Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2019 Hyundai Elantra
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 Hyundai Elantra has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 252 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21V301000 Improperly Heat-Treated Piston Oil Rings NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 134 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 65 complaints
- Electrical System 37 complaints
- Unknown or Other 25 complaints
- Power Train 11 complaints
- Steering 9 complaints
Of the 252 complaints on file, 12 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 252 complaints, owners report 4 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2019 Hyundai Elantra experiences frequent engine issues, as evidenced by numerous complaints and a significant recall. Electrical and lighting problems further detract from its reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 30,000–60,000 miles | $1,500–$4,000 | very common |
| exterior lighting | 20,000–50,000 miles | $100–$500 | common |
| electrical system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $200–$800 | common |
| power train | 50,000–80,000 miles | $500–$2,500 | occasional |
| steering | 50,000–90,000 miles | $300–$900 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- tire rotations every 7,500 miles
- engine air filter replacement every 30,000 miles
- brake fluid exchange every 3 years
- coolant change every 5 years
- spark plug replacement at 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- engine knocking noises
- check engine light illumination
- dim or flickering exterior lights
- frequent battery drainage
- unexpected loss of power
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 Hyundai Elantra at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.