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US recalls (1)
Engine
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 and remedy
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.
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.
Canadian recalls (1)
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Engine
2021-04-28 · campaign 2021-252
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the engine's piston oil rings may be defective. This can cause engine wear that can lead to increased oil consumption. Eventually, this can create abnormal engine noise and the oil pressure warning light may turn on. If you continue to drive the vehicle with these symptoms, the engine could fail.
Note: This only affects vehicles equipped with a 2.0 L Nu MPI engine.
Safety Risk:
A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash. An engine failure could also create the risk of a fire.
Corrective Actions:
Hyundai will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the engine. The engine will be replaced, if necessary. Hyundai is also developing a Piston-ring Noise Sensing System (PNSS) software update to be installed when available; it will alert the driver of potential damage before an engine failure occurs.
Owner complaints (252)
Owners filed 252 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Hyundai Elantra (12 crashes, 3 fires, 4 injuries, 1 deaths reported). Among 35 model years of this model, it ranks #16 for the most complaints (median 197).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Engine | 134 | |
| Exterior lighting | 65 | |
| Electrical system | 37 | |
| Unknown or other | 25 | |
| Power train | 11 | |
| Steering | 9 | |
| Forward collision avoidance | 7 | |
| Seat belts | 6 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2019 Hyundai Elantra.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2019 Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD | 4★ | 4★ | 4★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2019 Hyundai Elantra version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Elantra 1.4 L Automatic (AM7) | 32 | 40 | 35 | $1,900 |
| Elantra 1.6 L Automatic (AM7) | 26 | 33 | 29 | $2,300 |
| Elantra 1.6 L Manual 6-spd | 22 | 30 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Elantra 2.0 L Automatic (S6) | 28 | 37 | 32 | $2,100 |
| Elantra 2.0 L Manual 6-spd | 26 | 36 | 29 | $2,300 |
| Elantra GT 1.6 L Automatic (AM7) | 25 | 32 | 28 | $2,400 |
| Elantra GT 1.6 L Manual 6-spd | 23 | 30 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Elantra GT 2.0 L Automatic (S6) | 25 | 32 | 27 | $2,500 |
| Elantra SE 2.0 L Automatic (S6) | 29 | 38 | 33 | $2,050 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.