Worst 2019 Hyundai Elantra Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 Hyundai Elantra.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 119 | 2 | — | 82,452 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 52 | 2 | 1 | 30,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 35 | 3 | 1 | 30,924 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 25 | 3 | 1 | 44,600 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 10 | — | — | 89,710 mi | |
| STEERING | 9 | 2 | 2 | 35,423 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 6 | — | — | 72,633 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 6 | — | — | 13,835 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 5 | 1 | — | 25,811 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 5 | 2 | — | 8,110 mi | |
| WHEELS | 4 | — | — | 29,074 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 | — | — | 144,000 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 27,999 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 3 | 1 | — | 40,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:BULBS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH | 2 | — | — | 147,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 2 | — | — | 30,000 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | — | — | 10,221 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS:BULBS | 1 | — | — | 40,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH | 1 | — | — | 50,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 20,000 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | 13,500 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 | — | — | 147,000 mi |
Recalls for 2019 Hyundai Elantra
1 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~158,493 vehicles.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Elantra, 2019-2021 Kona and Veloster vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines. The piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which could result in engine damage.
Other Hyundai Elantra Years
Wider context: See the full Hyundai Elantra reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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