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Hyundai Elantra

8,541 owner complaints (NHTSA, USA) + recalls with manufacturer remedies. Real numbers, not prose.

Worst year: 2013 · 1,294 complaints

Most reported problem areas: Engine

Complaints by model year

1992
27⚠ 1 🔥 4
1993
27⚠ 2 🔥 1
1994
77⚠ 21 🔥 2
1995
111⚠ 28 🔥 4
1996
97⚠ 11 🔥 3
1997
116⚠ 20
1998
55⚠ 8
1999
133⚠ 21 🔥 2
2000
202⚠ 36 🔥 2
2001
316⚠ 71 🔥 4
2002
340⚠ 56 🔥 4
2003
233⚠ 41 🔥 1
2004
181⚠ 24 🔥 2
2005
137⚠ 30 🔥 3
2006
150⚠ 28
2007
264⚠ 21 🔥 13
2008
312⚠ 38 🔥 23
2009
245⚠ 28 🔥 10
2010
375⚠ 45 🔥 9
2011
426⚠ 17 🔥 8
2012
643⚠ 47 🔥 11
2013
1,294⚠ 92 🔥 30
2014
373⚠ 35 🔥 14
2015
254⚠ 27 🔥 8
2016
281⚠ 22 🔥 5
2017
751⚠ 36 🔥 6
2018
272⚠ 12 🔥 7
2019
237⚠ 12 🔥 3
2020
233⚠ 20 🔥 6
2021
127⚠ 8 🔥 1
2022
92⚠ 5 🔥 1
2023
89⚠ 8
2024
52⚠ 5
2025
19⚠ 3

Most reported problem areas

Engine1,589
Air Bags1,343
Steering1,132
Electrical System1,062
Service Brakes1,052
Unknown Or Other787
Power Train656
Suspension609
Structure493
Hydraulic454

Recalls with manufacturer remedy (33)

2026 Air Bags (26V254000)

Dealers will inspect and replace the impact sensor(s), as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 11, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 299. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 22, 2026.

2024 Engine And Engine Cooling (24V308000)

Dealers will replace the exhaust gas recirculation valve assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 28, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 260.

2022 Seat Belts (22V123000)

Dealers will replace the seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 19, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 220. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-796 and 22V-069. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 22V-354. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed.

2021 Seats (21V302000)

Dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the seat back frame assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 21, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-888-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 204.

2020 Suspension (19V721000)

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, tighten the ball joint fasteners, free of charge. The recall began November 20, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 185.

2017 Air Bags (16V232000)

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on May 5,2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 144.

2017 Service Brakes, Hydraulic (17V063000)

Hyundai has notified owners, and dealers will replace the brake system booster assembly, free of charge. The recall began on February 6, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 157.

2017 Steering (17V213000)

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EPS motor, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 28, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-243-7766. Hyundai's number for this recall 161.

2016 Air Bags (26V307000)

Dealers will inspect and replace the air bag inflator, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 13, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 300. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 16, 2026.

2016 Latches/locks/linkages (24V146000)

Dealers will replace the trunk latch base sub-assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 256.

2014 Service Brakes, Hydraulic (23V651000)

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.

2013 Air Bags (13V115000)

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will apply adhesive strips to the headliner, free of charge. The safety recall began during April 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall campaign number is 109.

2013 Service Brakes, Hydraulic (17V769000)

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal stopper pad, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 8, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 170. This campaign expands recall 16V574.

2013 Exterior Lighting (16V574000)

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal stopper pad with an improved part, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on September 30, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 146.

2011 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (15V871000)

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will verify the proper operation of the ESC sensors, and update the ESC system's calibration, free of charge. The recall began June 6, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 137.

2011 Suspension (15V629000)

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front coil springs, free of charge. Interim notifications were mailed on November 17, 2015. The recall began on January 6, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 133. Note: Vehicles that were previously registered in salt belt states but are currently registered elsewhere are eligible to be inspected and repaired.

2008 Fuel System, Gasoline (08V429000)

Dealers WILL Replace THE FUEL PUMP Subassembly FREE OF Charge. THE Recall Began ON September 15, 2008. Owners MAY Contact Hyundai AT 1-800-633-5151.

