2019 Hyundai Elantra MPG
Across its 6 EPA-rated versions, the 2019 Hyundai Elantra returns 22–32 mpg city, 30–40 highway and 25–35 combined.
The most efficient pairs the 1.4-liter turbo 4-cylinder engine with an automatic transmission and front-wheel drive, at 35 mpg combined. At the other end, the 1.6-liter turbo 4-cylinder engine with a manual transmission and front-wheel drive manages 25 mpg combined, 10 mpg less. That matches the best gasoline version of the 2018 model.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elantra | 1.4 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM7) | Front-Wheel Drive | 32 | 40 | 35 | Regular · 256 g CO₂/mi |
| Elantra SE | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 | 38 | 33 | Regular · 272 g CO₂/mi |
| Elantra | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 | 37 | 32 | Regular · 281 g CO₂/mi |
| Elantra | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 | 36 | 29 | Regular · 301 g CO₂/mi |
| Elantra | 1.6 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM7) | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 | 33 | 29 | Regular · 305 g CO₂/mi |
| Elantra | 1.6 L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 | 30 | 25 | Regular · 356 g CO₂/mi |
2019 Hyundai Elantra fuel cost per year
Driving 15,000 miles a year on regular gasoline at the September 2026 U.S. average of $4.36 a gallon, the 2019 Hyundai Elantra costs about $1,870 a year to fuel in its most efficient form (35 mpg combined), or roughly 12 cents a mile.
The thirstiest priced version (25 mpg combined) comes to about $2,610 a year, $750 more.
This is an estimate from EPA combined mpg and the EIA national average price; your cost depends on how and where you drive and on local prices.
2019 Hyundai Elantra specs
The EPA lists 3 engine choices for the 2019 Hyundai Elantra: 2.0 L 4-cyl, 1.6 L 4-cyl turbo and 1.4 L 4-cyl turbo. It came with automatic and manual transmissions, with front-wheel drive. For fuel-economy purposes it sits in the EPA's "Midsize Cars" class.
| Engine size (L) | Cylinders | Transmissions | Drive | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 L | 4 | Automatic (S6); Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 3 |
| 1.6 L turbo | 4 | Automatic (AM7); Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 2 |
| 1.4 L turbo | 4 | Automatic (AM7) | Front-Wheel Drive | 1 |
2019 Hyundai Elantra problems
As of October 2026, NHTSA (the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) holds 252 owner complaints about the 2019 Hyundai Elantra.
Engine is the most-reported area (40% of component mentions), followed by exterior lighting (19%) and electrical system (11%).
Spread over its time on sale, that is 31 complaints a year: about as many as the 2018 (31 a year) and fewer than the 2020 (36 a year).
That ranks 8th of 17 Hyundai Elantra model years (2008–2024), counting from the most complaints per year.
Of the 252, 12 mention a crash, 3 a fire and 3 an injury.
| Component | Mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 134 | 40% |
| Exterior lighting | 65 | 19% |
| Electrical system | 38 | 11% |
| Unknown or other | 25 | 7% |
| Power train | 11 | 3% |
| Steering | 9 | 3% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 7 | 2% |
| Seat belts | 6 | 2% |
| Service brakes | 5 | 1% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 1% |
| Lane departure | 4 | 1% |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 1% |
| Wheels | 4 | 1% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | <1% |
| Structure | 3 | <1% |
| Air bags | 2 | <1% |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | <1% |
| Tires | 2 | <1% |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | <1% |
| Back over prevention | 1 | <1% |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 1 | <1% |
| Gasoline fuel system | 1 | <1% |
| Hydraulic service brakes | 1 | <1% |
| Suspension | 1 | <1% |
What owners told NHTSA
It was no incident. Car died and mechanic says engine is locked. Got oils changed everytime in a timely manner and this is a fairly new car. …
Where the Hyundai place tell that I don't need drive that because recall on the light shower! on my car and how electric part in the car. I still a note the balance 14,700. The paying balance need be 9,900. …
Headlight housing mechanism for high beam and low beam lights do not allow headlights to stay on high beam. Will not pass Massachusetts motor vehicle safety inspection.
2019 Hyundai Elantra recalls
The 2019 Hyundai Elantra has been the subject of 1 recall campaign.
The most recent, campaign 21V301000 from April 2021, concerns engine.
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Elantra years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21V301000 | April 28, 2021 | Engine | 2019–2020 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA crash-tested 1 version of the 2019 Hyundai Elantra; the best overall score is 4 out of 5 stars.
| Version tested | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-door FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ |
Crash-test photos: NHTSA (public domain). NHTSA can reuse a test for later model years of the same design.
Compared with other years
Complaints per year on sale divide each model year's NHTSA complaints by the years since it went on sale, so older and newer Hyundai Elantras can be compared fairly. Among other 2019 models in the EPA's midsize cars class, the 2019 Honda Civic (36 mpg), 2019 Toyota Camry (34 mpg) and 2019 Toyota Corolla (36 mpg) come closest on combined fuel economy.
| Year | Best mpg | Complaints | Per year on sale | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 31 | 293 | 26 | 2 |
| 2017 | 35 | 769 | 76 | 4 |
| 2018 | 35 | 284 | 31 | 0 |
| 2019 | 35 | 252 | 31 | 1 |
| 2020 | 36 | 254 | 36 | 3 |
| 2021 | 54 | 162 | 27 | 7 |
| 2022 | 54 | 159 | 31 | 8 |
Every Hyundai Elantra model year compared →
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FAQ
Is the 2019 Elantra a good car?
We don't rate cars, but the official data gives a picture. The 2019 Hyundai Elantra has 31 NHTSA complaints per year on sale (8th most of 17 model years), 1 recall campaign, a best overall crash rating of 4 stars and up to 35 mpg combined from the EPA.
What are common 2019 Elantra problems?
The components owners report most to NHTSA are engine (134), exterior lighting (65) and electrical system (38). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many recalls does the 2019 Elantra have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign. To see whether a recall is still open on a specific car, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2019 Elantra get?
The EPA rates the versions at 25–35 mpg combined (22–32 city, 30–40 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2019 Elantra per year?
About $1,870 a year for 15,000 miles in its most efficient form, up to about $2,610 for the thirstiest version, using EPA mpg and the September 2026 U.S. average regular gasoline price of $4.36 a gallon (EIA).