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2019 Hyundai Elantra

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 Elantra.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 2019 Hyundai Elantra is a passenger car that takes 4.7 quarts of oil in viscosities ranging from 5W-30 to 20W-50. In the model's complaint history spanning 1992 through 2026, the 2019 model year recorded 243 owner complaints with the engine as the top complaint area and one recall issued. This places it well below the peak of 1,325 complaints seen in 2013 but above the low of 21 complaints in 2025, suggesting a mid-range reliability profile within the Elantra's long production run.

Model year20252024202320222021202020192018

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.7 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 / 5W-40 / 20W-50OEM · verified
Lug nut torque79-94 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 48 Must use a AGM VRLA Battery. · 60 O.E. AmpHrs CCA battery, OE oil filter 2630035505. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 48 Must use a AGM VRLA Battery. · 60 O.E. AmpHrs CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnLAMPOEM · verified
Tire size195/65R15 91TOEM · verified
Wheel / rim6 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter2630035505
Fuel filter31112B1000

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length181.9 in
Overall width70.9 in
Overall height56.7 in
Wheelbase106.3 in
Curb weight2822 lb
Track (front / rear)61.4 / 61 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)61/39

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Elantra of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.5–9.0 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.50 sec — 2019 GT N-Line 5-door Hatchback
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2019GT N-Line 5-door Hatchback 1.6L Turbo I-46.50 sec15.00 sec201 hpFWD
2019Sport Sedan 1.6L Turbo I-46.90 sec15.20 sec201 hpFWD
2019Limited Sedan 2.0L I-49.00 sec16.80 sec147 hpFWD
2018GT Sport 5-door Hatchback 1.6L Turbo I-46.30 sec14.90 sec201 hpFWD
2018GT Sport 5-door Hatchback 1.6L Turbo I-46.60 sec15.00 sec201 hpFWD
2018GT Sport 5-door Hatchback 1.6L Turbo I-47.20 sec15.50 sec201 hpFWD
2018GT 5-door Hatchback 2.0L I-48.00 sec16.20 sec161 hpFWD
2017Sport Sedan 1.6L Turbo I-46.60 sec15.10 sec201 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.7 qt of 5W-30 / 5W-40 / 20W-50 engine oil, Dot 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 79-94 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid70W Gear Oil
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity2.0 qt
Brake FluidDot 3
Engine CoolantEthylene Glycol
Engine Coolant Capacity6.4
Engine CoolantEthylene Glycol
Engine Coolant Capacity7.0
Engine CoolantEthylene Glycol

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts145.0-152.0 ft-lbs
Cylinder Head InstructionsMS721
Cylinder Head InstructionsUse new bolts only.
Engine Flywheel Bolts58-65 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts53-56 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts87-94 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts14-17 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts25-31 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts79-94 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts79-94 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub202.0

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)630 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)100 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load)AC Speed Up: 680 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (Secondary Under Load)AC Speed Up: 100 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)640 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)100 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load)680 rpm

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.04-1.15 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity3.53-4.23 oz
Standard BCI Group Number48 Must use a AGM VRLA Battery.
Standard BCI Cranking Performance60 O.E. AmpHrs cca
Standard BCI Group Number47

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)69.6-72.5 psi
RPM69.6-72.5 @ Idle. rpm
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)69.6
RPM69.6
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)48.6-52.9 psi
RPM48.6-52.9 @ Idle rpm
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)48.6-52.9 @ Idle psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque16.0-23.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 58.0-; Rear: 47.0-
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: .842; Rear: .331
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation.0002
Maximum Rotor Runout.002

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
110 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°.10 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
113-16 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°.13–16 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
113-16 ft. lbs., Step 2: 88°-92°.13–16 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
149.0-53.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 59-6149–53 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
19-12 ft. lbs., Step 2: Turn 140-145°, Step 3: Turn 140-145°.9–12 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
124-27 ft. lbs. Step 2: 90-95°. Step 3: Repeat Step 2.24–27 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs. Step 2: 90°. Step 3: Repeat Step 2.22 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
113-16 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°.13–16 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
113-16 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°.13–16 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
120-23 ft. lbs., Step 2: 120°-125°.20–23 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 42,000 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 6,000 miAir Conditioning System (inspect) · Air Intake System (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect)
Every 12,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Clutch Master Cylinder (inspect fluid level) · Fuel Evaporative Canister Filter (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect)
Every 24,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Transmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 30,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 42,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 60,000 miEngine Valves (inspect valve lash)
At 120,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The federal record for the Hyundai Elantra shows a significant peak in complaints during 2013 and 2017, followed by a steady downward trend in reported issues. The 2019 model year falls within this stabilizing arc, recording 243 complaints, which is a decrease from the 274 complaints seen in 2018. While 2019 had only one recall, the subsequent 2020 model saw an increase to three recalls despite a similar number of total complaints. The most frequent complaints for 2019 involved the engine (91) and exterior lighting (45), though the data does not specify the root cause for these failures. With zero investigations and 112 TSBs, the 2019 model presents a more stable profile than the high-volatility years of the early 2010s. Because this year sits in a period of declining complaints and has a lower recall count than the following year, it is a good year to buy.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
112
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
243
Owner complaints
12 involved a crash · 3 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★
Rollover★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 243 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine91
Exterior Lighting45
Unknown Or Other16
Electrical System,Exterior Lighting9
Electrical System9
Unknown Or Other,Engine5
Electrical System,Engine5
Power Train,Engine4

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

21V301000EngineReported 28/04/2021

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Elantra, 2019-2021 Kona and Veloster vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines. The piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which could… Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine, free of charge. In addition, Hyundai will deploy Piston Ring Noise Sensing System (PNSS) software. Owner notification…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 112 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
DTN DL2026-04-10Air BagsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of…
DTN DCS2026-04-10Air BagsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety…
P33 OL2025-12-19Electrical SystemIn response to this trend, we engineered a software upgrade that addresses the social…
25-01-089H TSB2025-12-15Electrical SystemThis bulletin provides the service procedure for installation of a key cylinder…
25-01-089H DN2025-12-15Electrical SystemIn addition to the Anti-Theft software provided under Service Campaign 993 (TSB…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2019 Elantra take?

4.7 qt of All Temperatures: 5W-30 is preferred but 5W-40 may be used. Temperatures above 20°F 20W-50. Temperatures above 5°F 15W-40. Temperatures above 0°F 10W-30., per the factory manual.

Does the 2019 Elantra have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.