This page covers 1 recall, 237 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2019 Hyundai Elantra.
25–35 mpg combined
6.7–9.4 L/100km
Midsize Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 5 tested variants for this model year.
4/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
For the 2019 Hyundai Elantra, engine and exterior lighting complaints make up the bulk of what owners report. On the engine side, owners describe a range of failures including sudden power loss, stalling, rough running, and in some cases engines that stopped working entirely at relatively modest mileage. Stalling in traffic without any prior warning lights is a pattern that shows up across multiple reports. The exterior lighting complaints center heavily on the high-beam system, where owners describe the headlamp shutter or flap assembly failing to open properly when high beams are activated, the indicator inside the car shows the high beams as on, but the shutter never fully opens, leaving the road underlit. Some of these issues were first caught during routine state inspections rather than noticed while driving. Electrical system complaints are a distant third and don't cluster around a single clear symptom.
237
Total Complaints
12
Crash-Related
3
Fire-Related
3
With Injuries
By System
At a glance
What can fail
The piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which could cause engine damage.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the engine if needed at no cost. Hyundai will also install Piston Ring Noise Sensing System software.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
