NHTSA lists 251 complaints for the 2019 Hyundai Elantra, 12 of them mention a crash and 3 mention a fire. 3 complaints mention an injury, with 4 injuries and 1 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-10.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as HYUNDAI ELANTRA.
Model-generated complaint tags
These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.
Failure modes| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| mechanical failure | 84 | 33.5% | 0.83 |
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| visibility or lighting | 63 | 25.1% | 0.87 |
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| loss of control | 56 | 22.3% | 0.83 |
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| electrical electronic | 23 | 9.2% | 0.79 |
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| noise or comfort | 6 | 2.4% | 0.85 |
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| restraint or airbag | 5 | 2.0% | 0.87 |
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| unclear | 5 | 2.0% | 0.99 |
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| fluid or fuel leak | 4 | 1.6% | 0.60 |
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| structural or corrosion | 3 | 1.2% | 0.75 |
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| fire or overheating | 2 | 0.8% | 0.87 |
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Severities| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| moderate | 157 | 62.5% | 0.81 |
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| low | 76 | 30.3% | 0.72 |
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| high | 14 | 5.6% | 0.86 |
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| none | 3 | 1.2% | 0.83 |
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| critical | 1 | 0.4% | 1.00 |
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Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 251 tagged complaints of 251 complaints (100.0%).
Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.
Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.
Recalls
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1 recalls.
Date: 2021-04-28. Systems: ENGINE.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
115 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 54 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 22 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 13 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 13 |
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| STEERING | 13 |
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| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 10 |
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 10 |
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| VISIBILITY | 6 |
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11037292
Date: 2026-09-11. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE.
Hyundai has become aware that your Hyundai Elantra equipped with a 2.0 ATK engine may have been incorrectly updated with Cylinder Noise Detection System (CNDS) software intended only for Korean-built Elantra vehicles and may not meet specifications.
11036202
Date: 2026-08-06. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE.
Certain Elantra (ADA) vehicles may have been incorrectly updated with Cylinder Noise Detection System (CNDS) software that can set DTC P132700; this software was intended only for Korean-built Elantra (AD) vehicles. This bulletin provides instructions to perform a software update for the Engine Cont
11036204
Date: 2026-08-06. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE.
Certain Elantra (ADA) vehicles may have been incorrectly updated with Cylinder Noise Detection System (CNDS) software that can set DTC P132700; this software was intended only for Korean-built Elantra (AD) vehicles. In addition, the California Air Resources Board has determined that these vehicles m
11032522
Date: 2026-04-10. Type: Other. Systems: AIR BAGS.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit drivera side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN), that have been identified in U.S. vehicles following prio
11032523
Date: 2026-04-10. Type: Other. Systems: AIR BAGS.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous drivera 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 ve
11026704
Date: 2025-12-19. Type: Other. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
In response to this trend, we engineered a software upgrade that addresses the social media theft method and made it available to owners of eligible models free of charge at authorized Hyundai dealers since early 2023. In addition to the anti-theft software, wea ve developed a new zinc-reinforced
11027033
Date: 2025-12-15. Type: Other. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
This bulletin provides the service procedure for installation of a key cylinder reinforcement protector assembly and two anti-theft decals on the front windows.
11027034
Date: 2025-12-15. Type: Other. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
In addition to the Anti-Theft software provided under Service Campaign 993 (TSB 24-01-009H-1), a zinc reinforced ignition cylinder protector hardware upgrade is being made available to customers upon request. This supplemental security measure is to be installed at the ignition switch location and p
11027035
Date: 2025-12-15. Type: Other. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Upon customer's request ONLY, the Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 25-01-089H provides the service procedure for installation of a key cylinder reinforcement protector assembly and two anti-theft decals on the front windows. This repair procedure is being provided in addition to the previous Anti-Th
11025476
Date: 2025-11-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. Lamp assembly replacement is NOT necessary