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2019 Hyundai Elantra Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 252 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Hyundai Elantra, most often about the engine (54% of complaints, typically around 89,000 miles). It is 16th of 27 Elantra model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2019 Hyundai Elantra problems
Engine
137 complaints · 54%Half of these problems showed up before 89,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the engine and oil warning light illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the piston had scarred the cylinder wall, and the piston needed to be replaced.…
The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, who informed the contact that the engine needed to be replaced; however, the repair would not be covered under…
Lights
65 complaints · 26%Half of these problems showed up before 40,000 miles. Parts named most often: headlights.
The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under an unknown recall for the headlamps; however, the failure reoccurred. The contact stated that the headlights occasionally would not illuminate after the vehicle was started or while driving at various speeds. The…
Bought new, no accidents. Just noticed a couple weeks ago that the high beams don't work. I can see them 'nudge' a little when I try to engage them, but nothing else happens.
Electrical
37 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 11,000 miles. Parts named most often: ignition.
The car has had 4 episodes of a discharged battery over approximately 4months between 11k and 14k miles. It began when the car was less then a year old. It was towed to the dealership each time. They replaced the battery the 2nd time. The 3 and 4 times the car was searched for a parasitic battery drain but could not…
The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to len stoler Hyundai (11275 reisterstown rd, owings mills, md 21117) for an oil change and she was informed that an unknown software update was performed on the vehicle. Since the software update was performed, the vehicle…
Other or unspecified
25 complaints · 10%The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that their vehicle began to emit a burning rubber type of odor that could at times caused them a headache. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who was unable to identify the cause of the issue. The dealer just continued to drain the cooling system to…
Transmission
11 complaints · 4%Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
Seat belt sensor activates with very little weight in the seat (less than 10 lbs) the alarms continues to go off even when the seat is empty. Ivt transmission known by CVT. I skate when I slowly accelerate in occasions aproxmate 5 to 20 seconds. Gives me a slight hit in the transmission.
The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving 60-70 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle hesitated to respond. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed…
Driver assistance
10 complaints · 4%Parts named most often: warnings, blind spot detection, assist, automatic emergency braking.
The steering wheel locked up while driving with cruise set driving my rpms went to 8 had no control over the vehicle ended up crossing three lanes of traffic hitting the side of the road going down the hill into a ditch.
May 2019 vehicle went in had the steering column replaced due to a rubbing sound coming from inside the vehicle every time steering wheel was turned whether in town or highway or parked. Nov 2020 crash avoidance system activated while stopped at a light no one in front of me at the same time noise started coming from…
Steering
9 complaints · 4%The steering wheel locked up while driving with cruise set driving my rpms went to 8 had no control over the vehicle ended up crossing three lanes of traffic hitting the side of the road going down the hill into a ditch.
The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to len stoler Hyundai (11275 reisterstown rd, owings mills, md 21117) for an oil change and she was informed that an unknown software update was performed on the vehicle. Since the software update was performed, the vehicle…
Brakes
6 complaints · 2%The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Elantra. While driving 53 MPH, a deer collided with the vehicle. While coasting over to the side of the median, the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard and failed to stop the vehicle. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The contact quickly engaged the…
The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle made an abnormal rubbing sound and hesitated to respond, causing the braking distance to be extended. The brake warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2019 Hyundai Elantra recalls
Engine
Risk: A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, oil may leak onto hot exhaust components, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine, free of charge. In addition, hyundai will deploy piston ring noise sensing system (pnss) software. Owner notification letters were mailed august 24, 2021. Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2019 Hyundai Elantra
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Hyundai Elantra?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (137 complaints, typically around 89,000 miles); lights (65 complaints, typically around 40,000 miles); electrical (37 complaints, typically around 11,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2019 Hyundai Elantra have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from April 28, 2021 (engine). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2019 a bad year for the Hyundai Elantra?
- It is 16th of 27 Elantra model years by number of complaints, with 252 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.