2019 Hyundai Elantra exterior lighting problems
65 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2019 Hyundai Elantra — 26% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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. Because the wiring and light show balance I would owe. 6,000.”
filed Apr 29, 2026
“Highbeam shutters stop working. When engaged the solenoid engages, the shutter attempts to activate (wobbles) but never does. The indicator inside also lights up despite the shuttee never opening.”
filed Apr 28, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of…
25-BD-012H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 6, 2025
Exterior Lighting problems in other Elantra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Elantra | 3 | 6% |
| 2023 Elantra | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 Elantra | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 Elantra | 4 | 3% |
| 2020 Elantra | 27 | 11% |
| 2018 Elantra | 16 | 6% |
| 2017 Elantra | 23 | 3% |
| 2016 Elantra | 9 | 3% |
| 2015 Elantra | 5 | 2% |
| 2014 Elantra | 10 | 3% |
| 2013 Elantra | 72 | 5% |
| 2012 Elantra | 17 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 Hyundai Elantra
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.