2019 Hyundai Elantra GT Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2019 Hyundai Elantra GT has a complaint index of 71, ranking 3rd worst among 8 model years covered. Engine problems make up 77% of its 13 complaints, with a median failure mileage of 46,616. No recalls have been issued for this year.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 71/100
- #3 of 8 Elantra GT years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 13
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 0
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 27
- 25 city / 32 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2019 Hyundai Elantra GT problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine10 (77%)
- Brakes1 (8%)
- Electrical System1 (8%)
- Fuel System1 (8%)
- Other1 (8%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (8%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (8%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (8%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Check engine light comes on followed by white smoke from the rear of the vehicle and sudden loss of power while driving on the highway.
- Engine develops a knocking or ticking sound under the hood before stalling without warning.
- A broken connecting rod was diagnosed after engine failure, with oil pooling under the vehicle.
- Rod bearings failed around 87,000 miles, with owners reporting the dealership said a full engine replacement was needed.
- A starter intermittently failed to engage before being replaced at 37,800 miles.
- The high-pressure fuel pump failed, causing the car to shut off at a stop and not restart.
2019 Hyundai Elantra GT recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2019 Hyundai Elantra GT fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 25 MPG
- Highway
- 32 MPG
- Combined
- 27 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,400
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2019 compared with other Elantra GT years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2019 Hyundai Elantra GT reliable?
- Compared to other Elantra GT model years, the 2019 ranks 3rd worst out of 8 years tracked, with a complaint index of 71 and a Caution verdict. Engine problems account for 77% of its complaints.
- Does the 2019 Hyundai Elantra GT have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists zero recalls for the 2019 Elantra GT, though owners still reported engine failures similar to issues seen in other model years.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2019 Elantra GT?
- Engine issues dominate, making up 10 of 13 complaints (77%), including stalling, knocking noises, and connecting rod failures with a median failure mileage of 46,616.
- How does the 2019 Elantra GT compare to the 2018 model?
- The 2018 Elantra GT is worse, with a complaint index of 100 and an Avoid verdict, versus 71 and Caution for 2019. Both years show engine-related complaints as a top concern.