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Hyundai Elantra

Data refreshed August 8, 2026

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Complaints

8,965

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

736

Crashes

904

Fires

196

Top reported issues — Hyundai Elantra

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Operating state

2,879

Condition issue

2,300

Reporting mechanism

1,889

Safety restraint issue

1,551

Noise

1,298

Engine behavior

1,212

Steering behavior

811

Performance issue

705

Safety restraint behavior

684

Driver assistance issue

539

Braking behavior

525

Lighting behavior

498

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

493

Vibration/harshness

489

Fluid issue

453

Access/entry issue

437

Thermal issue

399

Starting behavior

391

Ride/handling behavior

315

Electrical issue

255

Powering on/off behavior

139

Smell

120

Recent change

99

Infotainment behavior

66

HVAC behavior

56

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.

2011 HYUNDAI ELANTRA

Filed Aug 5, 2026


My steering wheel began to make clanking sound and lost the tension that allows for smooth turning of the wheel for both left and right. I looked it up and have found that this is a known issue that Hyundai has not addressed. Hyundai had a batch of bad steering wheel couplers that were installed in numerous models. This steering issue could cause someone to over compensate when turning the steering wheel. Since it does not have tension, it feels like the steering is disconnected from the…

2022 HYUNDAI ELANTRA

Filed Aug 5, 2026


Transmission slippage, near failure, unable to accelerate safely past 20mph. Need to floor the gas peddle which causes me to go over the desired speed.

2017 HYUNDAI ELANTRA

Filed Aug 5, 2026


Car wouldn't start. Makes clicking sound. Mechanic diagnosed it and said timing chain is broken, valves are bent and pistons broken.

2009 HYUNDAI ELANTRA

Filed Aug 4, 2026


The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Elantra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V061000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the TPMS and powertrain warning lights illuminated, but the vehicle drove normally. The contact stated that a month later, while the vehicle was parked and turned off, a pedestrian saw smoke coming from the engine compartment. The contact arrived at the scene, and the Police and Fire Department…

2009 HYUNDAI ELANTRA

Filed Aug 4, 2026


Fire

My ABS system started smoking while the vehicle was in the off position. Police and fire department showed up. Police report number is 2026151090. I was called outside from the establishment and the emergency services were waiting on me. Corporate is now trying to get me to pay the tow out of pocket. I called the NTSHA holiness but was unable to mention this issue about the towing. Also corporate has stated they will likely not service the vehicle.

2018 HYUNDAI ELANTRA

Filed Aug 3, 2026


On July 13, 2026, my engine light came on and I don't understand why. My oil change was update and not sure what else can be wrong. So, I went to AutoZone so that can do a diagnostic and they gave me a printout of the problem. Took the vehicle to the shop gave him the printout from AutoZone so that he will know what the problem is. Brought the part and that didn't take the engine light off and I paid $300 for nothing because I am still experiencing the issue. I took it back to the shop and…

2017 HYUNDAI ELANTRA

Filed Aug 3, 2026


1 injured
Crash

AIRBAGS FAILED

2012 HYUNDAI ELANTRA

Filed Aug 3, 2026


The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the brake pedal felt spongy while depressed. After parking the vehicle, the contact later restarted the vehicle, and the brake pedal extended to the floor while depressed. While inspecting under the hood, the contact discovered that there was no brake fluid inside the brake fluid reservoir. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired…

2022 HYUNDAI ELANTRA

Filed Aug 3, 2026


I own a 2022 Hyundai Elantra with only 72,000 miles my check engine light came on for the code p048900 for the Egr valve. It is no longer covered by any warranties but other year models have been recalled due to the same issue.

2019 HYUNDAI ELANTRA

Filed Jul 29, 2026


About two months ago, I had to replace the camshaft on my vehicle. Then about 3 weeks ago while driving down the road I began to hear a grinding slap near the front right of the vehicle. Then the power died and the vehicle limped into a parking lot. After stopping for about 30 minutes, I was able to restart the vehicle and get it home. The same noise occurred the whole drive. I couldn't start it again, and had it towed to my mechanic. The mechanic's review showed that the engine had seized up…

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Updated August 8, 2026. Refreshed nightly.