Hyundai Elantra

Hyundai Elantra problems and recalls

5,223 owner complaints and 48 recall notices across 15 model years. The 2013 has the most complaints (1,338).

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YearRecallsComplaintsCrashes reportedBest crash rating
2026 Elantra340★★★★★
2025 Elantra2365★★★★★
2024 Elantra1646★★★★★
2023 Elantra417316★★★★★
2022 Elantra715910★★★★★
2021 Elantra61628★★★★★
2020 Elantra326321★★★★★
2019 Elantra125712★★★★★
2018 Elantra133512★★★★★
2017 Elantra479737★★★★★
2016 Elantra230122★★★★★
2015 Elantra326327Not rated
2014 Elantra239535Not rated
2013 Elantra41,33895Not rated
2012 Elantra567649Not rated

What Elantra owners complain about most

  • Engine1,585
  • Unknown Or Other716
  • Electrical System715
  • Steering550
  • Service Brakes444
  • Air Bags321
  • Power Train321
  • Service Brakes (Hydraulic)227

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls and NCAP ratings. Complaints are owner-submitted and not verified by NHTSA.