Known Recalls

Model year record

2019 Hyundai Elantra

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 335 owner complaints on file.

Hyundai Elantra, 2017–2020 generation
Pictured: the 2017–2020 generation. Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V301000

Engine

Component
Engine
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Vehicles affected
158,493
Reported to NHTSA
2021-04-28
Owners notified
2021-08-24

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine13476,000 mi
Exterior lighting5530,000 mi
Electrical system3611,000 mi
Unknown or other2530,000 mi
Power train1063,000 mi
Steering940,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights670,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: warnings611,622 mi
Seat belts613,500 mi
Service brakes56,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling4147,000 mi
Wheels430,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system327,999 mi
Lane departure: blind spot detection340,000 mi
Structure: body3—
Vehicle speed control3—
Air bags2—
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: immobilizer/proximity: key/sender2—
Exterior lighting: headlights: bulbs2—
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: latch2147,000 mi
Visibility/wiper230,000 mi
Back over prevention: warnings1—
Electronic stability control (ESC)110,221 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: daytime running lights: bulbs140,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch150,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking1—
Fuel system, gasoline120,000 mi
Lane departure: assist1—
Power train: automatic transmission113,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic1147,000 mi
Suspension1—
Tires1—
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems163,270 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal150,400 mi

The 2018 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2020 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Other Hyundai Elantra model years

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All Hyundai Elantra recalls by year

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.