Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 19V311000

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch

Hyundai Motor America filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2019-04-17.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V311000

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch

Component
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Vehicles affected
12,438
Reported to NHTSA
2019-04-17
Owners notified
2019-06-17

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

The door opening could result in occupant ejection or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Manufacturer 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 Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 183.

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.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Hyundai Veloster2019

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.