43 complaints reported

2019 Hyundai Elantra Exterior Lighting

Owner-reported problems and safety issues filed with NHTSA. Review common failures, severity levels, and complaint trends over time.

Reports
43
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0

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Sep 2022

The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under an unknown recall for the headlamps; however, the failure reoccurred. The contact stated that the headlights occasionally would not illuminate after the vehicle was started or while driving at various speeds. The contact stated that when the headlights failed to illuminate, the warning messages for daytime running lights and headlight and taillight out warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the driver’s headlight needed replacement because it did not illuminate. The contact then stated that the passenger’s side headlight needed replacement; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and the contact was informed that the repair for the headlights would be out of pocket. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and also informed the contact that the repairs would not be covered for the headlights. The contact stated that the manufacturer referred him to the NHTSA Hotline and informed him that he may seek legal advice. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 HYUNDAI ELANTRA, Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Incident: Feb 2022
Sep 2022

The headlight high beams do not function, leaving me unable to see.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 HYUNDAI ELANTRA, Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Incident: Sep 2022
Jul 2022

The High beams will not engage lights stay on dim mode

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 HYUNDAI ELANTRA, Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Incident: Nov 2022
Jul 2022

Lights do not shine correctly on road, the dealership says that's how they were made and I even paid for them to put led lights bulbs in. It is dangerous at night driving.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 HYUNDAI ELANTRA, Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Incident: Oct 2021
Jun 2022

The headlamp actuator inside the headlight assembly that flips to reveal high beams or low beams is made of a cheap, flimsy plastic that wears down quickly. When it is worn down, the rod can no longer control whether high beams or low beams are shown. Because of this, this car is stuck with either high beams or no headlights at all. This is extremely unsafe for nighttime driving as you are stuck being invisible and likely to be hit by another car or alternatively, blinding the other occupants of the road at night. A full headlight assembly replacement is required which numbers to nearly $3000 for both sides. However, the replacement is going to have the same issue down the line due to the non-durable material of the shutter. There have been many complaints on Youtube and Hyundai forums about this exact issue, but there has yet to be a recall of any sort despite the safety hazard this presents.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 HYUNDAI ELANTRA, Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Incident: Jan 2022
Mar 2022

both headlights will not show brights is there a recall on this vehicle. I have seen youtube clips showing the autodialers with a recall fix. please advise [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 HYUNDAI ELANTRA, Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Incident: Jan 2019
Feb 2022

Headlight stay in Dim mode will not switch to Bright Lights

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 HYUNDAI ELANTRA, Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Incident: Feb 2022
Nov 2021

Low beam headlights work fine. When engaging the high beam selector the high beams on both the left and right side do not work. There seems to be a lens that does not actuate to enable the high beams to shine.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 HYUNDAI ELANTRA, Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Incident: Jan 2021
Sep 2021

Headlights will not go to high beam at times, other times the right side will not return back to low beam. I have had this problem many times and Hyundi replaced both headlights, but now they say they won't fix them because of the miles. This headlight design was new for the 2019 model year, I had a 2018, and a 2017 and had no problems with them. The 2019 has a projection type bulb, and uses a mechanical flap to change from high to low beam. This flap sticks, or fails to operate resulting in very intermittent operation. This is a very poor design and many times oncoming cars get blinded by one of the high beams that doesn't return to low beam. The problem is very intermittent so it doesn't always happen when your in the shop. I have talked to other Hyundi owners having the same problem, and I think this is a safety problem that needs a recall. Replacing these lights will cost about $1,000 and many people out of warranty will not replace them.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 HYUNDAI ELANTRA, Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Incident: Jan 2021
Jul 2021

Headlight s are defective. At 40,000 miles right side headlight has gone out and very difficult to drive at night time . The dealership said on service invoice. paperwork dated March 21, 2021 that my 2019 Elantra had a recall for lamp Assy- head service kit . It’s says recall Headlight repair (. 21-01-004h

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 HYUNDAI ELANTRA, Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Incident: Mar 2021
Jun 2021

The high beams just stop working. I bring the car to the dealer on March and the dealer said “ order the parts “… I call the dealer 5 times and the guys told me they don’t receive the parts! After 5 month don’t receive the parts? That’s ridiculous… My 2 high beams are dead and I need it!!! I drive in the night and for me is a safety issue because there’s not light in the road I need to take for work.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 HYUNDAI ELANTRA, Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Incident: Mar 2021
May 2021

The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving at night, the high-beam headlights were activated but failed to adequately light the roadway. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 HYUNDAI ELANTRA, Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Incident: Jan 2021
May 2021

High beam lights not working its say it have to be taking to Hyundai specialist.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 HYUNDAI ELANTRA, Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Incident: May 2021
Apr 2021

THE HIGH BEAM BRIGHTS STOPPED WORKING

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 HYUNDAI ELANTRA, Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Incident: Apr 2021
Apr 2021

BOUGHT NEW, NO ACCIDENTS. JUST NOTICED A COUPLE WEEKS AGO THAT THE HIGH BEAMS DON'T WORK. I CAN SEE THEM 'NUDGE' A LITTLE WHEN I TRY TO ENGAGE THEM, BUT NOTHING ELSE HAPPENS.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 HYUNDAI ELANTRA, Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Incident: Mar 2021
Feb 2021

LIGHTS ARE BEING REPLACED EVERY MONTH DUE TO BEING BURNED OUT THERE IS NO BRIGHT LIGHTS AT ALL..

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 HYUNDAI ELANTRA, Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Incident: Jan 2019
Feb 2021

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, THE ILLUMINATION FROM THE HEADLIGHTS WERE INADEQUATE TO PROPERLY LIGHT THE ROADWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER SUPERIOR HYUNDAI SOUTH (238 W MITCHELL AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45232, (513)598-8700) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH NEEDING THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 70,000.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 HYUNDAI ELANTRA, Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Incident: Jan 2020
Nov 2020 Crash

ON OCTOBER 28, 2020 I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO JOE HOLLAND CHEVROLET IN CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA BECAUSE MY HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS WOULD NOT WORK. THE TECHNICIAN TOLD ME THAT IT WAS A FAULTY HEAD LIGHT ASSEMBLY AND THAT I WAS AT LEAST THE THIRD PERSON THAT DAY WITH THIS ISSUE. THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY IS ON BACK ORDER. SINCE THE TIME CHANGE IT IS NOW DARK BY 5:00 PM AND I DON'T GET OFF WORK UNTIL 5:30 PM. I HAVE HAD TWO DEER STRIKES SINCE NOVEMBER 1, 2020 TO NOVEMBER 17, 2020, BECAUSE I HAVE NO HIGH BEAMS MY VISUAL DISTANCE IS GREATLY REDUCED. THESE TWO DEER STRIKES HAVE COST AN ESTIMATED $8,000.00.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 HYUNDAI ELANTRA, Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Incident: Oct 2020

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The 2019 Hyundai Elantra has 43 Exterior Lighting complaints on file. 1 crashes have been reported. Review the timeline above for detailed owner experiences.