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Hyundai Elantra GTModel year report

2019 Hyundai Elantra GT Problems

Complaints
14filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
52,400miles, 4 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
4 / 5stars overall
EPA fuel economy
27 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl FWD · 25 city / 32 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2019 Hyundai Elantra GT (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 2019 Hyundai Elantra GT. The part named most often is engine, with 10 complaints (71% of the total), followed by brakes (1) and exterior lighting (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 52,400 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 99 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 6 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Engine: “Y check engine light started flashing and I have a code reader and it come up p1326 wh I ch is knock sensor lost power and I checked into that and it said a lot of engines were affected by that and they had to replace thousands of engines for this and my vehicle was in the affected ones b6t I put the Vin in and it has no recalls can't even drive now”

NHTSA complaint #11670426, filed 2025-07

Brakes: “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 any street while driving.”

NHTSA complaint #11257285, filed 2019-09, 233 miles

Exterior lighting: “There are several things that go wrong with this car. One is the headlights. I’ve had to change them several times over the span of a year. It also burns an insane amount of oil. I have to change it every 2k-3k miles and even at that point it’s almost out, even with an extender put in it. I’ve been told by numerous mechanics that I should just get rid of the car and they only run into this issue with Hyundais, especially the Elantras. My car had begun to act weird the day I got my oil changed this last time. …”

NHTSA complaint #11641997, filed 2025-02

Fuel system: “Car shut off while at a traffic light and would not restart after several attempts at jumping the battery. It was later determined that the high-pressure fuel pump had failed.”

NHTSA complaint #11611455, filed 2024-08

Mileage when problems were reported

50% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 37,800 and 67,000 miles.

25%0–100%10–2525%25–5025%50–7525%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (4 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 52,400 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

201920213202332024202532026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2019 Hyundai Elantra GT. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Elantra GT · hatchback FWD★★★★☆4 / 4454 · 10.7% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2019 model year: forward collision warning optional, lane departure warning optional, automatic emergency braking optional.

Neighbouring years: 2018: same overall rating; 2020: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2019 Hyundai Elantra GT version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Elantra GT FWD1.6L 4-cyl7-speed automatic253228$2,400
Elantra GT FWD1.6L 4-cyl6-speed manual233026$2,600
Elantra GT FWD2.0L 4-cyl6-speed automatic253227$2,500

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2019 Hyundai Elantra GT in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 99 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 99 bulletins →

Other model years of the Hyundai Elantra GT

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2020810,0000427—Not enough data
20191452,4000427—Not enough data
2018516,8821427Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Stable
20172685,0000527Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Falling
2016777,1701527—Not enough data
20148113,0000527—Not enough data
2013582,0000530—Not enough data

All Hyundai Elantra GT model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2019 Hyundai Elantra GT have?

NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 2019 Hyundai Elantra GT as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2019 Hyundai Elantra GT is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 10 complaints (71% of the total), followed by brakes with 1.

Has the 2019 Hyundai Elantra GT been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2019 Hyundai Elantra GT do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2019 Hyundai Elantra GT 4 out of 5 stars overall. Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2019 Hyundai Elantra GT get?

The EPA rates the 2019 Hyundai Elantra GT (Elantra GT, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 27 mpg combined, 25 city and 32 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,500 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2019 Hyundai Elantra GT reported?

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 52,400 miles and the middle half falls between 37,800 and 67,000 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.