2019 Hyundai Veloster recall: door latches & locks
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
The door opening could result in occupant ejection or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V311000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 183
- Manufacturer
- Hyundai Motor America
- Vehicles affected
- 12,438
- Component
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
- Owner phone
- 1-855-371-9460
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jun 17, 2019
- Built
- Feb 9, 2018 – Jan 30, 2019
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- 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.safercar.gov.