CarRecallWatchThe 2019 Hyundai Elantra has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 252 complaints with NHTSA, including 12 crashes, 3 fires, 4 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (134 reports).
NHTSA rates it up to 4 stars overall for crash safety, depending on the version.
2019 Hyundai Elantra recalls
Engine May Stall or Cause a Fire
Certain engines may have piston oil rings that were not properly heat-treated.
Most common 2019 Hyundai Elantra problems
Problem areas named in the 252 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 134 |
| Exterior Lighting | 65 |
| Electrical System | 38 |
| Unknown Or Other | 25 |
| Power Train | 11 |
| Steering | 9 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 7 |
| Seat Belts | 6 |
| Service Brakes | 5 |
| Wheels | 4 |
What owners report
It was no incident. Car died and mechanic says engine is locked. Got oils changed everytime in a timely manner and this is a fairly new car. Please help
I am reporting that there is not a recall but a factor warranty from the manufacture. Stating that the o ring in the 2019 hyundai elantra was not properly tempered. Which will cause the car to stall, rod bearing to break, and cause the car to set on fire. My report is that my 2019 hyundai elantra with 139,000 miles has did exactly that. O ring was bad and the rod bearing broke. When calling hyundai to report it they claim that my vehicle Vin number doesn't fall under that manufacture recall. Why doesn't it? This is exactly what happen to my car!!! Can anyone please help me. Thanks
The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while her husband was driving 35-40 MPH on a bridge, the engine made a loud banging and knocking sound, and the vehicle stalled. The driver shifted into neutral, coasted down the bridge with the engine off, and pulled over to the side of the road. The driver noticed an abnormal burning odor coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the residence, where the contact's husband performed an oil change and discovered a hole in the side of the engine block. The vehicle was then towed to a dealer, where it was confirmed that the failure was associated with NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V301000 (Engine); however, the repair was not
2019 Hyundai Elantra with 2.0L Nu MPI engine suffered catastrophic engine failure at approximately 118,530 miles. Vehicle is currently at the [XXX] Hyundai dealership. Vehicle appears to fall within the exact parameters of Hyundai Recall 203/NHTSA 21V-301. Have spoken to the dealership as well as Hyundai corporate and they have refused to either honor their own recall campaign or do a goodwill service to replace the engine, citing my VIN does not fall under their recall campaign, however they have yet to provide any reason, and according to their own campaign 203 recall information my vehicle meets the exact criteria. I am concerned the recall population may exclude vehicles suffering the sa
Car sudden stopped then would not turn on Currently being looked at but for suspected timing chain, VVT, and related parts Others have reported these same issues and other model with same engines have been recalled
2019 Hyundai Elantra safety rating
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD | ★★★★ 4-star | 4 | 4 | 4 (10.7% rollover risk) |
2019 Hyundai Elantra questions
Does the 2019 Hyundai Elantra have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2019 Hyundai Elantra: Engine May Stall or Cause a Fire. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Hyundai Elantra?
Based on 252 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (134), Exterior Lighting (65), Electrical System (38).
How safe is the 2019 Hyundai Elantra?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings program gives the 2019 Hyundai Elantra up to 4 out of 5 stars overall; ratings vary by version, see the table above.
How do I check if a recall on my 2019 Hyundai Elantra has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.