Recalls by ModelHyundai Elantra recalls and problems by year
Since 2000 the Hyundai Elantra has 53 recall campaigns and 8,107 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The model years with the most complaints are 2013, 2017, 2012.
53recalls
8,107complaints
2do-not-drive / park-outside recalls
Complaints by model year
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Darker bars: the three years with the most complaints. Click a bar to open that year.
Recalls by model year
Most reported problem areas, all years
Engine1,830
Air Bags1,207
Steering1,132
Service Brakes1,000
Unknown or other801
Suspension578
Power Train526
Every model year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | 0 | 22 | 4 | 0 | 8 |
| 2024 | 1 | 57 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| 2023 | 2 | 104 | 8 | 0 | 6 |
| 2022 | 5 | 102 | 7 | 1 | 10 |
| 2021 | 6 | 132 | 8 | 1 | 3 |
| 2020 | 3 | 255 | 21 | 6 | 16 |
| 2019 | 1 | 253 | 12 | 3 | 4 |
| 2018 | 0 | 284 | 12 | 7 | 6 |
| 2017 | 4 | 771 | 37 | 6 | 24 |
| 2016 | 2 | 293 | 22 | 5 | 17 |
| 2015 | 3 | 262 | 27 | 8 | 25 |
| 2014 | 2 | 386 | 35 | 16 | 31 |
| 2013 | 4 | 1,317 | 93 | 31 | 66 |
| 2012 | 4 | 654 | 47 | 12 | 44 |
| 2011 | 5 | 433 | 17 | 8 | 10 |
| 2010 | 3 | 380 | 45 | 9 | 48 |
| 2009 | 4 | 255 | 28 | 11 | 24 |
| 2008 | 7 | 315 | 38 | 24 | 41 |
| 2007 | 6 | 267 | 21 | 13 | 17 |
| 2006 | 1 | 155 | 28 | 0 | 23 |
| 2005 | 4 | 137 | 30 | 3 | 26 |
| 2004 | 5 | 182 | 24 | 2 | 26 |
| 2003 | 5 | 234 | 42 | 1 | 33 |
| 2002 | 6 | 342 | 58 | 4 | 40 |
| 2001 | 6 | 315 | 71 | 4 | 59 |
| 2000 | 1 | 197 | 36 | 2 | 31 |
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Questions
What is the worst year for the Hyundai Elantra?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2013 (1,317), 2017 (771), 2012 (654) model years have the most. More vehicles sold also means more complaints, so compare neighbouring years too.