2019 Hyundai Elantra GT: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 195 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 0 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
195
Complaints
0
Recalls
11
Crash reports
3
Fire reports
3
Injuries
64.6
Severity index
Severity index 64.6 - Medium. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 123 2019 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2019 Hyundai Elantra GT ranks 43 of 123 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 65% of its model-year peers. See the full 2019 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 95 | 48.7% |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 54 | 27.7% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 29 | 14.9% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 20 | 10.3% |
| POWER TRAIN | 9 | 4.6% |
| STEERING | 9 | 4.6% |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 6 | 3.1% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 6 | 3.1% |
The single most-reported system is ENGINE, cited in 95 of 195 complaints (48.7%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2021 | 39 |
| 2022 | 38 |
| 2023 | 43 |
| 2024 | 34 |
| 2025 | 24 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 1 |
Complaint volume is broadly steady year over year.
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.