2019 Hyundai Elantra: High beams will not turn on
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2019 Elantra report: high beams will not turn on. CarComplaints.com lists 3 owner complaints, average mileage 20,700 miles.
NHTSA has 65 owner complaints for the 2019 Elantra in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11734543 (filed 04/29/2026): “Where the hyundai place tell that i don't need drive that because recall on the light shower! on my car and how electric part in the car. i still a note the balance 14,700. the paying balance need be 9,900. because the wiring and light show balance i would …”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11734441 (filed 04/28/2026): “Highbeam shutters stop working. when engaged the solenoid engages, the shutter attempts to activate (wobbles) but never does. the indicator inside also lights up despite the shuttee never opening.…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: dealer replace both headlights under warranty (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
LED DRLs are often integrated into the headlamp assembly, which may require bumper removal. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range: get a written quote after diagnosis.
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Sources
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