Headlights problems of the 2019 Hyundai Elantra

Nine problems related to headlights have been reported for the 2019 Hyundai Elantra. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2019 Hyundai Elantra based on all problems reported for the 2019 Elantra.

1 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 03/24/2025

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.

2 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 05/08/2024

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 beams 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.

3 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 10/17/2022

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.

4 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 05/08/2021

Driver's side headlight will not change from high beam to low beam. Oncoming traffic flash there high beams at me to warn me that my high beam is on making night travel impossible. I also can't drive through a city or I will get a citation for high beams on in city limits. The next issue I've noticed is the passenger side rear tire wears unusually fast.

5 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 01/14/2021

Since I bought the car I noticed a lack of considerable light output coming from the front headlights. Turning on the brights is just worst as it lowers the line of sight instead of increasing it. The overall lights are dim. Changing the bulbs does nothing. This is especially dangerous at night as you can't see very well.

6 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 11/15/2020

High beams headlights stopped working.

7 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 10/28/2020

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.

8 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2020

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.

9 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 02/29/2020

The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to len stoler Hyundai (11275 reisterstown rd, owings mills, MD 21117) for an oil change and she was informed that an unknown software update was performed on the vehicle. Since the software update was performed, the vehicle experienced several safety failures. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an abnormal grinding sound was coming from the steering wheel while turning. There was no warning light illuminated. An audible chime was heard. There was also an abnormal burning odor coming from the vehicle. The contact was also notified of a headlight recall for which the VIN was included however, parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 3,000.


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