2019 Hyundai Elantra Exterior Lighting Problems
NHTSA component category: EXTERIOR LIGHTING · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How exterior lighting ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 243 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2019 Hyundai Elantra overview page.
What owners report
“The high beam nolonger functions. On this make model for this year, the manufacturer uses only one bulb for low and high beam. This is…”NHTSA complaint 11528032 — filed 06/20/2023
“The high beam headlights donât function properly. The low beam is all that works on both headlights. Something to do with the way the shield…”NHTSA complaint 11514059 — filed 03/27/2023
“High beams are not working on both headlight assemblies. Car uses a bulb with 1 filament and actuator to simulate a high beam and both…”NHTSA complaint 11505513 — filed 02/04/2023
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Exterior Lighting complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2019 Hyundai Elantra have exterior lighting problems?
Exterior Lighting is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2019 Hyundai Elantra: 55 of 243 complaints on file (22.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2019 Hyundai Elantra have in total?
243 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 12 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 4 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's exterior lighting category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the EXTERIOR LIGHTING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
