Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2019 Hyundai Elantra has 1 recall, 249 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
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Recalls
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Complaints
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Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated September 8, 2026
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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 p...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
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Rollover
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Rating for: 2019 Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | ENGINE | Car sudden stopped then would not turn on Currently being looked at but for suspected timing chain, ... |
| Aug 24, 2026 | ENGINE | 2019 Hyundai Elantra with 2.0L Nu MPI engine suffered catastrophic engine failure at approximately 1... |
| Jul 12, 2026 | ENGINE | At 86,000 miles After replacing the camshaft and timing chain with a mechanic friend, we turned the ... |
| Jul 11, 2026 | ENGINE | About two months ago, I had to replace the camshaft on my vehicle. Then about 3 weeks ago while driv... |
| Jun 30, 2026 | ENGINE | While driving vehicle on a highway exit ramp, the engine suddenly failed. There were no warning ligh... |
| Jun 12, 2026 | ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | On 6/12/26, the engine had a sudden, catastrophic failure that caused a life-threatening hazard on a... |
| May 17, 2026 | ENGINE | Engine failure. Car quit while driving down main highway. Taken to garage and they reported that m... |
| May 8, 2026 | ENGINE | Timing gears/camshaft issues. dealer mechanic stated that the pin on camshaft broke and timing jumpi... |
| May 4, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | See attached document for complaint. |
| Apr 26, 2026 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Highbeam shutters stop working. When engaged the solenoid engages, the shutter attempts to activate ... |
| Mar 30, 2026 | ENGINE | my car was going uphill and would only go about 15 up hill and would not accelerate, no lights came ... |
| Mar 30, 2026 | ENGINE | my car was going uphill and would only go about 15 up hill and would not accelerate, then after abo... |
| Mar 18, 2026 | ENGINE | Car shut off multiple times while driving including coming to complete stop on the freeway in traffi... |
| Mar 5, 2026 | ENGINE | My 2019 Hyundai Elantra with the 2.0L engine experienced sudden engine failure at 164.809 miles. The... |
| Mar 1, 2026 | ENGINE | The engine defected at 82000 i had it for a year can u guys please make it right as a valuable ... |
| Feb 27, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the high-beam headlights were inope... |
| Feb 16, 2026 | ENGINE | 2019 Elantra has been experiencing oil loss. The last oil change on 14 Feb 2026 at 57400 miles. Chec... |
| Feb 10, 2026 | ENGINE | 2019 Hyundai Elantra (VIN: [XXX]) suffered engine failure at 152,061 miles — abnormal knocking, loss... |
| Feb 9, 2026 | ENGINE | Engine failure. Less than 150,000 miles and engine has gone bad. Burning oil, and loud noise when ca... |
| Jan 16, 2026 | ENGINE | My car started stalling on speed bumps and turning. Then one day it stopped accelerating and died.... |