10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
5,882 miles

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problem #51

Mar 172025

Elantra

  • miles
The high beams don-??t work only the low beams work. And the low beams are very dim. The high beam light blue indicator comes on, but the high beams do not turn on. It-??s very difficult to see at night.

- Alvin, TX, USA

problem #50

Oct 012025

Elantra

  • miles
The brights are not working properly, the light indicates they are on but there is no change in the light it projects.

- Lafayette, LA, USA

problem #49

Dec 222025

Elantra

  • miles
My headlights high beams stopped working.I found a recall called a dealer said it was out of warranty. how do you differentiate a car built when there was a problem with high beams going out.The replacement would cost over one thousand dollars I already have to use a club because immobilizer installed in car I hade the update. But both of there are safety issues.

- Graham, WA, USA

problem #48

Dec 272024

Elantra

  • miles
Subject: 2019 Hyundai Elantra -?" High Beam Headlight Failure and Warranty Denial To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to document and request review of an ongoing issue with my 2019 Hyundai Elantra regarding an inoperable high-beam headlight system and the handling of my warranty claim. Shortly after a warranty period service, my vehicle-??s high beams stopped working correctly. I reported the issue to my Hyundai dealership as soon as it occurred, while the vehicle was still within warranty coverage. The vehicle was inspected by Hyundai, but the warranty claim was denied without a satisfactory explanation. Following Hyundai-??s denial, I filed a complaint through the BBB Auto Line, providing the same information and documentation, but the claim was again denied. After researching further, I discovered that Hyundai has issued a service campaign (T5G -?" Headlamp High Beam Repair) for certain 2019-?"2020 Elantra models addressing the exact same defect-?"an inoperable high-beam function due to failure in the headlamp assembly mechanism. Multiple owners have reported identical failures online, and the campaign documents confirm this is a known defect. Because my vehicle clearly exhibits this same defect, I believe my Elantra should be covered under the same campaign or under warranty/goodwill coverage. The failure occurred under normal use, and I reported it promptly. I am requesting: A review of my VIN and confirmation of whether it falls under Service Campaign T5G (Headlamp High Beam Repair). If excluded, a written explanation for the denial and a reconsideration under warranty or goodwill repair. Clarification of why this known defect is not being covered when it matches the campaign description exactly. I am providing this information in good faith and hope Hyundai will stand by its quality and customer service commitments.

- Clinton, TN, USA

problem #47

Sep 022025

Elantra

  • miles
My high beam lights have malfunctioned and no longer work. The light on the dash states that my headlights are on but they just flick on for one second and discontinue to work. I live in a rural area and can not see at all when leaving home in the early am hours or when returning home in the evening. I've had to stop on the side of the road at certain times, because I have no visibility. My car is approaching 6 years old with less than 70,000 miles and this is ridiculous. The dealership is charging over 2,000 dollars to fix this issue and I think this is highly unacceptable for a car of this age, especially when I bought the car brand new. I bought a brand new car to avoid issues such as this, but I have seemed to pay the price but not receive the safety that I have paid for. There are so many complaints online for this exact issue. I would highly appreciate if safety is held as a priority for this issue and you all place this as a recall ASAP.

- New Bern, NC, USA

problem #46

Sep 062025

Elantra

  • miles
I've replaced the headlights 4 times and the daytime running lights 20 times! Bought and installed 2 entire headlight assemblies... 5 days later right headlight blew out. Ive entered many complaints about this 1 vehicle and conveniently for Hyundai NO recalls!!!! Continuous oil level issue reported the very first time I put the car in the shop.

- Arlington, TX, USA

problem #45

Aug 042025

Elantra

  • miles
I am unable to use the high beams. Low beams are very hard to see with making risky when driving at night. No warning lights.

- New Britain , CT, USA

problem #44

Apr 242025

Elantra

  • miles
Excessive oil consumption, shudder in motor while driving. Check engine light cam on. Visibility in headlights very low and high beams only working sometimes.

- Waynesburg, OH, USA

problem #43

Jan 252025

Elantra

  • miles
The driver and passenger headlight has been replaced and the bulbs but the headlights keep going out was told it is an electrical problem and contact manufacturer. Also emergency braking did not work in recent accident nor did forward collision warning.

