HYUNDAI ELANTRA
All Model Years — Complaints, Recalls & Reliability
HYUNDAI ELANTRA Reliability Overview
The HYUNDAI ELANTRA has been produced from 1992 to 2026. Over 35 model years, NHTSA has received 11,768 complaints and issued 99 recall campaigns for this model.
35
Model Years
11,768
Complaints
99
Recalls
1992–2026
Year Range
Complaints by Model Year
2026 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
Complaints: 0
Recalls: 0
★★★★★
2025 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
Complaints: 22
Recalls: 0
★★★★★
Top Issue: lane-departure-warning
2024 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
Complaints: 83
Recalls: 1
★★★★★
Top Issue: unknown-or-other
2023 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
Complaints: 129
Recalls: 2
★★★★★
Top Issue: unknown-or-other
2022 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
Complaints: 126
Recalls: 5
★★★★★
Top Issue: seat-belts
2021 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
Complaints: 200
Recalls: 6
★★★★★
Top Issue: forward-collision-avoidance-warnings
2020 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
Complaints: 285
Recalls: 3
★★★★☆
Top Issue: engine
2019 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
Complaints: 301
Recalls: 1
★★★★☆
Top Issue: engine
2018 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
Complaints: 381
Recalls: 0
★★★★☆
Top Issue: engine
2017 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
Complaints: 1,045
Recalls: 4
★★★★☆
Top Issue: engine
2016 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
Complaints: 378
Recalls: 1
★★★★★
Top Issue: engine
2015 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
Complaints: 341
Recalls: 2
★★★★★
Top Issue: engine
2014 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
Complaints: 540
Recalls: 2
★★★★★
Top Issue: engine
2013 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
Complaints: 1,837
Recalls: 4
★★★★★
Top Issue: steering
2012 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
Complaints: 910
Recalls: 4
★★★★☆
Top Issue: engine
2011 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
Complaints: 588
Recalls: 5
No rating
Top Issue: engine
2010 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
Complaints: 494
Recalls: 3
No rating
Top Issue: steering
2009 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
Complaints: 312
Recalls: 4
No rating
Top Issue: steering
2008 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
Complaints: 423
Recalls: 7
No rating
Top Issue: steering
2007 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
Complaints: 364
Recalls: 6
No rating
Top Issue: visibilitywiper
2006 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
Complaints: 209
Recalls: 1
No rating
Top Issue: air-bags
2005 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
Complaints: 180
Recalls: 4
No rating
Top Issue: air-bags
2004 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
Complaints: 209
Recalls: 5
No rating
Top Issue: air-bags
2003 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
Complaints: 310
Recalls: 5
No rating
Top Issue: suspension
2002 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
Complaints: 431
Recalls: 6
No rating
Top Issue: air-bags
2001 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
Complaints: 445
Recalls: 6
No rating
Top Issue: air-bags
2000 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
Complaints: 259
Recalls: 1
No rating
Top Issue: air-bagsfrontal
1999 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
Complaints: 183
Recalls: 2
No rating
Top Issue: power-trainautomatic-transmission
1998 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
Complaints: 75
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: engine-and-engine-coolingenginegasoline
1997 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
Complaints: 196
Recalls: 3
No rating
Top Issue: power-trainautomatic-transmission
1996 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
Complaints: 138
Recalls: 3
No rating
Top Issue: engine-and-engine-coolingenginegasoline
1995 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
Complaints: 179
Recalls: 1
No rating
Top Issue: air-bagsfrontal
1994 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
Complaints: 110
Recalls: 2
No rating
Top Issue: air-bagsfrontal
1993 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
Complaints: 39
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: engine-and-engine-coolingengine
1992 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
Complaints: 46
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: power-trainautomatic-transmission
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Rating | Top Issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | ★★★★★ | — |
| 2025 | 22 | 0 | ★★★★★ | lane-departure-warning |
| 2024 | 83 | 1 | ★★★★★ | unknown-or-other |
| 2023 | 129 | 2 | ★★★★★ | unknown-or-other |
| 2022 | 126 | 5 | ★★★★★ | seat-belts |
| 2021 | 200 | 6 | ★★★★★ | forward-collision-avoidance-warnings |
| 2020 | 285 | 3 | ★★★★☆ | engine |
| 2019 | 301 | 1 | ★★★★☆ | engine |
| 2018 | 381 | 0 | ★★★★☆ | engine |
| 2017 | 1,045 | 4 | ★★★★☆ | engine |
| 2016 | 378 | 1 | ★★★★★ | engine |
| 2015 | 341 | 2 | ★★★★★ | engine |
| 2014 | 540 | 2 | ★★★★★ | engine |
| 2013 | 1,837 | 4 | ★★★★★ | steering |
| 2012 | 910 | 4 | ★★★★☆ | engine |
| 2011 | 588 | 5 | N/A | engine |
| 2010 | 494 | 3 | N/A | steering |
| 2009 | 312 | 4 | N/A | steering |
| 2008 | 423 | 7 | N/A | steering |
| 2007 | 364 | 6 | N/A | visibilitywiper |
| 2006 | 209 | 1 | N/A | air-bags |
| 2005 | 180 | 4 | N/A | air-bags |
| 2004 | 209 | 5 | N/A | air-bags |
| 2003 | 310 | 5 | N/A | suspension |
| 2002 | 431 | 6 | N/A | air-bags |
| 2001 | 445 | 6 | N/A | air-bags |
| 2000 | 259 | 1 | N/A | air-bagsfrontal |
| 1999 | 183 | 2 | N/A | power-trainautomatic-transmission |
| 1998 | 75 | 0 | N/A | engine-and-engine-coolingenginegasoline |
| 1997 | 196 | 3 | N/A | power-trainautomatic-transmission |
| 1996 | 138 | 3 | N/A | engine-and-engine-coolingenginegasoline |
| 1995 | 179 | 1 | N/A | air-bagsfrontal |
| 1994 | 110 | 2 | N/A | air-bagsfrontal |
| 1993 | 39 | 0 | N/A | engine-and-engine-coolingengine |
| 1992 | 46 | 0 | N/A | power-trainautomatic-transmission |