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2019 Hyundai Veloster

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 Veloster.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 2019 Hyundai Veloster is a compact passenger car that shares its platform with the broader Veloster lineup and is equipped with an engine that requires 4.8 qt of oil, accepting viscosities ranging from 5W‑30 to 20W‑50. Its modest total of 41 owner complaints—most frequently centered on the engine—and two recalls place it well below the model’s 2013 peak of 419 complaints, yet above the 2022 low of nine, suggesting a mid‑range reliability profile for the generation. This positioning indicates that, while not the most problematic year, the 2019 Veloster still benefits from the incremental improvements Hyundai has applied since the early‑generation issues.

Model year202120202019201820172016201520142013

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.8 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 / 5W-40 / 20W-50OEM · verified
Lug nut torque79-94 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI NS · 550 CCA battery, OE oil filter 2630035505. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI NS · 550 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnAUTOOEM · verified
Tire size215/45R17 87HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim7 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter2630035505

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length166.9 in
Overall width70.9 in
Overall height54.7 in
Wheelbase104.3 in
Curb weight2734 lb
Track (front / rear)61 / 61.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)61/39

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Veloster of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.2–8.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.20 sec — 2019 N Hatchback (Performance Pack)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2019N Hatchback (Performance Pack) 2.0L Turbo I-45.20 sec13.90 sec275 hpFWD
2019N Hatchback (Performance Pack) 2.0L Turbo I-45.20 sec13.90 sec275 hpFWD
2019N Hatchback (Performance Pack) 2.0L Turbo I-45.30 sec14.00 sec275 hpFWD
2019N Hatchback (Performance Pack) 2.0L Turbo I-45.50 sec14.20 sec275 hpFWD
2019N Hatchback (Performance Pack) 2.0L Turbo I-45.90 sec14.30 sec275 hpFWD
2019N Hatchback (Performance Pack) 2.0L Turbo I-45.90 sec14.40 sec275 hpFWD
2019Turbo Ultimate Hatchback 1.6L Turbo I-46.00 sec14.60 sec201 hpFWD
2019Turbo R-Spec Hatchback 1.6L Turbo I-46.20 sec14.70 sec201 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.8 qt of 5W-30 / 5W-40 / 20W-50 engine oil, Dot 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 79-94 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDot 3
Engine CoolantEthylene Glycol
Engine Coolant Capacity6.8
Engine CoolantEthylene Glycol
Engine Coolant Capacity7.5
Engine Oil5W-30 · 5W-40 · 20W-50 · 15W-40 · 10W-30
Engine Oil Capacity4.8 qt
Engine Oil5W-20 · 5W-30 · 10W-30

Engine torques

Cylinder Head InstructionsUse new bolts only.
Engine Flywheel Bolts53-56 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts87-94 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts14-17 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts26-30 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts14-17 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts25-29 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs78-121 inch lbs. ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts79-94 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub202.0

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)630 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)100 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load)AC Speed Up: 680 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (Secondary Under Load)AC Speed Up: 100 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)640 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)100 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load)AC Speed Up: 660 rpm

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity0.94-1.05 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity3.89-4.57 oz
Standard BCI Cranking Performance550 cca

Service checks

RPM69.6
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)@ Idle: 29.7-69.7 psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque16.0-23.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 58.0-; Rear: 47.0-
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: .920; Rear: .331
Variation from Parallelism Thickness VariationFront: .0002; Rear: .0003
Maximum Rotor Runout.0016

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
113-16 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°.13–16 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
113-16 ft. lbs., Step 2: 88°-92°.13–16 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
134.0-38.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 38-4234–38 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
134.0-38.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 78-8234–38 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
124-27 ft. lbs. Step 2: 90-95°. Step 3: Repeat Step 2.24–27 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs. Step 2: 90°. Step 3: Repeat Step 2.22 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
113-16 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°.13–16 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
111 ft. lbs., Step 2: 20-23 ft. lbs., Step 3: 120°-125°.11 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 42,000 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 6,000 miAir Conditioning System (inspect) · Air Intake System (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect)
Every 6,200 miTire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 12,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Clutch Master Cylinder (inspect fluid level) · Fuel Evaporative Canister Filter (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect)
Every 24,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Transmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 30,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 42,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 60,000 miEngine Valves (inspect valve lash)
At 120,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2019 Veloster marks the start of the second generation, and its 41 complaints represent a dramatic improvement over the first-generation peak of 419 in 2013, continuing a downward trend that began with the 2017 model year's 49 complaints. While the 2019 model year carries 2 recalls—more than the zero recalls of the preceding 2017—it has no open investigations, and its 138 technical service bulletins are notably higher than the 110 TSBs for 2017, suggesting a number of manufacturer-acknowledged issues being addressed. The top complaint area is the engine with 12 reports, though this is a fraction of the engine-related volume seen in earlier, more problematic years. As the debut year of a new generation, the 2019 Veloster shows some expected teething issues but overall represents a much more reliable choice than the early first-generation cars. It is a good year to buy, offering modern design with relatively low complaint counts, though a 2020 model with even fewer complaints and TSBs may provide slightly better peace of mind.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
138
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
41
Owner complaints
2 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 41 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine12
Structure5
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other3
Engine & Engine Cooling2
Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System2
Vehicle Speed Control,Engine2
Structure,Visibility/Wiper2
Service Brakes1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

21V301000EngineReported 28/04/2021

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… 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…

19V311000Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:LatchReported 17/04/2019

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. 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 138 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
26-EE-003H TSB2026-04-17Electrical SystemSome vehicles may exhibit difficulty starting in cold weather. This bulletin provides the…
DTN DL2026-04-10Air BagsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of…
DTN DCS2026-04-10Air BagsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety…
P33 OL2025-12-19Electrical SystemIn response to this trend, we engineered a software upgrade that addresses the social…
TRW Settlement DCS2025-12-18Air BagsA Class Action settlement regarding the TRW Airbag was recently decided. Based on the…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2019 Veloster take?

4.8 qt of All Temperatures: 5W-30 is preferred but 5W-40 may be used. Temperatures above 20°F 20W-50. Temperatures above 10°F 15W-40. Temperatures above 0°F 10W-30., per the factory manual.

Does the 2019 Veloster have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.