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ProblemsByVin File / 2019-HYUNDAI-ELANTRA-GT
2019 · hyundai

hyundai Elantra GT problems

0 safety recalls. 2 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.

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Reliability score
9.4 / 10

Above-average reliability for the segment. Few systemic issues on file.

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What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2019 Elantra GT · 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…
09/29/2025 · NHTSA ODI #11690355.0
2019 Elantra GT · 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…
07/01/2025 · NHTSA ODI #11670426.0

Common questions

Is the 2019 Hyundai Elantra GT reliable?

Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 9.4 out of 10 based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2019 Hyundai Elantra GT is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.

What's the most common problem on the 2019 Hyundai Elantra GT?

No problem area has crossed our reporting threshold yet, which is a good sign for this vehicle.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

Major repair items haven't been flagged often enough on this vehicle to single one out.

How do I check if my Hyundai Elantra GT has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2019 Hyundai Elantra GT?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 2 complaints on file, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.

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