repaired · 2023 Q2
Engine
Risk. A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
2019 Hyundai ElantraProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 253 owner complaints about the 2019 Hyundai Elantra, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 21V-301 the manufacturer reports only 80% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 6, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Hyundai Elantra has problems
253 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
135Engine3 crash/fire/injury
65Exterior lighting3 crash/fire/injury
37Electrical system4 crash/fire/injury
11Power train
9Steering
8Forward collision avoidance
6Seat belts
5Service brakes
4Wheels
3114 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 135 | 3 |
| Exterior lighting | 65 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 37 | 4 |
| Power train | 11 | 0 |
| Steering | 9 | 3 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 8 | 2 |
| Seat belts | 6 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 2 |
| Wheels | 4 | 0 |
| 14 other systems | 31 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2019 Hyundai Elantra recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Hyundai.
Mileage at failure
When do engine problems start?
76kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 25 engine complaints. 60% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 23% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
4under 30k miles15under 100k miles10100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2019 vs. every other Elantra year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Elantra median. How we score
'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2019 Hyundai Elantra safety ratings
2019 Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (10.7% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Elantra owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I was waiting at an incline and when I tried to go up a little more, my car rolled back instead. I then stepped on the break realizing the check engine light was on. I put the car in park and turned it off. I turned it on right after and it was fine and the check engine light was gone. Super…
It was no incident. Car died and mechanic says engine is locked. Got oils changed everytime in a timely manner and this is a fairly new car. Please help
I am reporting that there is not a recall but a factor warranty from the manufacture. Stating that the o ring in the 2019 hyundai elantra was not properly tempered. Which will cause the car to stall, rod bearing to break, and cause the car to set on fire. My report is that my 2019 hyundai elantra…
Own a 2019 Elantra?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.