2019 Hyundai Elantra GT Owner Complaints

Complaint Summary
The 2019 Hyundai Elantra GT has 16 reported complaints.
- Top issues involve engine and service brakes.
Reliability Score
Reliability Score
Based on 16 complaints
Most Frequent Issues
ENGINE
8 50%
SERVICE BRAKES
1 6.2%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 6.2%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 6.2%
POWER TRAIN
1 6.2%
Quick Insights
The top category is ENGINE, accounting for 50% of all complaints.
Owners have reported issues across 9 distinct vehicle systems.
Note: Complaint data reflects owner reports and may not always indicate a verified defect. Compare with Recalls and TSBs for a complete picture.
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What owners keep reporting on the 2019 Hyundai Elantra GT
The 2019 Hyundai Elantra GT has 16 owner complaints in this dataset. ENGINE is the most common complaint category, representing about 50% of the reports shown here.
Most common complaint categories
The top complaint groups for the 2019 Hyundai Elantra GT are ENGINE (8), SERVICE BRAKES (1), VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (1).
Are these complaints a serious red flag?
Potentially. 10 complaint reports involve higher-attention systems like brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components, which is enough to justify a focused inspection.
What should buyers inspect on a used 2019 Hyundai Elantra GT?
Start with the top complaint systems, compare them against the recall report, then inspect service records for evidence that those same areas were already repaired or monitored.
Detailed Complaint Log
Showing 9 of 9 systems
ENGINE
8 Reports50% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
i was driving down the toll road I 80 in ohio as i do every day and suddenly the check engine light came on and as soon as it came on i seen nothing but white smoke in my rear veiw mirror i lost all power and the engine shut down as i costed to the side of the road i was almost hit but other vehicles the was behind me when i got out of the car there was a massive pool of oil on the ground i contacted the dealer in perrysburg oh and i was told that there was a recall on the 2.0 motors but not for my model so now i have a $14,000 loan for this car that i cant drive due to this problem i have pictures on my phone but can get them to upload
8/19/2021
i was driving on i 80 when the check engine light came on then right after it came on all i seen was white smoke coming out of the back of the car and i lost all power as i was pulling over to the breakdown lane i was almost hit by a semi there was a pool of oil in the front of my car i had it towed to the dealer and was told that the conning rod was broken and that i needed a new motor i said there was a recall on this motor and they said not on my model and that my car was out of warranty and it had 126000 miles on it so i would have to pay out of pocket $6800.00 for a new motor i have had this car for 13 months and still owe 15000 on it
10/4/2021
SERVICE BRAKES
1 Report6% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
THE CAR HAS A SAFETY DEFECT WHERE IN BETWEEN THE BREAK PEDAL AND THE ACCELERATION PEDAL ABOVE THE TOP PART OF THE PEDALS IS A BOWED THIN PIECE OF METAL SEPARATING THE PEDALS. WHILE WEARING CERTAIN SHOES OR HAVING TO BREAK IN A FAST MANOR THIS RESTRICT FOOT MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE BREAK AND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND CAN CAUSE YOUR SHOE TO BECOME WEDGED IN BETWEEN ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THIS DESIGN RESTRICTS MOVEMENT OF THE DRIVERS RIGHT FOOT TO GET ACCESS TO THE BREAK. THIS ISSUE OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, AND CAN HAPPEN ON ANY STREET WHILE DRIVING.
9/23/2019
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 Report6% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
THE CAR HAS A SAFETY DEFECT WHERE IN BETWEEN THE BREAK PEDAL AND THE ACCELERATION PEDAL ABOVE THE TOP PART OF THE PEDALS IS A BOWED THIN PIECE OF METAL SEPARATING THE PEDALS. WHILE WEARING CERTAIN SHOES OR HAVING TO BREAK IN A FAST MANOR THIS RESTRICT FOOT MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE BREAK AND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND CAN CAUSE YOUR SHOE TO BECOME WEDGED IN BETWEEN ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THIS DESIGN RESTRICTS MOVEMENT OF THE DRIVERS RIGHT FOOT TO GET ACCESS TO THE BREAK. THIS ISSUE OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, AND CAN HAPPEN ON ANY STREET WHILE DRIVING.
9/23/2019
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 Report6% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
THE CAR HAS A SAFETY DEFECT WHERE IN BETWEEN THE BREAK PEDAL AND THE ACCELERATION PEDAL ABOVE THE TOP PART OF THE PEDALS IS A BOWED THIN PIECE OF METAL SEPARATING THE PEDALS. WHILE WEARING CERTAIN SHOES OR HAVING TO BREAK IN A FAST MANOR THIS RESTRICT FOOT MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE BREAK AND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND CAN CAUSE YOUR SHOE TO BECOME WEDGED IN BETWEEN ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THIS DESIGN RESTRICTS MOVEMENT OF THE DRIVERS RIGHT FOOT TO GET ACCESS TO THE BREAK. THIS ISSUE OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, AND CAN HAPPEN ON ANY STREET WHILE DRIVING.
9/23/2019
POWER TRAIN
1 Report6% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
2019 UNDER 40K MILES HAD A BAD STARTER. WOULD WORK OCCASIONALLY, HAD TO HAVE IT REPLACED.
4/5/2021
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
1 Report6% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Elantra GT. The contact stated that after receiving the vehicle and following service updates with the dealer, he became aware that the tire pressure monitoring system was not functioning properly and was indicating incorrect tire pressure readings. The contact also stated that the rear windshield wiper had become inoperable, potentially affecting rearview visibility. The low tire pressure warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who determined that the failures were not related to the service performed. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to Service Campaign 993. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 67,000.
12/7/2023
VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 Report6% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Elantra GT. The contact stated that after receiving the vehicle and following service updates with the dealer, he became aware that the tire pressure monitoring system was not functioning properly and was indicating incorrect tire pressure readings. The contact also stated that the rear windshield wiper had become inoperable, potentially affecting rearview visibility. The low tire pressure warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who determined that the failures were not related to the service performed. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to Service Campaign 993. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 67,000.
12/7/2023
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 Report6% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
Car shut off while at a traffic light and would not restart after several attempts at jumping the battery. It was later determined that the high-pressure fuel pump had failed.
8/28/2024
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 Report6% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
There are several things that go wrong with this car. One is the headlights. Iâve had to change them several times over the span of a year. It also burns an insane amount of oil. I have to change it every 2k-3k miles and even at that point itâs almost out, even with an extender put in it. Iâve been told by numerous mechanics that I should just get rid of the car and they only run into this issue with Hyundais, especially the Elantras. My car had begun to act weird the day I got my oil changed this last time. They looked at it and there was hardly any in there even though I was still under the 3k miles. Iâll have to get my oil changed at least once a month at this rate which will require so much money just to do.
2/11/2025
Data and Methodology
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
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Complaint list entries are sourced from owner-submitted NHTSA ODI records.
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- Complaint entries
- 16
- Top-topic view
- 5 grouped topics shown
- Primary source
- NHTSA ODI owner complaint records
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