Doors: latchRecall 19V-311 · 2019 Hyundai Veloster
Hyundai Motor America recall 19V-311 covers 12,438 2019 Hyundai Veloster for a doors: latch problem, reported to NHTSA on April 17, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q3) shows 85% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V311000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
85%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 495 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 9, 2018 to January 30, 2019. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.