2019 Hyundai Elantra Gt problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (9) · Visibility/Wiper (1) · Vehicle Speed Control (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (99)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine 2026-10-08 · 26-EM-016H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. this bulletin outlines the combustion chamber cleaning procedure for vehicles diagnosed with this condition. all internal combustion engines consume some engine oil during normal operatio
Engine 2026-10-07 · 26-EM-015H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. this bulletin provides the inspection and repair procedures for vehicles exhibiting this condition. all internal combustion engines consume engine oil as part of normal engine operatio
Engine 2026-04-18 · 26-EE-003H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some vehicles may exhibit difficulty starting in cold weather. this bulletin provides the procedure to perform an inspection on the starter magnetic switch for potential freezing and, if necessary, replace the starter magnetic switch (solenoid) assembly.
Air Bags 2026-04-10 · DTN DL · Other
the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag inflators manufactured by jilin province detiannuo automobile safety system co., ltd. (dtn). these inflators were not supplied, approved, or authorized by the vehi
Air Bags 2026-04-10 · DTN DCS · Other
the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driver‑side airbag inflators manufactured by jilin province detiannuo automobile safety system co., ltd. (dtn), that have been identified in u.s. vehicles following prior
Engine 2026-03-26 · 26-01-033H TSB · Warranty Program/Extension
this tsb references the op codes to use for claim submission and the parts required based on the vehicle’s inspection results from tsb 22-01-023h-2 (dtc p1326 – engine bearing inspection/engine replacement) or the latest version.
Showing the 6 most recent of 99 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-09-28 · Engine“the oil consumption appears similar to issues reported in recalls and investigations involving hyundai engines; hyundai and kia engine litigation ii. however, when the vin was checked, it was reported as not included in any recall. no external oil leaks have been identified. the component available for inspection is the engine and related lubricati…”
2026-06-04 · Engine“the vehicle is experiencing excessive engine oil consumption. the engine burns approximately one quart of oil per week during normal driving conditions. there are no visible oil leaks, and no warning lights, check engine light, or other dashboard messages have appeared. the oil level drops rapidly between oil changes and requires frequent topping o…”
2025-09-29 · Engine“bought the car used last year. the check engine light recently came on and started blinking. and stalled. the car was low in oil but there were no leaks. the engine was knocking. had a diagnostic done and they said the engine had a death code and needed to be replaced. there is a campaign with hyundai (#203) that we found online related to faulty p…”
2025-07-01 · Engine“y check engine light started flashing and i have a code reader and it come up p1326 wh i ch is knock sensor lost power and i checked into that and it said a lot of engines were affected by that and they had to replace thousands of engines for this and my vehicle was in the affected ones b6t i put the vin in and it has no recalls can't even drive no…”
2025-02-11 · Exterior Lighting“there are several things that go wrong with this car. one is the headlights. i’ve 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 it’s almost out, even with an extender put in it. i’ve been told by numerous mechanics that i should just get …”
2024-08-28 · Fuel/Propulsion System“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. …”
2024-07-25 · Engine“while driving regular route during working hours the check engine light came on. car was taken to a trusted mechanic who reported that the oil level was extremely low! he replaced filters and oil etc. the care then performed for less than a day when again the check engine light came on, flashing this time. again took car to mechanic who found me…”
2023-12-07 · Visibility/Wiper · 67,000 mi“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 in…”
2023-08-30 · Engine“at 87000 miles engine started knocking and stalling. took it to the dealership and rod bearings went out and needs an entirely brand new engine over $6000. as i am the second owner. i wasn't notified. hyundai refuses to fix the car due to the fact the i did not get the recall…”
2023-04-05 · Engine · 93,000 mi“the contact owns a 2019 hyundai elantra gt. the contact stated that on two sperate occasions while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact stated that on one occasion while driving she heard a ticking and knocking sound under the hood of the vehicle before the vehicle stalled. the check engine warning light…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.