2019 Hyundai Elantra: problems, recalls and what it’s worth
1 recall campaign to confirm with a dealer. A lot of owner complaints, 54% about engine & cooling.
Ask for the VIN and check it, then get a pre-purchase inspection.
Known problems on the 2019 Hyundai Elantra
No generation-wide weak spot is flagged in GarageIntel’s research for this year and model. A specific car can still have its own problems, so get it inspected.
2019 Hyundai Elantra recalls
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2019 Hyundai Elantra. Repairs are free at a dealer for the brand, and a dealer can confirm by VIN which were already done.
- Engine & coolingFire risk
A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Details 21V301000
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Elantra, 2019-2021 Kona and Veloster vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines. The piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which could result in engine damage.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine, free of charge. In addition, Hyundai will deploy Piston Ring Noise Sensing System (PNSS) software. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.
2019 Hyundai Elantra safety investigations and free repairs
No open safety investigations.
Free repairs to ask about (warranty extensions):
- Engine: Hyundai has become aware that your Hyundai Elantra equipped with a 2.0 ATK engine may have been incorrectly updated with Cylinder Noise Detection System (CNDS) software intended only for Korean-built Elantra vehicles and may not meet specifications.
- Warranty extension: Certain Elantra (ADA) vehicles may have been incorrectly updated with Cylinder Noise Detection System (CNDS) software that can set DTC P132700; this software was intended only for Korean-built Elantra (AD) vehicles.
- Warranty extension: Some vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using Bluelink Service functions.
A dealer for the brand can check these by VIN.
Source: NHTSA, Sep 24, 2026.
2019 Hyundai Elantra safety and fuel
From NHTSA’s crash tests and the EPA’s fueleconomy.gov.
What owners complain about
250 complaints filed with NHTSA for this year and model, which is a lot.
Share of complaints that mention each area. One complaint can mention several.
What a 2019 Hyundai Elantra is worth
Rough trade-in values — roughly what a dealer would pay — by mileage, from published trade-in guides. Private sales and dealer prices run higher. For the exact car, add its VIN.
| Mileage | Trade-in (rough) |
|---|---|
| 80,000 mi | $12,394 |
| 120,000 mi | $9,472 |
| 160,000 mi | $9,000 |
From new to now
What each Hyundai Elantra model year trades in for today at typical mileage.
Typical mileage = 12,000 miles a year; values between two published mileages are estimated in a straight line.
Other Hyundai Elantra years
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