Recalls · problems · safety

2019 Hyundai Elantra: recalls and problems

1 recall and 257 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.

1recalls
257complaints
12crashes reported
3fires reported
4injuries reported

Recalls

Check recalls for your exact VIN

Most common problems

  • Engine139 · 54%
  • Exterior Lighting65 · 25%
  • Electrical System37 · 14%
  • Unknown Or Other25 · 10%
  • Power Train11 · 4%
  • Steering9 · 4%
  • Forward Collision Avoidance8 · 3%
  • Seat Belts6 · 2%
  • Service Brakes5 · 2%
  • Engine And Engine Cooling4 · 2%

What owners report

Engine,Forward Collision Avoidance

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 dangerous, i believe the dealership sold me a lemon.

Engine

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

The oil consumption appears similar to issues reported in recalls and investigations involving hyundai engines; hyundai and kia engine litigation ii. however, when the vin was checked, it was reported as not included in any recall. no external oil leaks have been identified. the component available for inspection is the engine and related lubrication system. prior to discovering the excessive oil consumption, there w

Engine

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 did exactly that. o ring was bad and the rod bearing broke. when calling hyundai to report it they

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2019 Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering ELANTRA GT, ELANTRA. Last refreshed 2026-11-15.