2019 Hyundai Elantra: common problems and reliability
An average Elantra year.
445 owner complaints, most about engine. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2019 Elantra?The 2019 Hyundai Elantra has 445 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are engine and exterior lighting.
Safety record for the 2019 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2019 Hyundai Elantra vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Elantra years only. How we score it
Is 2019 a good year for the Elantra?
Across the 31 Elantra model years we track, complaint volume runs from 60 (1998) to 2,622 (2013). With 445 complaints, the 2019 Elantra sits above the model's median of 267.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2019 Elantra
engine
Campaign 21V301000Hyundai 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.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is sharply divided and heavily dependent on model year and powertrain.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Elantra. See the full Elantra owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Elantra listings typically run $9,966–$20,299.
Other Elantra model years
Compare every Elantra year side by side to see how 2019 ranks against the rest.
Compare the Elantra against its rivals
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