2019 Hyundai Veloster N recalls and problems

The 2019 Hyundai Veloster N has 2 recalls and 4 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is service brakes.

2019 Hyundai Veloster N
Photo: 2019 Hyundai Veloster N by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2019 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Low complaint count among 4 Veloster N model years — 3rd most.

2recalls
4complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
114,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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2 recalls

Air Bags

Nov 2, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V728000 · 37,901 vehicles

Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Veloster N, 2019-2023 Kona Electric vehicles. A software error in the air bag control unit (ACU) may improperly deactivate the air bag system and seat belt pretensioners.

Risk: Air bags and seat belt pretensioners that do not activate in a crash increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will update the ACU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 1, 2027. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 311. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 6, 2026.

Fuel System

Jul 11, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V528000 · 54,647 vehicles

Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Veloster N, 2019-2023 Genesis G70, 2022-2023 Elantra N, and Kona N vehicles. The fuel pump may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power.

Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will update engine control module software. In addition, dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pump assembly, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 9, 2024. Some interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 3, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 262 and 023G.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2024: 1 complaints20242025: 1 complaints20252026: 2 complaints20262

2019 vs. other Hyundai Veloster N years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2019. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2019 Hyundai Veloster N have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2019 Hyundai Veloster N, the latest from Nov 2, 2026 (air bags). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Hyundai Veloster N?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention service brakes (2), electrical system (1), fuel system (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.