Hatchback · Gas
Hyundai Veloster 2019-2022 (JS)
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- Price
- $18,500–$32,500
- MPG
- 30
- Strength: Strong driving fun
- Watch-out: Poor cargo & utility
- Watch-out: Below-average passenger space
How it scores for you10 scores
One of the great affordable driver's cars in N form — huge grin-per-dollar in a cramped, firm-riding package that asks passengers to sit this one out.
Recalled about half as often as cars of the same model years; 1 of its 4 recalls was serious. About 2% of its owner complaints describe a crash, fire or injury. Based on recalls and serious defect reports — it doesn't capture everyday repairs or problems fixed by warranty extensions. Adjusted +2 points for its wider reputation.
Not yet crash-tested by NHTSA, so this is scored as middle-of-the-road.
About $2,150 a year in fuel (EPA estimate) — cheaper to run than about 67% of cars we track.
19.9 cu ft of cargo space — more than about 25% of other hatchbacks we track.
Still a four-seat, three-door layout with limited rear headroom; usable in a pinch, below any mainstream hatchback.
The Veloster N is a genuine hot-hatch benchmark — 275 hp, playful chassis, huge grin factor; even lesser trims are eager.
Standard touchscreen with CarPlay/Android Auto across the range; N adds performance displays, though driver-assist tech stays mid-pack.
Stiff suspension (extreme on N), pronounced road noise, tight rear seats; comfort clearly sacrificed to fun.
Typical resale value for a hatchback.
No published tow rating; front- or rear-wheel drive only.
Safety & recalls10 recalls
Not yet rated by NHTSA.
10 recalls · 5 common complaint areas across 2019–2022
- Steering — 18 complaints (2022)
- Recall — Powertrain: automatic transmission (2022)
- Engine — 14 complaints (2019)
2022
- RecallPowertrain: automatic transmission22V746000
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe, Sonata, Veloster N, 2022 Santa Cruz, Elantra N, and Kona N vehicles. The vehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction, which can result in a complete l
- RecallFuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump: control/drive module24V528000
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.
- Complaint clusterSteering18 complaintscomplaints:STEERING
While making a low speed turn (10mph) the LKA icon (black panel) and failure alert (center screen) appeared on the meter, then immediately after the power steering icon (black panel) and failure alert (center screen) appeared on the meter. The electroninc power steering completely died and I nearly
- Complaint clusterLane departure12 complaintscomplaints:LANE DEPARTURE
After replacing the tires with the same size tires on the OEM wheels the blind spot monitoring system malfunctions. The lights in the side view mirrors flash and the audible blind spot warning alerts nearly every time the blinker is used. I have contacted Hyundai Consumer Affairs and they claim ther
2021
- RecallEngine21V301000
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.
- RecallPowertrain: automatic transmission22V746000
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe, Sonata, Veloster N, 2022 Santa Cruz, Elantra N, and Kona N vehicles. The vehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction, which can result in a complete l
- RecallFuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump: control/drive module24V528000
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.
- Complaint clusterLane departure13 complaintscomplaints:LANE DEPARTURE
This car came with summer tires(Pirelli P-Zero summer tires), so I decide to change to all-season CONTINENTAL EXTREME CONTACT DWS06 PLUS with the same size as OEM tires which is 235/35/19. I got my new tires installed on the morning of Feb 27, 2021, next day my blind spot system started to acting u
- Complaint clusterSteering8 complaintscomplaints:STEERING
high pressure fuel pump needed to be replaced twice before 1k miles the car just stalled out of no where .. now the car needs a new wheel berrings at 10k miles .
2020
- RecallEngine21V301000
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.
- RecallFuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump: control/drive module24V528000
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.
- Complaint clusterEngine7 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE
My spark plugs misfired
- Complaint clusterSteering5 complaintscomplaints:STEERING
While driving my steering wheel will lock up and I’ll get an error message for lane keep assist on the dash. I never use lane keep assist so even when it’s off it does this. I have to keep turning my car off and back on for my steering wheel to unlock and the error will disappear.
2019
- RecallLatches/locks/linkages: doors: LATCH19V311000
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.
- RecallEngine21V301000
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.
- RecallFuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump: control/drive module24V528000
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.
- Complaint clusterEngine14 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE
Engine locked on me during driving almost caused a car rear ending me during rush hour. Called AAA and they printed out a recall form for over heated piston that may cause engine damage. Towed to Tito Auto care and then printed out the same information for recall details NHTSA Campaign Number 21V3
- Complaint clusterStructure8 complaintscomplaints:STRUCTURE
DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HANDLE DOES NOT WORK ON THE OUTSIDE IN COLD WEATHER, THE CAR HAS TO BE ENTERED FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR AND OPENED FROM THE INSIDE.
- Complaint clusterElectrical6 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
When you put the car in DRIVE it will go in REVERSE. Happened several times and on the last time caused us to back into a pole and mess up the back bumper. We were trying to go forward but went in reverse. We have video proof but I can't load the video in this document.
Cost to own$16,800 / 5 yr
MSRP, new
$18,500–$32,500
Estimated used price, by model year
$2,150/yr
EPA estimate, combined fuel cost per year.
Specs
City MPG
28
Highway MPG
34
Combined MPG
30
Horsepower
275 hp
Doors
3
Cargo volume
19.9 cu ft
Cargo (seats folded)
44.5 cu ft
Limited data — dimensions unavailable.
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