2008 Fuel System, Gasoline (08V694000)

Dealers WILL Replace THE Vehicle'S FUEL PUMP Subassembly. THE Recall Began ON February 9, 2009. Owners MAY Contact HPR AT 1-800-981-0188.

2007 Air Bags (11V143000)

Dealers WILL Install A Protective Cover OVER THE Weight Classification System Connector TO Prevent Contamination. THIS Service WILL BE Performed FREE OF Charge. THE Safety Recall IS Expecting TO Begin During April 2011. Owners MAY Contact Hyundai'S Customer Assistance Center AT 1-800-633-5151.

2007 Air Bags (11V179000)

Dealers WILL Reprogram THE AIR BAG Control Module FREE OF Charge. THE Safety Recall IS Expecting TO Begin During April 2011. Owners MAY Contact Hyundai'S Customer Assistance Center AT 1-800-633-5151.

2004 Air Bags (05V479000)

Dealers WILL Reprogram THE Vehicle'S OCS Electronic Control UNIT (ECU) TO Remove THE Feature THAT MAY Cause THE CRS TO BE Recognized AS AN Adult. THE Recall Began ON November 15, 2005. Owners MAY Contact Hyundai OF Puerto RICO AT 1-800-981-0188.

2004 Fuel System, Gasoline (04V208000)

Dealers WILL Inspect THE Position OF THE Vapor TUBE HOSE Clamp AND Correctly Position THE Clamp, IF Necessary. Owner Notification Began ON MAY 24, 2004. Owners Should Contact Hyundai AT 1-800-633-5151.

2004 Fuel System, Gasoline (04V370000)

Dealers WILL Inspect THE Position OF THE Vapor TUBE HOSE Clamp EARS AND Correctly Position THE Clamp, IF Necessary. THE Recall Began ON October 5, 2004. Owners Should Contact Hyundai DE Puerto RICO AT 1-800-981-0188.

2004 Air Bags (03V322000)

THE Occupant Classification Sensor WILL BE Reprogrammed.

2004 Air Bags (05V395000)

Dealers WILL Reprogram THE Vehicle'S OCS Electronic Control UNIT (ECU) TO Remove THE Feature THAT MAY Cause THE CRS TO BE Recognized AS AN Adult. THE Recall Began ON October 31, 2005. Owners MAY Contact Hyundai AT 1-800-633-5151.

2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic (03V496000)

Dealers WILL Reposition THE REAR Brake Tubes, Install Brake TUBE Clips, AND Apply ANTI-Corrosion Material TO THE REAR Brake Tubes. Owner Notification Began January 22, 2004. Owners Should Contact Hyundai OF Puerto RICO AT 1-800-633-5151.

2002 Air Bags (08V533000)

Dealers WILL Install NEW SIDE Impact AIR BAG Wiring Harness Connector Clips AND Revised SIDE Impact AIR BAG Wiring Harness Attachments Under THE Driver'S AND Front Passenger'S Seats. THE Recall IS Expected TO Begin During THE Fourth Quarter OF 2008, AND WILL BE SENT OUT IN SIX Mailings. Owners MAY Contact Hyundai AT 1-800-633-5151.

2001 Air Bags (00V332000)

Dealers WILL Replace THE TWO Satellite Sensors.

2001 Air Bags (08V532000)

Dealers WILL Install A Protective Cover OVER THE Vehicle'S AIR BAG Control Module Connector. THE Recall Owner Notification Began ON November 30, 2008, AND Letters WILL BE SENT OUT IN SIX Mailings. Owners MAY Contact Hyundai AT 1-800-633-5151.

2000 Electrical System (00V259001)

Dealers WILL RE-Route THE MAF Sensor Connector Wiring Harness.

1999 Power Train (99V178000)

Dealers WILL Replace THE Pressure Control Solenoid Valve.

1996 Fuel System, Gasoline (00V095002)

Dealers WILL Pressure Check THE Vehicle'S FUEL TANK TO Determine IF IT HAS Cracked. IF THE FUEL TANK HAS Cracked, IT WILL BE Replaced.

1995 Air Bags (95V101000)

Dealers WILL Inspect THE AIR BAG Assembly Wiring Harness Connector TO Determine IF IT Contains A Terminal Holder. IF IT DOES NOT, ONE WILL BE Installed.

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