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2019 Hyundai Elantra: raw data

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vehicle2019 / hyundai / elantra
known issues5 clusters (reviewed 2026-06-14)
complaints250 on file (2019-03-24 → 2026-09-04)
recalls1
investigations0
fars77 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexedyes
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Engine stalling and failureENGINE70 complaints2021-07 → 2026-05 (sample of 200 most-recent of 239 total)elantra-2019-engine-stall-failure
  • 11738636 Engine failure. Car quit while driving down main highway. Taken to garage and they reported that many of the same engine for Hyundai have been recalled. When investigating, my car did the exact same thing being reported, but is not included in the recall.…
  • 11683822 The component that failed was the pistons in my engine on my 2019 Hyundai Elantra Se which I see is on recall. I understand that my VIN may have been missed or looked over during the recalling systems decision making. I was on my way to work when my engine just shut off in the…
  • 11725531 Car shut off multiple times while driving including coming to complete stop on the freeway in traffic
  • 11712363 The contact's mother owns a 2019 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while his mother was driving approximately 20 MPH, there was an abnormal banging sound coming from the engine compartment before the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was pushed to the side of the road to…
Engine oil consumptionENGINE18 complaints2025-02 → 2026-03 (sample of 200 most-recent of 239 total)elantra-2019-oil-consumption
  • 11725354 The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of oil, and oil needed to be added frequently between scheduled oil changes. No visible external leaks were found. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number:…
  • 11718343 2019 Elantra has been experiencing oil loss. The last oil change on 14 Feb 2026 at 57400 miles. Checked the oil today 16 Feb 2026 after 266 miles and it was a quart low. It appears that oil consumption is a know issue with Hyundai year and model.
  • 11641235 My engine is burning oil at a rapid rate. I have always maintained the vehicle's engine on-time or early and now I am needing to top-off oil many times between frequent oil changes. I am now having to add a quart a week and am changing the oil every two thousand miles to…
  • 11665965 Large amount of oil consumption. Told by dealership that engine replacement is needed.
High-beam headlight operationEXTERIOR LIGHTING50 complaints2021-09 → 2026-04 (sample of 200 most-recent of 239 total)elantra-2019-high-beam-headlights
  • 11721607 The high beams don’t work only the low beams work. And the low beams are very dim. The high beam light blue indicator comes on, but the high beams do not turn on. It’s very difficult to see at night.
  • 11734441 Highbeam shutters stop working. When engaged the solenoid engages, the shutter attempts to activate (wobbles) but never does. The indicator inside also lights up despite the shuttee never opening.
  • 11688002 My high beam lights have malfunctioned and no longer work. The light on the dash states that my headlights are on but they just flick on for one second and discontinue to work. I live in a rural area and can not see at all when leaving home in the early am hours or when…
Theft and ignition securityUNKNOWN OR OTHER7 complaints2022-02 → 2025-11 (sample of 200 most-recent of 239 total)elantra-2019-theft-security
  • 11632136 Car got broken into, back window smashed. Ignition ripped out, someone tried stealing it, even though I got the recall fixed. try to steal vehicle with USB cord.
  • 11698415 A safety recall performed by Hyundai automotive company was completed on 10.4.2022 to remedy a known security flaw in Kia/Hyunai vehicles made between 2011 and 2022. This recall was performed successfully by a certified Hyundai dealer. Since this, the vehicle has been stolen…
Exterior paint peelingUNKNOWN OR OTHER3 complaints2025-05 → 2026-03 (sample of 200 most-recent of 239 total)elantra-2019-paint-peeling
  • 11671397 Have a 2019 Hyuandi Elantra. Purchased in 2020 now only 6 years old the white paint on roof of car and around rear window the paint is chipping off. I have a softball size area in roof is all chipping off. I take very good care of my car and can’t believe the paint is all…
  • 11721665 “I am reporting the paint failure on my 2019 Hyundai Elantra as a safety-related concern. The widespread peeling has exposed bare metal, creating a risk of corrosion that can weaken body panels and potentially affect structural safety. This also reduces the vehicle’s…

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

countearliest_datelatest_datecrash_flaggedfire_flaggedtop_components
2502019-03-242026-09-04123ENGINE:132; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:65; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:37; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:25; POWER TRAIN:11

Recalls all years →

campaign_numberreport_received_datecomponentsummaryconsequenceremedy
21V30100028/04/2021ENGINEHyundai 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.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.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.

Investigations all years →

none listed

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_yearsoccupant_deathsmatch_typevpic_recovered
2010-202477legacy-code0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2019 Hyundai Elantra vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2019/hyundai/elantra
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  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2019 Hyundai Elantra},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2019/hyundai/elantra}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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