engine problems across all Hyundai models