Complaints
315
per 10K Sold
18.0
US Sales
175,094
Crashes
19
Fires
5
Injuries
8
Fatalities
1
Recalls
1
Worst 2019 Hyundai Elantra Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1119 complaints
Engine Problems
Avg mileage:82,452 mi
Crash-related:2
#253 complaints
Headlight/Taillight Failures
Avg mileage:30,000 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:1
#335 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:30,924 mi
Crash-related:3
Fires:1
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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 Problems | 119 | 2 | — | 82,452 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 53 | 2 | 1 | 30,000 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 35 | 3 | 1 | 30,924 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 10 | — | — | 89,710 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 9 | 2 | 2 | 35,423 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 6 | — | — | 72,633 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 6 | — | — | 13,835 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 5 | 1 | — | 25,811 mi | |
| Brakes | 5 | 2 | — | 8,110 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft:Immobilizer/Proximity:Key/Sender | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Bulbs | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Trunk Lid:Latch | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Daytime Running Lights:Bulbs | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 1 | — | — | — |
Engine Problems
119
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
82,452
Headlight/Taillight Failures
53
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
30,000
Electrical Faults
35
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Avg Miles
30,924
Transmission / Drivetrain
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
89,710
Steering Defects
9
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
2
Avg Miles
35,423
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
72,633
Seat Belt Issues
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
13,835
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
25,811
Brakes
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
8,110
Wheel Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft:Immobilizer/Proximity:Key/Sender
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Bulbs
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Trunk Lid:Latch
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Daytime Running Lights:Bulbs
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Lane Departure: Assist
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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Recalls for 2019 Hyundai Elantra
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~158,493 vehicles.
21V301000Engine
~158,493 affectedHyundai 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.
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2019 Hyundai Elantra — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2019 Hyundai Elantra reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2019 Hyundai Elantra has 315 NHTSA complaints, 19 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 119 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2019 Hyundai Elantra?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (119 complaints, avg 82,452 mi); Headlight/Taillight Failures (53 complaints, avg 30,000 mi); Electrical Faults (35 complaints, avg 30,924 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2019 Hyundai Elantra?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 58,018 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2019 Hyundai Elantra?
NHTSA complaints for the 2019 Hyundai Elantra include 19 crash-related reports, 5 fire reports, 8 injuries, and 1 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2019 Hyundai Elantra have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 158,493 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2019 Hyundai Elantra?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Hyundai Elantra reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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