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Hyundai Elantra
Data refreshed September 6, 2026
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Complaints
9,005
Active records
Recalls
60
Active records
TSBs
662
Active records
Filing history
Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.
Reported severity
Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.
Deaths
14
Injuries
742
Crashes
905
Fires
199
Top reported issues — Hyundai Elantra
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Operating state
Condition issue
Reporting mechanism
Safety restraint issue
Noise
Engine behavior
Steering behavior
Performance issue
Safety restraint behavior
Driver assistance issue
Braking behavior
Lighting behavior
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Vibration/harshness
Fluid issue
Access/entry issue
Thermal issue
Starting behavior
Ride/handling behavior
Electrical issue
Powering on/off behavior
Smell
Recent change
Infotainment behavior
HVAC behavior
Wiper/washer behavior
Electrified system issue
Communication/network issue
Charging behavior
Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2009 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
Filed Sep 3, 2026
I am reporting Hyundai’s failure to complete open Campaign 127/NHTSA Recall 15V-100 on my 2009 Hyundai Elantra. I acquired the vehicle from a family member in late July 2026 after the previous owner died and the vehicle was delayed in probate. I sought recall service immediately after legal transfer. Component/system: The Electronic Power Steering (EPS) failed. Power steering assist is completely unavailable. The EPS warning lamp is illuminated and the EPS module reports DTC C1604. The vehicle…
2019 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
Filed Sep 3, 2026
2019 Hyundai Elantra with 2.0L Nu MPI engine suffered catastrophic engine failure at approximately 118,530 miles. Vehicle is currently at the [XXX] Hyundai dealership. Vehicle appears to fall within the exact parameters of Hyundai Recall 203/NHTSA 21V-301. Have spoken to the dealership as well as Hyundai corporate and they have refused to either honor their own recall campaign or do a goodwill service to replace the engine, citing my VIN does not fall under their recall campaign, however they…
2022 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
Filed Sep 2, 2026
Braking system failed to brake properly. It feels like even though the brakes were pressed all the way down, the car did not brake as it should. Also, the automatic collision avoidance system did not respond.
2020 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
Filed Sep 2, 2026
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the engine, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road. The vehicle was restarted but unexpectedly stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed with camshaft failure. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and was diagnosed with engine failure caused by a misfire. The contact was…
2019 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
Filed Sep 1, 2026
Car sudden stopped then would not turn on Currently being looked at but for suspected timing chain, VVT, and related parts Others have reported these same issues and other model with same engines have been recalled
2013 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
Filed Aug 31, 2026
UNKNOWN There is no incident happened.
2010 HYUNDAI ELANTRA TOURING
Filed Aug 31, 2026
The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle became difficult to steer. The Electronic Power Steering (EPS) and electronic control unit (ECU) warning lights illuminated. The contact researched the issue and became aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V100000 (Steering); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. A dealer was notified of the failure, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was…
2023 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
Filed Aug 30, 2026
The paint is peeling off of my hood and on the sides of my car I have noticed other Hyundais with the same problem I tried to go through warranty and Hyundai wouldn't help me I've noticed in the past that they have had recalls on their vehicles for paint and I believe that this needs to be a recall also
2016 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
Filed Aug 29, 2026
Vehicle stalls while driving which is very dangerous. All dashboard lights go on prior to stalling. No engine light is on. Knocking sound coming from engine. Dealer states engine needs to be replaced. Car has been serviced regularly despite that Hyundai denies engine replacement. The knocking sound that engine does is common between this model and year but mysteriously there has not been engine recalls.
2016 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
Filed Aug 29, 2026
The motor started to make a ticking noise 5 months earlier. 5 months later at 180,000 miles a borascope finding, reveled all 4 cylinder walls were worn related to cylinder slap. Called Hyundai dealership and was told ithe car is too old and the milage too high for a warranty coverage.