NHTSA Data Explorer

Hyundai Elantra

Data refreshed October 26, 2026

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Complaints

9,086

Active records

Recalls

59

Active records

TSBs

696

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

750

Crashes

912

Fires

202

Top reported issues — Hyundai Elantra

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Operating state

2,942

Condition issue

2,565

Reporting mechanism

1,911

Safety restraint issue

1,554

Engine behavior

1,313

Noise

1,306

Steering behavior

840

Performance issue

817

Safety restraint behavior

693

Driver assistance issue

566

Braking behavior

562

Lighting behavior

521

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

512

Vibration/harshness

507

Fluid issue

473

Access/entry issue

439

Thermal issue

417

Starting behavior

402

Ride/handling behavior

338

Electrical issue

249

Powering on/off behavior

175

Smell

122

Recent change

106

Infotainment behavior

76

HVAC behavior

62

Wiper/washer behavior

38

Electrified system issue

29

Communication/network issue

6

Charging behavior

3

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2021 HYUNDAI ELANTRA HYBRID

Filed Oct 22, 2026


Approximately once every 500 - 2000 miles (maybe more frequently this year), my car suddenly begins to accelerate hard. This happens even if my foot is completely off the gas pedal. Usually, before the problem becomes severe, there are a few minutes in which I suspect the car is sometimes lurching forward, or losing some ability to accelerate. Then the problem worsens til the car is almost undriveable... it speeds up, I slow it down with the brakes, I release the brakes, the car speeds up, I…

2023 HYUNDAI ELANTRA

Filed Oct 21, 2026


I have a 2023 Hyundal Elantra SEL and my rear camera starts flickering and also goes blank frequently. In fact nowadays it is rarely working. I understand that there was a recall for 2021 and 2022 but not for 2023 yet. However it seems the issue continues with 2023 as well cause when I google I see I am not the only one having this issue. I called the dealership and because I am out of warranty they say they will charge as there is no recall for 2023.

2017 HYUNDAI ELANTRA

Filed Oct 19, 2026


My 2017 Hyundai Elantra SE 2.0L (outside Recall 157/17V063 VIN range) has suffered 7 intermittent brake failures since 06/03/2026 (~118,563 mi), involving total loss of braking power, a rock-hard pedal, and/or resistance during pedal depression. The vehicle is at Temecula Hyundai and available for inspection. SAFETY RISK: Across 7 incidents (06/03, 06/17, 06/23, 08/29, 09/19, 10/09, 10/11), the brake pedal either met strong resistance halfway down with rapid metallic ticking from the…

2023 HYUNDAI ELANTRA

Filed Oct 18, 2026


A month ago my car started making a knocking noise very loudly at start up, and once driving for about 5 to 8 minutes it kind of stops, my speed doesn't accelerate as normal and if I go over 67 mph feels like I'll lose control. I see Hyundai have a knock sensor recall and from the video on the website my car makes same sound but my 2023 Elantra isn't list on the recall list. I'm the first Original owner of the vehicle only at 80,000 miles

2019 HYUNDAI ELANTRA

Filed Oct 17, 2026


It was no incident. Car died and mechanic says engine is locked. Got oils changed everytime in a timely manner and this is a fairly new car. Please help

2024 HYUNDAI ELANTRA

Filed Oct 16, 2026


My 2024 Hyundai Elantra limited keep slamming the breaks and Hyundai keep running me in circles and won’t fix it. I fear my vehicle will cause a collision. A case with Hyundai has been open for over 3 months.

2012 HYUNDAI ELANTRA

Filed Oct 16, 2026


Fire

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Elantra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was smoke coming from under the hood. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the road, and the contact exited the vehicle. The contact noticed fire coming from the engine compartment. The fire department arrived and extinguished the fire. The contact had previously scheduled an…

2018 HYUNDAI ELANTRA

Filed Oct 16, 2026


engine mounts have been replaced already twice and they keep going bad last time was over a year ago and now it's bad again making noises vibrate and this replacement was done by the dealership with parts from Hyundai apparently under warranty and now warranty is almost done worries me that in a year without warranty i have to replace them again something is really off with either the engine or the parts they are replacing

2020 HYUNDAI ELANTRA

Filed Oct 15, 2026


The car went into 'limp mode' after rpm fluxuation. It's in the shop. Blake, a service manager at Temecula Hyundai, tells me it has piston slap, which AI says is related to a piston ring recall for this car. Blake went on to say it has 2 power train issues (and needs a catalytic converter). NHTSA shows no recall, but whether engine or transmission, my daughter was nearly rear-ended due to this mechanical failure occurring on a two-lane highway at 55 mph. RE: Transmission (copied from…

2021 HYUNDAI ELANTRA

Filed Oct 14, 2026


my car has 60,000 miles and the horns on the car have been replaced 3 times Hyundai issued an extended warranty for the horns on certain 2021-2025 model year ELANTRA, 2022-2025 model year ELANTRA N and 2021-2025 model year ELANTRA Hybrid vehicles' for the 10 years or 120,000 miles from the date of original retail delivery I don't know what world this is acceptable in but it's not acceptable too me after have 3 sets of horns replaced

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Updated October 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.