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

Complaint Timeline

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Feb 2026

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.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 HYUNDAI ELANTRA, Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Incident: Mar 2025
Jan 2026

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

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 HYUNDAI ELANTRA, Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Incident: Jan 2025
Dec 2025

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.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 HYUNDAI ELANTRA, Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Incident: Dec 2025
Oct 2025

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.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 HYUNDAI ELANTRA, Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Incident: Dec 2024
Mar 2025

The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact stated that the high-beam headlights became inoperable. The contact stated that the high-beam headlights failed to function properly. The contact stated that the bulbs for the high-beam headlights were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The contact engaged the parking brake to stop the vehicle. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 52,000.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 HYUNDAI ELANTRA, Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Incident: Mar 2025
Nov 2024

The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the high beam headlights failed to function as intended. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with headlamp failures. The contact was informed that the headlamps needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed of Technical Service Bulletin: T5G, which was related to the failure. The contact was informed that the repair was completed for the previous owner. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was informed that the repair was not covered under the Technical Service Bulletin: T5G. The failure mileage was unknown.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 HYUNDAI ELANTRA, Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Incident: Nov 2022
Nov 2024

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.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 HYUNDAI ELANTRA, Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Incident: Jun 2022
Oct 2024

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 .

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 HYUNDAI ELANTRA, Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Incident: Oct 2024
Oct 2024

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.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 HYUNDAI ELANTRA, Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Incident: Oct 2023
Aug 2024

The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed at night, she became aware that the high beam headlights were not functioning. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the headlight housing assembly. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 HYUNDAI ELANTRA, Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Incident: Aug 2024
Jun 2024

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.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 HYUNDAI ELANTRA, Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Incident: May 2024
Dec 2023

The headlights on this vehicle have been repetitively malfunctioning, the lamps are not burnt out but the high and low beam lights malfunctioning regularly. I have had the system and computer checked, the computer reset. Nothing is appearing to be wrong but my high beam lights are completely non functional for the third time in 3 months

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 HYUNDAI ELANTRA, Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America Type: Equipment, Vehicle: 9999 EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT, Manufacturer: Lippert
Incident: Apr 2023
Dec 2023

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

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 HYUNDAI ELANTRA, Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Incident: Dec 2023
Nov 2023

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.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 HYUNDAI ELANTRA, Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Incident: Nov 2023
Oct 2023

The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the high-beam headlights were dim and became inoperable. The driver was unable to see the roadway clearly. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was determined that the light switch had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 HYUNDAI ELANTRA, Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Incident: Jan 2022
Oct 2023

When I was driving in very dark areas I was trying to turn on my high beams. I have manual headlights so I have to push the lever back. I see the high beam logo on the dashboard, but no lights appearing higher than the low beams. I searched up that it’s a common recall for the 2019 Hyundai Elantra’s and I believe I have that problem with my car. I hope that this description helps out in making the decision as soon as possible. Thank you!

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 HYUNDAI ELANTRA, Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Incident: Aug 2023
Jul 2023

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.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 HYUNDAI ELANTRA, Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Incident: Jan 2023
Jul 2023

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.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 HYUNDAI ELANTRA, Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Incident: Jun 2023
Jun 2023

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 accomplished by using a hood to shield part of the bulb; lowered for low beams, raised for high beams. The problem is the mechanism used to raise and lower the shield is made out of cheap plastic. Whenever the gears break or skip a cog the shield will not raise. Spending 2 labor shop hours to replace two shield mechanisms, cheap plastic parts with cheap plastic parts is not the answer. Multiple owners have ask Hyundai to find a better fix… all for not.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 HYUNDAI ELANTRA, Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Incident: Jul 2023
Apr 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 headlight assembly actuators failed on a car with 51k miles. Hyundai has a TSB for this issue, so they are aware of this issue and this needs to be a recall, not just a TSB as this is a major safety issue.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 HYUNDAI ELANTRA, Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Incident: Mar 2023
Mar 2023

The high beam headlights don’t function properly. The low beam is all that works on both headlights. Something to do with the way the shield is not moving up to allow the high beams to function. On line looks like this is a common problem

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 HYUNDAI ELANTRA, Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Incident: Jan 2023
Jan 2023

My high beam lights stopped working. Replaced bulbs and they still don’t work.

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

Dim headlights and faulty high beam lights that do not work at all; while the sensor remains lit up on the dash board.

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

the high beam actuator has failed which has resulted in loss of high beam usage.

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

The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH at night, the high-beam headlights failed to work as needed. The contact was able to drive to her destination; however, the contact stated that the vehicle became undrivable at night. There was no warning light illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 95,900.

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

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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.