- Safety
- 4
- of 5 stars
- Recalls
- 1
- on record
- MPG
- 35
- combined
Fatalities reported
Owner complaints to NHTSA include 1 report involving a death. Read the complaint record closely.
Vehicle Summary
2019 Hyundai Elantra
Before You Buy
Safety record at a glance
- Recall campaigns
- 1
- Owner complaints
- 245
- Complaints citing a crash
- 12
These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalized by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.
1 Recall on Record
These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.
Safety recalls
1 NHTSA campaign affecting this model year.
- 21V301000high
Engine issue
ENGINE
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.
Consequence
A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, oil may leak onto hot exhaust components, increasing the risk of a fire.
Full campaign recordRemedy
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.
NHTSA crash-test ratings
NCAP star ratings and the underlying test breakdown for the 2019 Hyundai Elantra.
Frontal crash
- Driver
- 4 / 5
- Passenger
- 4 / 5
Side crash
- Driver
- 5 / 5
- Passenger
- 4 / 5
- Side pole
- 5 / 5
Rollover
- Rollover risk
- 10.7%
- Dynamic tip
- No Tip
Driver-assistance technologies
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- No
- Lane departure warning
- No
What the ratings mean
NHTSA gives the 2019 Hyundai Elantra 4 out of 5 stars overall, below the 5-star median for the 16 comparable 2019 vehicles NHTSA rated in this class.
NHTSA published results for every NCAP test in this program, so the overall star rating rests on a complete set of crash and rollover results.
NHTSA's dynamic test put this vehicle's rollover probability at 10.7% in a single-vehicle crash — the figure behind the rollover star rating, published here because the star alone hides how wide each band is.
Fuel economy & emissions
EPA figures for the 2019 Hyundai Elantra, with tailpipe CO₂ and class context.
32
City
40
Hwy
35
Comb
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,750
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 256 g/mi
How this compares
At 35 MPG combined, the 2019 Hyundai Elantra ranks 1st of 23 midsize cars EPA rated for 2019 — 8 MPG better than the 27 MPG median for that group.
That places it among the most efficient vehicles in its class. Fuel cost is unlikely to be the deciding factor against its direct rivals.
EPA puts annual fuel spend at about $1,750, $800 less than the $2,550 typical for the class. Over five years at 15,000 miles a year that is roughly $8,750, a $4,000 difference against a class-median vehicle.
Tailpipe CO₂ is 256 grams per mile — about 3.8 metric tons over 15,000 miles of driving.
Consumer complaints
245 owner reports filed with NHTSA.
- 245
- Total
- 12
- Crashes
- 3
- Fires
- 4
- Injuries
Most reported components
- ENGINE133
- LIGHTING46
- ELECTRICAL22
- OTHER18
- STEERING7
Serious Concerns
245 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 1 report involves a death. 4 reports involve injuries. 12 reports involve a crash.
Most reported problems
Safety timeline
Every dated recall and NHTSA investigation for the 2019 Hyundai Elantra, newest first.
- Recall
A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, oil may leak onto hot exhaust components, increasing the risk of a fire.
Dates are the NHTSA report-received date for recalls and the ODI open/close date for investigations. Crash-test ratings are not shown here because the source does not provide a reliable publication date for them.
Specifications & ratings
Specifications
- Body class
- Sedan
- Drive type
- FWD
- Engine
- 2.5L 4-cyl
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Seats
- 5
Fuel economy
32
City
40
Hwy
35
Comb
- Annual cost
- $1,750
- Fuel
- Regular Gasoline
NHTSA crash ratings
- Overall
- Frontal
- Side
- Rollover
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Safety timeline
Full timeline- Recall
A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, oil may leak onto hot exhaust components, increasing the risk of a fire.