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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

2,889

Condition issue

2,308

Reporting mechanism

1,895

Safety restraint issue

1,552

Noise

1,304

Engine behavior

1,222

Steering behavior

817

Performance issue

709

Safety restraint behavior

685

Driver assistance issue

544

Braking behavior

529

Lighting behavior

499

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

495

Vibration/harshness

495

Fluid issue

454

Access/entry issue

438

Thermal issue

402

Starting behavior

393

Ride/handling behavior

316

Electrical issue

255

Powering on/off behavior

141

Smell

120

Recent change

101

Infotainment behavior

66

HVAC behavior

57

Wiper/washer behavior

38

Electrified system issue

26

Communication/network issue

7

Charging behavior

1

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


5 injured
Crash

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.

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Updated September 6, 2026. Refreshed nightly.