- Griffin , GA, USA

problem #42

Mar 032025

Elantra

  • miles
No warning light for oil consumption and it depletes rapidly. Also, High beam lights stopped working and you have to hold the signal in place and the high beam still doesn't turn on. Ive had so many issues with this car since purchasing it, it ridiculous and saddening how there hasn't been any recalls and the issue before this one was dangerous and life threatening. Also, since it's purchase it consumes oil at a rapid rate that has been documented and each time I've visited the repair shop they informed 'there's no oil' in the vehicle and no oil light or anything comes on to warn me. I find out about it because of an entirely different issue needing to be fixed.

- Arlington, TX, USA

problem #41

Mar 042024

Elantra

  • miles
Problemas con el motor, específicamente la lubricación. El vehículo fue reparado y aún continuó con los problemas de lubricación, incluyendo los llamados " sprocket" que se dañaron. He leído que Hyundai a retirado muchos vehículos por este mismo problema.

- San Juan, PR, USA

problem #40

Oct 192023

Elantra

  • miles
tHE HIGH BEAMS DOESNT WORK. INSIDE THE CAR IT SHOWS THE BLUE LOGO LIKE IF THE LIGHTS ARE IN HIGHBEAMS BUT OUTSIDE IT DOESN;T CHANGE. THE LOW BEAMS ARE NOT EFFECTIVE AND I CAN HARDLY SEE AT NIGHT. I AM TAKING IT TO THE DEALER TO SEE IF IS NOT TOO EXPENSIVE TO FIX IT BUT MY CAR SHOULD BE PART OF THE RECALL FOR HIGH BEAMS. I DO NOT USE THE CAR OFTEN AND CAN;T USE IT AT NIGHT. I CAN NOT SEE ANYTHING AT NIGHT RESULTING IN THE INABILITY TO USE MY CAR AT NIGHT.

- Elkins Park, PA, USA

problem #39

Oct 152024

Elantra

  • miles
high beams don-??t work. it-??s a safety issue because i live in wi and drive on dark roads and there-??s deer raccoons etc, running out in the roads everyday. it has been inspected by morries west bend honda and video recorded. it-??s a internal issue with the high beam internal flap/mechanism that sopposed to move when high beam commanded on.

- Sheboygan, WI, USA

problem #38

Aug 052024

Elantra

  • miles
I am unable to use the high beams. Low beams are very hard to see with making risky when driving at night. No warning lights. I have a service call to dealer. It is available for inspection. No known maintenance issues prior to event.

- Weyauwega, WI, USA

problem #37

Jun 142022

Elantra

  • miles
The mechanism that exposes the bright part of the head light bulb goes out on this make model vehicle it is a common issue. There is one bulb, only my dim lights work, when I click the bright lights on nothing happens. Very common issue with the vehicle. Nearly 500$ a piece to repair.

- Denham Springs , LA, USA

problem #36

Dec 132023

Elantra

  • miles
I was going 40MPH when my car started to produce loud noises and stalled. It immediately lost power and I had to pull over on the side of the road. It started back up after 30 minutes and I was able to drive it home, but it continued to make loud noises and I had to drive very slow. Battery is good with 70% charge and the alternator is good.

- Belleville, IL, USA

problem #35

Dec 062023

Elantra

  • miles
The electrical plate for the right daytime running light must have fallen out of the engine compartment, according to the dealer service center, because it was no longer there. A warning light appeared on the dashboard system as a yellow triangle enclosing a yellow exclamation mark. It presented a safety issue by causing the warning light to appear on the dashboard panel while the vehicle was being driven. The dealer service center informed me of the cause of the dashboard warning light when I took it to them for diagnosis. There were no warnings prior to the failure.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #34

Nov 212023

Elantra

  • miles
When Daylight Savings time changed, I realized that my headlights were not aimed properly. While having them aimed, the tech noticed that the aiming rod had fallen off the track, and the light on the drivers side is shining only five feet from the car, onto the ground, whether on high beams or low beams.

- Roebuck, SC, USA

problem #33

Jul 122023

Elantra

  • miles
High beams quit working I. Weather conditions and now high beams don-??t work period and have to replace head light do to problem with assembly driver side and passenger side high beams don-??t work

- Sand Springs, OK, USA

problem #32

Jan 162023

Elantra

  • miles
The high beam does not work even after bulb replacement on the 2019 Elantra(the low beams work just fine). A sound of an actuator trying to work is heard coming from the engine with a slight flicker of light but no successful high beam is shown after engaging the high beam actuator on the wheel. This is detrimental to the safety of drivers at night which could lead to a crash, injury, or fatality.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

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