Complaints by model year
Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the Hyundai Elantra, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.
1995
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2005
2010
2015
2020
2025
Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years
Model years compared
Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.
Highest complaint totals
- 2013 Hyundai Elantra - 935 complaints in its first 8 years (1,314 to date)
- 2017 Hyundai Elantra - 732 complaints in its first 8 years (767 to date)
- 2012 Hyundai Elantra - 478 complaints in its first 8 years (653 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.
Lowest totals among mature years
- 1992 Hyundai Elantra - 28 complaints in its first 8 years (29 to date)
- 1998 Hyundai Elantra - 53 complaints in its first 8 years (55 to date)
- 1994 Hyundai Elantra - 76 complaints in its first 8 years (76 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.
What owners report, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints to date | Within 8 years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Hyundai Elantra | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 Hyundai Elantra | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| 2024 Hyundai Elantra | 54 | 54 | 1 |
| 2023 Hyundai Elantra | 98 | 98 | 2 |
| 2022 Hyundai Elantra | 102 | 102 | 5 |
| 2021 Hyundai Elantra | 131 | 131 | 6 |
| 2020 Hyundai Elantra | 253 | 253 | 3 |
| 2019 Hyundai Elantra | 251 | 251 | 1 |
| 2018 Hyundai Elantra | 283 | 283 | 0 |
| 2017 Hyundai Elantra | 767 | 732 | 4 |
| 2016 Hyundai Elantra | 293 | 253 | 2 |
| 2015 Hyundai Elantra | 262 | 192 | 3 |
| 2014 Hyundai Elantra | 385 | 259 | 2 |
| 2013 Hyundai Elantra | 1,314 | 935 | 4 |
| 2012 Hyundai Elantra | 653 | 478 | 4 |
| 2011 Hyundai Elantra | 433 | 298 | 5 |
| 2010 Hyundai Elantra | 379 | 223 | 3 |
| 2009 Hyundai Elantra | 254 | 130 | 4 |
| 2008 Hyundai Elantra | 314 | 210 | 7 |
| 2007 Hyundai Elantra | 267 | 181 | 6 |
| 2006 Hyundai Elantra | 155 | 111 | 1 |
| 2005 Hyundai Elantra | 137 | 96 | 4 |
| 2004 Hyundai Elantra | 182 | 152 | 5 |
| 2003 Hyundai Elantra | 234 | 174 | 5 |
| 2002 Hyundai Elantra | 342 | 258 | 6 |
| 2001 Hyundai Elantra | 315 | 223 | 6 |
| 2000 Hyundai Elantra | 197 | 174 | 1 |
| 1999 Hyundai Elantra | 128 | 108 | 2 |
| 1998 Hyundai Elantra | 55 | 53 | 0 |
| 1997 Hyundai Elantra | 115 | 103 | 3 |
| 1996 Hyundai Elantra | 100 | 97 | 3 |
| 1995 Hyundai Elantra | 112 | 111 | 1 |
| 1994 Hyundai Elantra | 76 | 76 | 2 |
| 1993 Hyundai Elantra | 24 | 23 | 0 |
| 1992 Hyundai Elantra | 29 | 28 | 0 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V307000 | 2015-2016 | Air Bags | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Elantra and 2016 Elantra GT vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may rupture during deployment. |
| 26V254000 | 2026 | Air Bags | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Elantra N, 2026 Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), and Elantra vehicles. |
| 24V879000 | 2021-2022 | Back Over Prevention | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe, Santa Fe HEV, Elantra, Elantra HEV and 2022 Elantra N and Santa Fe PHEV vehicles. |
| 24V308000 | 2024 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Elantra, Venue, and Kona vehicles. |
| 24V146000 | 2015-2016 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Elantra vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. |
| 23V651000 | 2011-2015 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe,... |
| 23V526000 | 2023 | Power Train | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Palisade Tucson, 2023 Sonata, Elantra, and Kona vehicles. |
| 22V632000 | 2022-2023 | Air Bags | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Elantra N and 2022-2023 Elantra vehicles. |
| 22V354000 | 2021-2022 | Seat Belts | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Accent, 2021-2022 Elantra, and 2021-2022 Elantra HEV vehicles. |
| 22V218000 | 2021-2022 | Seat Belts | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Elantra and 2020 Accent vehicles. |
| 22V123000 | 2022 | Seat Belts | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Elantra and Elantra HEV vehicles. |
| 21V00M000 | 2021 | Visibility | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Santa Fe, 2021 Sonata, and Elantra vehicles. |
| 21V796000 | 2021 | Seat Belts | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Elantra, Elantra HEV, Venue, Genesis GV80 and 2022 Genesis GV70 vehicles. |
| 21V302000 | 2021 | Seats | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Elantra vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat back recliners may have been improperly welded. |
| 21V301000 | 2019-2020 | Engine | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Elantra, 2019-2021 Kona and Veloster vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines. |
| 20V393000 | 2011-2012 | Equipment | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Hyundai Elantra and Sonata Hybrid, 2012 Accent and Veloster vehicles. |
| 20V061000 | 2007-2010 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2007-2010 Elantra and 2009-2011 Elantra Touring vehicles. |
| 19V721000 | 2020 | Suspension | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020 Elantra vehicles. The lower control arm ball joint fasteners may have been insufficiently tightened allowing the ball... |
| 19V720000 | 2020 | Wheels | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019 Ioniq Hybrid and 2020 Elantra vehicles. |
| 17V769000 | 2013-2014 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Elantra sedan, coupe and GT vehicles. |
| 17V213000 | 2017 | Steering | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Elantra vehicles. The affected vehicles may have a damaged Electronic Power Steering (MDPS) connector resulting in a loss... |
| 17V063000 | 2017 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Elantra vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the brake booster may fail, resulting in a loss of power brake assist. |
| 16V956000 | 2017 | Air Bags | Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2017 Hyundai Elantra vehicles manufactured April 15, 2016, to September 13, 2016, and Sonata vehicles manufactured... |
| 16V574000 | 2013 | Exterior Lighting | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model 2013 Elantra vehicles manufactured December 1, 2012, to April 30, 2013. |
| 16V232000 | 2017 | Air Bags | Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Sonata vehicles manufactured May 29, 2014 to February 11, 2016, 2017 Elantra vehicles manufactured... |
| 15V871000 | 2011-2012 | Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Elantra vehicles manufactured October 29, 2010, to October 25, 2011. |
| 15V629000 | 2011 | Suspension | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011 Elantra vehicles manufactured November 12, 2010, to March 31, 2011, and Sonata vehicles manufactured December... |
| 15V100000 | 2008-2010 | Steering | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Elantra vehicles manufactured June 1, 2008, to April 30, 2010, and 2009-2010 Elantra Touring vehicles... |
| 13V115000 | 2011-2013 | Structure | Hyundai Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Elantra vehicles manufactured from November 12, 2010, through March 5, 2013. |
| 13V113000 | 2007-2010 | Exterior Lighting | Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring,... |