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2019 Hyundai Elantra — Recalls & Safety

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this vehicle and 251 owner complaints. Recall repairs are free by US law at any authorized dealer.

1 Campaign

Every Recall on File

ENGINE 21V301000 28/04/2021

What's wrong: 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.

Risk: A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, oil may leak onto hot exhaust components, increasing the risk of a fire.

Free 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.

NHTSA Crash Tests

Official Safety Ratings

2019 Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD

★★★★☆
Overall
4/5 stars
★★★★☆
Frontal Crash
NHTSA test
★★★★☆
Side Crash
NHTSA test
★★★★☆
Rollover
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Other Years

Same Model, Different Year

2016 2017 2018 2020 2021 2022

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Recall Checker

Any year, make and model: open the Car Recall Checker. Also see owner-reported problems & years to avoid for the 2019 Hyundai Elantra. Data: NHTSA (US DOT, public domain), cached up to 7 days.

Questions

FAQ

Does the 2019 Hyundai Elantra have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2019 Hyundai Elantra. Every listed defect must be repaired free of charge by any authorized Hyundai dealer, regardless of vehicle age or ownership history.
Is the recall repair really free?
Yes. US federal law requires manufacturers to fix safety recalls free at any authorized dealer — parts and labour. You do not need to be the original owner.
How do I check my exact vehicle?
This page covers the 2019 Hyundai Elantra generally. For your specific car, use the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — it tells you whether YOUR vehicle's recalls were already repaired.