2019 Hyundai Elantra problems and complaints
Owners have filed 252 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Hyundai Elantra. The most-reported areas: Engine (134), Exterior Lighting (65), Electrical System (37).
Key takeaways
- 252 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 12 involve a crash, 3 a fire, 4 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 134 | 53% |
| Exterior Lighting | 65 | 26% |
| Electrical System | 37 | 15% |
| Unknown Or Other | 25 | 10% |
| Power Train | 11 | 4% |
| Steering | 9 | 4% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 7 | 3% |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 2% |
| Seat Belts | 6 | 2% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 4 | 2% |
| Wheels | 4 | 2% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Parts for the 2019 Hyundai Elantra
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-10-17
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
Engine - filed 2026-09-26
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 with 139,000 miles has...
Engine - filed 2026-09-04
The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while her husband was driving 35-40 MPH on a bridge, the engine made a loud banging and knocking sound, and the vehicle stalled. The driver shifted into neutral, coasted down the bridge with the engine off, and pulled over to the side of the road. The dri...
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More for the 2019 Hyundai Elantra
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.