MYRModel Year Report

2019 Hyundai Elantra

● Typical for this model
2019 Hyundai Elantra
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Hyundai Elantra Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2019 highlighted. 1990: 0 complaints 1990 1991: 0 complaints 1992: 29 complaints 1993: 24 complaints 1994: 76 complaints 1995: 112 complaints 1995 1996: 100 complaints 1997: 115 complaints 1998: 55 complaints 1999: 128 complaints 2000: 197 complaints 2000 2001: 315 complaints 2002: 342 complaints 2003: 234 complaints 2004: 182 complaints 2005: 137 complaints 2005 2006: 155 complaints 2007: 266 complaints 2008: 314 complaints 2009: 247 complaints 2010: 378 complaints 2010 2011: 431 complaints 2012: 649 complaints 2013: 1307 complaints 2014: 379 complaints 2015: 258 complaints 2015 2016: 286 complaints 2017: 759 complaints 2018: 274 complaints 2019: 242 complaints 2019 2020: 240 complaints 2020 2021: 128 complaints 2022: 95 complaints 2023: 90 complaints 2024: 52 complaints 2025: 20 complaints 2025 2026: 0 complaints 2026
2019: 242 complaints
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YearComplaints
19900
19910
199229
199324
199476
1995112
1996100
1997115
199855
1999128
2000197
2001315
2002342
2003234
2004182
2005137
2006155
2007266
2008314
2009247
2010378
2011431
2012649
20131307
2014379
2015258
2016286
2017759
2018274
2019242
2020240
2021128
202295
202390
202452
202520
20260

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE 51%

51% of complaints: engine — 124 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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bought this car for my son's graduation the car had 59000 miles as a used car. The engine seized after one year and 18000 miles. No one is taking responsibility and I still owe 15000 on this car.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240224

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 23%

23% of complaints: exterior lighting — 55 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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ON OCTOBER 28, 2020 I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO JOE HOLLAND CHEVROLET IN CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA BECAUSE MY HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS WOULD NOT WORK.

NHTSA ODI report, 20201117

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15%

15% of complaints: electrical system — 36 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
POWER TRAIN 4%

4% of complaints: power train — 10 distinct reports on file.

STEERING 4%

4% of complaints: steering — 9 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE DEATH
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TL* THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF THE DRIVER OF A 2019 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. WHILE DRIVING, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO TREES AND A SMALL ABANDONED HOME. THE VEHICLE BURST INTO FLAMES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190418

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20210824 — engine

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.

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 21V301000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2019 Hyundai Elantra — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (124 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (55 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (36 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 21V301000 (engine) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2024 ▲ 1998 ▲ 1994

WORST YEARS

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FAQ

Is the 2019 Hyundai Elantra reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2019 Hyundai Elantra is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Hyundai Elantra?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 51% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2019 Hyundai Elantra have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.