2019 Hyundai ELANTRA GT: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
13 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
52,400 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2019 model year. Data snapshot: . 4 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 9 of 13 complaints (69.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine operation | 4 | 30.8% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 7.7% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 7.7% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine | 9 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
Engine: 9; Exterior Lighting: 1; Fuel/Propulsion System: 1; Power Train: 1; Service Brakes: 1; Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems: 1; Unknown Or Other: 1; Vehicle Speed Control: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 9 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2019: 1; 2021: 3; 2023: 3; 2024: 2; 2025: 3; 2026: 1
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 4 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11257285 · 2019-09-23 (September 23, 2019)
THE CAR HAS A SAFETY DEFECT WHERE IN BETWEEN THE BREAK PEDAL AND THE ACCELERATION PEDAL ABOVE THE TOP PART OF THE PEDALS IS A BOWED THIN PIECE OF METAL SEPARATING THE PEDALS. WHILE WEARING CERTAIN SHOES OR HAVING TO BREAK IN A FAST MANOR THIS RESTRICT FOOT MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE BREAK AND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND CAN CAUSE YOUR SHOE TO BECOME WEDGED IN BETWEEN ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THIS DESIGN RESTRICTS MOVEMENT OF THE DRIVERS RIGHT FOOT TO GET ACCESS TO THE BREAK. THIS ISSUE OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, AND CAN HAPPEN ON AN…
Owner-reported narrative. 233 miles reported. Look up ODI 11257285 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11406542 · 2021-04-05 (April 5, 2021)
2019 UNDER 40K MILES HAD A BAD STARTER. WOULD WORK OCCASIONALLY, HAD TO HAVE IT REPLACED.
Owner-reported narrative. 37,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 11406542 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11429812 · 2021-08-19 (August 19, 2021)
i was driving down the toll road I 80 in ohio as i do every day and suddenly the check engine light came on and as soon as it came on i seen nothing but white smoke in my rear veiw mirror i lost all power and the engine shut down as i costed to the side of the road i was almost hit but other vehicles the was behind me when i got out of the car there was a massive pool of oil on the ground i contacted the dealer in perrysburg oh and i was told that there was a recall on the 2.0 motors but not for my model so now i have a $14,000 loan for this ca…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11429812 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11435326 · 2021-10-04 (October 4, 2021)
i was driving on i 80 when the check engine light came on then right after it came on all i seen was white smoke coming out of the back of the car and i lost all power as i was pulling over to the breakdown lane i was almost hit by a semi there was a pool of oil in the front of my car i had it towed to the dealer and was told that the conning rod was broken and that i needed a new motor i said there was a recall on this motor and they said not on my model and that my car was out of warranty and it had 126000 miles on it so i would have to pay o…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11435326 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11515543 · 2023-04-05 (April 5, 2023)
The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Elantra GT. The contact stated that on two sperate occasions while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that on one occasion while driving she heard a ticking and knocking sound under the hood of the vehicle before the vehicle stalled. The check engine warning light illuminated; however, after five minutes, the contact was able to restart the vehicle and the check engine warning light turned off. The contact then stated that on a separate occasion while driving …
Owner-reported narrative. 93,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11515543 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11541764 · 2023-08-30 (August 30, 2023)
At 87000 miles engine started knocking and stalling. Took it to the dealership and rod bearings went out and needs an entirely brand new engine over $6000. As I am the second owner. I wasn't notified. Hyundai refuses to fix the car due to the fact the i did not get the recall
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11541764 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11558961 · 2023-12-07 (December 7, 2023)
The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Elantra GT. The contact stated that after receiving the vehicle and following service updates with the dealer, he became aware that the tire pressure monitoring system was not functioning properly and was indicating incorrect tire pressure readings. The contact also stated that the rear windshield wiper had become inoperable, potentially affecting rearview visibility. The low tire pressure warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who determined that the failures were not related to…
Owner-reported narrative. 67,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11558961 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11604585 · 2024-07-25 (July 25, 2024)
While driving regular route during working hours the check engine light came on. Car was taken to a trusted mechanic who reported that the oil level was extremely low! He replaced filters and oil etc. The care then performed for less than a day when again the check engine light came on, flashing this time. Again took car to mechanic who found metal shards in the new filter, replaced same and added oil stabilizer. Again the car ran for only a few hours before it begin making knocking noises and lost power. Mechanic believes the engine has fa…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11604585 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.