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The 2019 Hyundai Elantra is associated with 250 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 1 safety recall campaign in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Engine, accounting for 97 reports (39% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 9 certified vehicle configurations spanning 1.4l 4-cyl, 2l 4-cyl, and 1.6l 4-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 25 to 35 MPG combined.

Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 250 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 1 official campaign
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Engine (97 / 39%)
  • • Field Incident Signals: 12 crash / 3 fire / 3 injury reports
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: 4 / 5 Stars Overall Laboratory Score
  • • EPA Certified Range: 25–35 MPG across 9 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2019 Hyundai Elantra?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
Elantra 1.4L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM7) 32 MPG 40 MPG 35 MPG — $1,750 / yr
Elantra SE 2L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 29 MPG 38 MPG 33 MPG — $1,850 / yr
Elantra 2L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 28 MPG 37 MPG 32 MPG — $1,900 / yr
Elantra 2L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 26 MPG 36 MPG 29 MPG — $2,100 / yr
Elantra 1.6L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM7) 26 MPG 33 MPG 29 MPG — $2,100 / yr
Elantra GT 1.6L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM7) 25 MPG 32 MPG 28 MPG — $2,200 / yr
Elantra GT 2L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 25 MPG 32 MPG 27 MPG — $2,300 / yr
Elantra GT 1.6L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 23 MPG 30 MPG 26 MPG — $2,350 / yr
Elantra 1.6L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 22 MPG 30 MPG 25 MPG — $2,450 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2019 Hyundai Elantra?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
4 DR FWD 10.7%
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as No and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as No in official NHTSA records for tested 2019 Hyundai Elantra models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2019 Hyundai Elantra?

Summary of 250 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
250
Crash Reports
12
Fire Reports
3
Complaints w/ Injury
3
Total Injuries
4

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Engine 97 complaints (1 crash)
EXTERIOR LIGHTING 45 complaints (1 crash)
Electrical System 9 complaints (1 crash)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING 9 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE 5 complaints (1 crash)

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2019 Hyundai Elantra problems & component breakdown (55 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2019 Hyundai Elantra?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #21V301000 Active Recall
Affected Component: ENGINE

Defect Summary: Hyundai 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.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine, free of charge. In addition, Hyundai will deploy Piston Ring Noise Sensing System (PNSS) software. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.
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How many safety recalls does the 2019 Hyundai Elantra have?

The 2019 Hyundai Elantra is associated with 1 official NHTSA safety recall campaign in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

View all 1 recall campaigns & remedy details →
Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2019 Hyundai Elantra?

NHTSA records list 250 consumer defect complaints for the 2019 Hyundai Elantra. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Engine, appearing in 97 filings (39% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2019 Hyundai Elantra?

Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2019 Hyundai Elantra earned an Overall Safety Rating of 4 out of 5 stars across 1 tested configuration(s).

Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.

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Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2019 Hyundai Elantra get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2019 Hyundai Elantra range from 25 to 35 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

Compare MPG ratings across all certified trims →
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.