2019 Hyundai Elantra engine problems

132 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2019 Hyundai Elantra — 53% of all complaints for this model year.

132

Engine complaints

53%

share of all complaints

76,000 mi

median reported incident mileage

2 / 0

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while her husband was driving 35-40 MPH on a bridge, the engine made a loud banging and knocking sound, and the vehicle stalled. The driver shifted into neutral, coasted down the bridge with the engine off, and pulled over to the side…”
filed Sep 4, 2026
“2019 Hyundai Elantra with 2.0L Nu MPI engine suffered catastrophic engine failure at approximately 118,530 miles. Vehicle is currently at the [XXX] Hyundai dealership. Vehicle appears to fall within the exact parameters of Hyundai Recall 203/NHTSA 21V-301. Have spoken to the dealership as well as…”
filed Sep 3, 2026
“Car sudden stopped then would not turn on Currently being looked at but for suspected timing chain, VVT, and related parts Others have reported these same issues and other model with same engines have been recalled”
filed Sep 1, 2026

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

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…
26-01-039H DN · Service Campaign · issued Aug 6, 2026