Hyundai Elantra complaints by model year
8,727 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | 22 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 54 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 98 | 8 | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 | 101 | 6 | 1 | 5 |
| 2021 | 131 | 8 | 1 | 6 |
| 2020 | 252 | 21 | 6 | 3 |
| 2019 | 251 | 12 | 3 | 1 |
| 2018 | 283 | 12 | 7 | 0 |
| 2017 | 767 | 37 | 6 | 4 |
| 2016 | 293 | 22 | 5 | 2 |
| 2015 | 262 | 27 | 8 | 3 |
| 2014 | 386 | 35 | 15 | 2 |
| 2013 | 1,324 | 93 | 31 | 4 |
| 2012 | 653 | 47 | 11 | 4 |
| 2011 | 433 | 17 | 8 | 5 |
| 2010 | 379 | 45 | 9 | 3 |
| 2009 | 254 | 28 | 11 | 4 |
| 2008 | 314 | 38 | 23 | 7 |
| 2007 | 267 | 21 | 13 | 6 |
| 2006 | 155 | 28 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 | 137 | 30 | 3 | 4 |
| 2004 | 182 | 24 | 2 | 5 |
| 2003 | 234 | 42 | 1 | 5 |
| 2002 | 342 | 58 | 4 | 6 |
| 2001 | 315 | 71 | 4 | 6 |
| 2000 | 197 | 36 | 2 | 1 |
| 1999 | 128 | 22 | 2 | 2 |
| 1998 | 55 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 115 | 20 | 0 | 3 |
| 1996 | 100 | 11 | 3 | 3 |
| 1995 | 112 | 26 | 5 | 1 |
| 1994 | 76 | 22 | 2 | 2 |
| 1993 | 24 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 29 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2017–2026. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 290 | 141 | 133 | 107 | 13 | 11 | 18 | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| Unknown or other | 131 | 54 | 25 | 25 | 29 | 21 | 23 | 17 | 5 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 111 | 43 | 37 | 27 | 30 | 19 | 23 | 15 | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 62 | 24 | 11 | 47 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 134 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 23 | 16 | 65 | 28 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 71 | 16 | 9 | 20 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 47 | 15 | 6 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Hyundai Elantra recalls (57)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one Elantra model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V307000 | May 14, 2026 | Air Bag Inflator May Rupture | 2015, 2016 | — |
| 26V254000 | Apr 20, 2026 | Misassembled Air Bag Sensors | 2026 | 48.5% |
| 24V879000 | Nov 21, 2024 | Rearview Image May Not Display/ FMVSS 111 | 2021, 2022 | 67.8% |
| 24V308000 | May 1, 2024 | EGR Valve May Short and Cause Loss of Drive Power | 2024 | 88.9% |
| 24V146000 | Feb 23, 2024 | Trunk Emergency Release May Fail/FMVSS 401 | 2015, 2016 | 32.6% |
| 23V651000 | Sep 22, 2023 | ABS Unit May Cause Engine Compartment Fire | 2011–2015 | 31.7% |
| 23V526000 | Jul 27, 2023 | Electric Oil Pump Assembly May Cause Fire | 2023 | 93.5% |
| 22V632000 | Aug 18, 2022 | Improperly Welded Air Bag Cover Emblem May Detach | 2022, 2023 | 89.2% |
| 22V354000 | May 19, 2022 | Seat Belt Pretensioners May Explode | 2021, 2022 | 88.7% |
| 22V218000 | Apr 1, 2022 | Seat Belt Pretensioners May Explode | 2021, 2022 | — |
| 22V123000 | Mar 3, 2022 | Seat Belt Pretensioner May Explode | 2022 | — |
| 21V00M000 | Dec 28, 2021 | Inadequate Windshield Bonding | 2021 | 79% |
| 21V796000 | Oct 13, 2021 | Seat Belt Pretensioner May Explode | 2021 | — |
| 21V301000 | Apr 28, 2021 | Improperly Heat-Treated Piston Oil Rings | 2019, 2020 | 90.9% |
| 21V302000 | Apr 28, 2021 | Seat Back Recliners Improperly Welded | 2021 | 98% |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
Check on NHTSA ↗Crash-test stars by model year
| Model year | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Tested as |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4dr fwd |
| 2025 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2024 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2023 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2022 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2021 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2020 | ★★★★☆ | 4★ | 4★ | 4★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2019 | ★★★★☆ | 4★ | 4★ | 4★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2018 | ★★★★☆ | 4★ | 4★ | 4★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2017 | ★★★★☆ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2016 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2015 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | 4 dr fwd |
Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Source: NHTSA NCAP, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy by model year
EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Where to next
Hyundai Elantra FAQ
How many recalls has the Hyundai Elantra had?
NHTSA lists 57 recall campaigns that cover at least one Hyundai Elantra model year from 1992 to 2026. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Hyundai Elantra year has the most complaints?
Among the last 15 model years with settled counts, the 2013 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (1,324) and the 2021 the fewest (131). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Hyundai Elantra problems?
Across the 2017–2026 model years, owners most often name the engine, unknown or other, electrical system in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the Hyundai Elantra get?
EPA rates the 2026 Hyundai Elantra at 23 to 54 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.