2019 Hyundai Elantra GT: raw data

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vehicle2019 / hyundai / elantra-gt
known issues4 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-20)
complaints195 on file (2019-03-24 → 2026-06-04)
recalls0
investigations0
farsnot identifiable in FARS
indexedyes
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

High-beam headlight actuator failureEXTERIOR LIGHTING50 complaints2020-02 → 2025-07elantra-gt-2019-high-beam-headlight-failure
  • 11650117 The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact stated that the high-beam headlights became inoperable. The contact stated that the high-beam headlights failed to function properly
  • 11469212 The headlamp actuator inside the headlight assembly that flips to reveal high beams or low beams is made of a cheap, flimsy plastic that wears down quickly. When it is worn down, the rod can no longer control whether high beams or low beams are shown
  • 11528032 The high beam nolonger functions. On this make model for this year, the manufacturer uses only one bulb for low and high beam
Vehicle theft due to missing engine immobilizerELECTRICAL SYSTEM6 complaints2022-02 → 2024-12elantra-gt-2019-theft-lack-of-immobilizer
  • 11512241 Anti theft system does not have standard engine immobilization, highly theft rate, owner at risk of danger while using vehicle if car jacked which is a high possibility since the Kia boys posted how to steal this particular vehicle
  • 11502936 Hyundai Elantra was stolen for the 2nd time AFTER Hyundai's immobilizer was supposedly installed in the vehicle. Car was parked and locked in a secured employee parking lot with cameras. Rear window was busted out steering column torn down and ignition switch removed
  • 11480272 My car was stolen. I'm waiting to hear how much repairs will cost. The steering wheel ignition lock is easy bypassed by using only a small screwdriver or USB cord
Seat belt sensor and retractor malfunctionSEAT BELTS5 complaints2019-12 → 2023-11elantra-gt-2019-seat-belt-sensor-malfunction
  • 11554463 The driver side seatbelt is pulled out and will not retract. Our safety is at risk every time we drive this vehicle as the seatbelt won't protect the driver from being flung into other passengers or prevent from being flung out of the vehicle
  • 11429176 4 year old was buckled into carseat, seat belt would not loosen for him to get out, seat belt was tightening against his t Stomach and daycare faculty had to cut him out Dealership cost will be 621.00 to repair
  • 11288308 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. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES IN THE LAST FEW WEEKS
Engine oil consumption and stall from piston-ring wearENGINE96 complaints2020-12 → 2026-06elantra-gt-2019-engine-oil-consumption-stall
  • 11665965 Large amount of oil consumption. Told by dealership that engine replacement is needed
  • 11640740 The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The vehicle lost power in the middle of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart
  • 11636264 A hole in the engine block developed and oil leaked out of the engine and became a fire hazard and caused catastrophic engine failure

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

countearliest_datelatest_datecrash_flaggedfire_flaggedtop_components
1952019-03-242026-06-04113ENGINE:95; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:54; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:29; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:20; POWER TRAIN:9

Recalls all years →

none listed

Investigations all years →

none listed

FARS occupant deaths all years →

not identifiable in FARS (absent, not zero)

Cite this

Derived data is CC BY 4.0. Link back to the page you used. Text and BibTeX below.

Wrench.Pro (2026). 2019 Hyundai Elantra GT vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2019/hyundai/elantra-gt
@misc{wrenchpro_2019_hyundai_elantra_gt_2026,
  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2019 Hyundai Elantra GT},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2019/hyundai/elantra-gt}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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