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2019 Hyundai Elantra Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 1 NHTSA recall and 239 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Buyer Beware — 2019 Hyundai Elantra

The 2019 Hyundai Elantra shows a notably poor reliability profile for this model year. Consider an alternative year or have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

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NHTSA Recalls
1 recall on record
239
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
12
Crashes + Injuries
3 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2019 Hyundai Elantra (1)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Hyundai dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V301000
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Most Common Problems — 2019 Hyundai Elantra

Based on 239 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Engine
90
Exterior Lighting
50
Electrical System
33
Unknown Or Other
23
Power Train
11
Steering
9
Vehicle Speed Control
4
Seat Belts
3
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Hyundai Elantra — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2019 model year is highlighted.

2013 1,322 complaints 2014 380 complaints 2015 258 complaints 2016 282 complaints 2017 756 complaints 2018 271 complaints 2019 239 complaints 2020 236 complaints 2021 126 complaints 2022 93 complaints 2023 90 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2013, 2017 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2021, 2022, 2023 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2019 Hyundai Elantra

Is the 2019 Hyundai Elantra reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2019 Hyundai Elantra has 1 recall and 239 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2019 Hyundai Elantra have?
The 2019 Hyundai Elantra has 1 NHTSA recall. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Hyundai Elantra?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2019 Hyundai Elantra are: Engine, Exterior Lighting, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2019 Hyundai Elantra safe to buy?
The 2019 Hyundai Elantra has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 1 recallis completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Hyundai Elantra should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Hyundai Elantra are: 2021, 2022, 2023. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2013, 2017.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.