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2019 Hyundai Elantra Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
2%of 252 total for the year
Median mileage
147,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2019 Hyundai Elantra, 2% of the 252 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 147,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the engine and oil warning light illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the piston had scarred the cylinder wall, and the piston needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure was like NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V301000 (Engine). The manufacturer was contacted and offered to assist with the repair. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11504499, filed 2023-01, 89,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal cracking sound coming from the engine compartment, after which the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who determined that an internal oil leak had resulted in the engine seizing. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #11585305, filed 2024-04, 196,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202311%
202132%
202031%
201942%
201841%
201741%
201631%
201531%
201421%
201330%
201220%
201151%
201051%
2008175%
200773%
200643%
200564%
2004116%
2003219%
2002113%
2001196%
20004322%
19992217%
19981222%
19972017%
19962020%
19952018%
1994811%
1993521%
1992828%

Other parts of the 2019 Hyundai Elantra

Engine
134 complaints
Exterior lighting
65 complaints
Electrical system
37 complaints
Other or unknown
25 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
11 complaints
Steering
9 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
7 complaints
Brakes
6 complaints
Seat belts
6 complaints
Fuel system
4 complaints
Lane departure
4 complaints
Vehicle speed control
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2019 Hyundai Elantra

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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