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2019 HYUNDAI Veloster

2 recalls Risk Grade: D Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #21V301000 Plain English
Component

ENGINE

Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
What Happened
Your vehicle's engine pistons may not have been properly heat-treated, which could cause engine damage.
Risk if Unfixed
If left unrepaired, your engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash, and oil may leak onto hot exhaust components, potentially causing a fire.
Free Fix
Your dealership will inspect your engine and replace it, if necessary, at no cost to you, and also install a software update to help detect any issues, at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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.
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Under Review #19V311000 Plain English
Component

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
What Happened
Your 2019 Veloster's driver's side door latch and locking cable may be damaged in certain side impact crashes, causing the door to open.
Risk if Unfixed
If the door opens, you could be ejected from the vehicle or injured more severely in a crash.
Free Fix
Hyundai will replace the driver's side door latch assembly and lower channel for free, and they'll let you know when to bring your vehicle in.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
The door opening could result in occupant ejection or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's side door latch assembly and lower channel, free of charge. The recall began June 17, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 183.
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ENGINE
1 recall
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 recall

Other HYUNDAI Veloster Years

2021
1 recall
2020
1 recall
2016
1 recall
2015
2 recalls
2014
2 recalls
2013
3 recalls
2012
6 recalls

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