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#BS-2019-HYUELA-4AAA2019 Hyundai Elantra GTProblems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 18 owners and 0 recalls for this exact model.
Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
Green Light
Based on 18 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 recalls.
Top reported problems
paint rubs off gear shift plastic
1 complaints • Severity 4/10
brake pads constantly getting stuck
1 complaints • Severity 10/10
turbo oil lines
1 complaints • Severity 8/10
oil servicing
1 complaints • Severity 4/10
throttle body causes bad idle
1 complaints • Severity 6/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
10 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 38K miles.
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Engine (10 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2019 Hyundai Elantra GT: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 56% of all reports filed for the 2019 Hyundai Elantra GT, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 37,800 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 38K-mile mark.
Lights Issues
Lights complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2019 Hyundai Elantra GT, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to lights-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Fuel System Issues
Fuel System complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2019 Hyundai Elantra GT, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Drivetrain Issues
Drivetrain complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2019 Hyundai Elantra GT, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2019 Hyundai Elantra GT. Recent trend: decreasing.



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2019 Hyundai Elantra GT NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall
★★★★★4 of 5 stars
Frontal crash
★★★★★4 of 5 stars
Side crash
★★★★★4 of 5 stars
Rollover
★★★★★4 of 5 stars
From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.
The worst model year for the Hyundai Elantra GT is the 2013 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.
2019 Hyundai Elantra GT vs. Class Average (Large Cars)
This vehicle
18
Class avg
30
Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical large cars vehicles. A good sign.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 18 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 0 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.
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