2019 Hyundai Elantra GT: engine knocking or ticking

5 of the 14 complaints about the 2019 Hyundai Elantra GT describe engine knocking or ticking.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 36%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 21 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine knocking or ticking by model year

2020
1
2019
5
2018
10
2017
11
2016
1
2014
1

What owners say

Filed Sep 29, 2025 · Engine · DE

Bought the car used last year. The check engine light recently came on and started blinking. And stalled. The car was low in oil but there were no leaks. The engine was knocking. Had a diagnostic done and they said the engine had a death code and needed to be replaced. There is a campaign with Hyundai (#203) that we found online related to faulty piston oil rings and out symptoms matched near perfectly although our car is not associated with any claims

Filed Jul 1, 2025 · Engine · TN

Y check engine light started flashing and I have a code reader and it come up p1326 wh I ch is knock sensor lost power and I checked into that and it said a lot of engines were affected by that and they had to replace thousands of engines for this and my vehicle was in the affected ones b6t I put the Vin in and it has no recalls can't even drive now

Filed Jul 25, 2024 · Engine · NM

While driving regular route during working hours the check engine light came on. Car was taken to a trusted mechanic who reported that the oil level was extremely low! He replaced filters and oil etc. The care then performed for less than a day when again the check engine light came on, flashing this time. Again took car to mechanic who found metal shards in the new filter, replaced same and added oil stabilizer. Again the car ran for only a few hours before it begin making knocking noises and lost power. Mechanic believes the engine has failed completely and will need to be replaced or that we will need to replace the car.....a problem as there is a considerable balance due on said car. Car was purchased used in September 1922

Filed Aug 30, 2023 · Engine · LA

At 87000 miles engine started knocking and stalling. Took it to the dealership and rod bearings went out and needs an entirely brand new engine over $6000. As I am the second owner. I wasn't notified. Hyundai refuses to fix the car due to the fact the i did not get the recall

Filed Apr 5, 2023 · Engine · 93,000 miles · MO

The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Elantra GT. The contact stated that on two sperate occasions while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that on one occasion while driving she heard a ticking and knocking sound under the hood of the vehicle before the vehicle stalled. The check engine warning light illuminated; however, after five minutes, the contact was able to restart the vehicle and the check engine warning light turned off. The contact then stated that on a separate occasion while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The check engine warning light illuminated and remained on. The vehicle was unable to restart. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle had not yet been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the Manufacturer Campaign Number: 966 was applied to the vehicle with the first owner of the vehicle. The contact was then informed that her call was escalated and she would receive a call back. The failure mileage was approximately 93,000.