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2019 Hyundai Veloster N

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

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Manual 6-spd

The 2019 Hyundai Veloster N is a passenger car fitted with a six-speed manual transmission and EPA fuel-economy ratings of 22 city, 28 highway, and 25 combined mpg, and its engine oil capacity is 4.2 quarts with approved viscosities of 5W-20, 5W-30, or 10W-30. Within the 2019–2022 complaint history, this year carries the highest owner-reported complaint total at 38, with engine issues ranking as the top area and three recalls filed. That peak volume—against a low of just two complaints in 2020—makes the 2019 model the key reference point for researchers mapping how the Veloster N’s reliability profile shifted over the four-year span.

Model year2022202120202019

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity4.2 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-20 / 5W-30 / 10W-30OEM · verified
EPA fuel economy22/28/25 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI NS · 760 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 · 760 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnAUTOOEM · verified
Tire sizeP215/45R17, P225/40R18, P235/35R19OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.0, P225/40R18: 7.5, P235/35R19: NS inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter2630035505
Spark plug1885709085

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionManual 6-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length167.7 in
Overall width70.9 in
Overall height54.7 in
Wheelbase104.3 in
Curb weight3106 lb
Track (front / rear)61 / 61.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)64/36

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined22 / 28 / 25 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume90 cu ft
Cargo volume20 cu ft
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 4.2 qt of 5W-20 / 5W-30 / 10W-30 engine oil, Dot 3 brake fluid. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDot 3
Engine Oil5W-20 · 5W-30 · 10W-30
Engine Oil Capacity4.2 qt

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts87-94 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts14-17 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts25-29 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Front Wheel Hub202.0

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)640 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)±100 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load)AC Speed Up: 1998cc: 660; 1999cc: 680 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (Secondary Under Load)AC Speed Up: ±100 rpm
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance0.50-0.62 ohms
Spark Plug ManufacturerHyundai
Spark Plug Gap.031-.035 in

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Cranking Performance760 cca

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: 88°-92°.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 24,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 24,000 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)
At 12,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (inspect)
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 (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Transmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 36,000 miDifferential (inspect fluid level) · Drive Axle Assembly (drain & 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 Hyundai Veloster N sits at the front of this generation as the launch year, and the federal record shows it carries a disproportionate share of issues: 38 complaints, 3 recalls, and 124 TSBs—figures that dwarf the 2020, 2021, and 2022 model years in every category. The steep 2020 drop to 2 complaints and 10 TSBs most likely reflects lower on-road exposure of a newer model year rather than a true quality step-change, while the subsequent climb from 2020 through 2022 (2→16→24 complaints, 10→22→26 TSBs) follows the normal pattern of wear-related reports accumulating as the fleet ages. Within the 2019 record, engine-related categories lead at 9 plus 2 for Engine & Engine Cooling, Structure contributes 5, and Electrical/Other accounts for 3; the 2 crash complaints and 0 fire complaints indicate no broad safety-defect signal, since the data does not specify a particular component failure. The 124 TSBs on a brand-new nameplate suggest Hyundai issued an unusually heavy slate of early service refinements, which generally means most first-year bugs were identified and addressed quickly. Bottom line: 2019 is a defensible used buy only if you can verify all three recalls were completed and the specific car shows no recurring engine issues, as this launch year concentrates the generation's teething problems.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
124
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
38
Owner complaints
2 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 38 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine9
Structure5
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other3
Engine & Engine Cooling2
Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System2
Vehicle Speed Control,Engine2
Structure,Visibility/Wiper2
Steering1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

24V528000Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump:Control/Drive ModuleReported 12/07/2024

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. Remedy: Dealers will update engine control module software. In addition, dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pump assembly, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 124 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
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…
25-BD-012H TSB2025-11-05Exterior LightingThis bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated…
25-01-024H-1 TSB2025-05-08Electrical SystemSome vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using…
25-01-024H EM2025-04-07Electrical SystemSome vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using…

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 N take?

4.2 qt of All Temperatures: 5W-20, 5W-30 may be used if 5W-20 is unavailable. Temperatures above 0°F: 10W-30., per the factory manual.

Does the 2019 Veloster N have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Veloster N get?

EPA figures are 22 city / 28 highway / 25 combined mpg.