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NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2019 Hyundai Elantra GT

Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.

0Recalls
195Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT

The Hyundai Elantra GT is a compact hatchback - not a traditional sedan despite its classification here - aimed at budget-conscious buyers who want everyday practicality with a sportier silhouette. Positioned against rivals like the Honda Civic hatchback and Volkswagen Golf, the Elantra GT targets younger drivers and small families seeking versatility without a premium price tag.

VERDICT

The 2019 Hyundai Elantra GT earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 76 out of 100, an average result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. No vehicle recalls are on file for this model year.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • shoppers who want the full federal safety picture in one place
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally regard the Elantra GT as a practical, value-oriented compact hatchback with a comfortable ride and user-friendly interior. They tend to praise its feature content relative to its price point, while noting that driving dynamics and powertrain refinement trail some stronger competitors in the segment. Overall sentiment is cautiously positive but rarely enthusiastic.

NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk 10.7%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 13049

Index breakdown

Crash protection56/70
Avoidance tech6/10
Defect record14/20
Forward collision warning: OptionalLane departure warning: OptionalStability control: Standard

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

No vehicle recalls are on file for the 2019 Hyundai Elantra GT at NHTSA as of 2026-07-03. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

195 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

11reported crash
3reported fire
3reported injuries
1reported deaths
Most-reported systemsEngine 95Exterior Lighting 54Electrical System 29Unknown Or Other 20Power Train 9Steering 9

Other Elantra GT years

Rivals in Sedan (2019)

Last verified 2026-07-03. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 13049), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Hyundai Elantra Gt 2019. Class rank 95 of 119 in Sedan 2019. Methodology · Disclosure