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2019 Hyundai Elantra Other or unknown Problems

Complaints
25about this part
Share
10%of 252 total for the year
Median mileage
44,600miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2019 Hyundai Elantra, 10% of the 252 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 44,600 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

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

““I am reporting the paint failure on my 2019 Hyundai Elantra as a safety-related concern. The widespread peeling has exposed bare metal, creating a risk of corrosion that can weaken body panels and potentially affect structural safety. This also reduces the vehicle’s protective coating, which is designed to prevent environmental damage. I am requesting Hyundai review this as a potential defect rather than normal wear.””

NHTSA complaint #11721665, filed 2026-03

“Hyundai pohanka of Fredericksburg did not inform me of the engine recall. And tried to blame all problems that happened with the vehicle on myself. Sludge had built up in the engine due to the recall and damaged all timing components and are making me pay to fix it even tho it should have been covered due to the recall they never informed me about”

NHTSA complaint #11429458, filed 2021-08

“The brake system of my vehicle failed completely when I was attempting to reduce my speed and exit the freeway. I exited through a red light and hit the light pole at freeway speed. Seconds later the cars to my right hit my car causing it to flip over. People involved in the collision got off to help me flip the car back over and by doing so my wrist broke. I also suffered from extreme whiplash.”

NHTSA complaint #11423413, filed 2021-07

“Have a 2019 Hyuandi Elantra. Purchased in 2020 now only 6 years old the white paint on roof of car and around rear window the paint is chipping off. I have a softball size area in roof is all chipping off. I take very good care of my car and can’t believe the paint is all coming off! I’ve noticed a lot of other Hyuandi’s on the road are also peeling and chipping off the white paint on their cars also. Reported it to hyuandi dealership several times but, have gotten no response.”

NHTSA complaint #11671397, filed 2025-07

“While driving back into town on the interstate, my oil plug fell out of my car. It was not known at the time the oil plug was what fell out. I remember hearing a clunk underneath my car. About 5-10 minutes after I heard the noise, my oil light flashed, and I could feel my car unable to accelerate further. I pulled over to the side of the road and my engine stalled. I had it towed to a body shop. The next morning, they called and said the oil plug was missing and there was no damage to my undercarriage. …”

NHTSA complaint #11710630, filed 2026-01

Other or unknown: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025523%
20241730%
20232323%
20222121%
20213023%
20202610%
20192510%
20185419%
201713117%
20165418%
20154818%
20144913%
201312710%
20126710%
2011358%
2010195%
2009114%
2008248%
2007166%
200632%
200554%
200453%
200373%
200293%
200162%
200021%
199922%
1998713%
199787%
199677%
199511%
199314%

Other parts of the 2019 Hyundai Elantra

Engine
134 complaints
Exterior lighting
65 complaints
Electrical system
37 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
11 complaints
Steering
9 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
7 complaints
Brakes
6 complaints
Seat belts
6 complaints
Engine cooling
4 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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