2019 Hyundai Elantra reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2019 Hyundai Elantra — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 321
- 283 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ENGINE
- 122 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 1
- see below
- Reported harm
- 19 reported crashes · 8 injuries · 1 death · 5 fires
What owners report fails — 2019 Hyundai Elantra
- ENGINE 122
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING 55
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 36
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 25
- POWER TRAIN 10
1 recall on record for the 2019 Hyundai Elantra
- NHTSA 21V301000 · 2021 · ENGINE A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, oil may leak onto hot exhaust components, incre
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2019 Hyundai Elantra units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2019 Hyundai Elantra reliable?
NHTSA has 321 consumer complaints on record for the 2019 Hyundai Elantra and 1 recall. The most-reported problem area is engine (122 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2019 Hyundai Elantra units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Hyundai Elantra?
Owners most often report problems with: engine (122), exterior lighting (55), electrical system (36), unknown or other (25). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2019 Hyundai Elantra?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.