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Hyundai Elantra recalls by year & common problems

NHTSA safety recalls and owner-reported complaints for every Hyundai Elantra model year from 2010 to 2025. Real, government-sourced figures — use them to gauge how common a problem actually is before you spend on parts.

Compact Sedan Model years 2010–2025 31 NHTSA recalls 5,826 owner complaints
31 NHTSA recalls
5,826 owner complaints
16 model years covered
408 citing a crash
115 citing a fire
326 citing an injury

Hyundai Elantra recalls & complaints by model year

Every Elantra model year from 2010–2025. Pick yours to jump to its recall list.

Model year Recalls Complaints Details
2010 Hyundai Elantra 3 380 2010 recalls ↓
2011 Hyundai Elantra 5 432 2011 recalls ↓
2012 Hyundai Elantra 4 654 2012 recalls ↓
2013 Hyundai Elantra 4 1,314 2013 recalls ↓
2014 Hyundai Elantra 2 386 2014 recalls ↓
2015 Hyundai Elantra 3 262 2015 recalls ↓
2016 Hyundai Elantra 2 293 2016 recalls ↓
2017 Hyundai Elantra 4 769 2017 recalls ↓
2018 Hyundai Elantra 0 284 No recalls
2019 Hyundai Elantra 1 252 2019 recalls ↓
2020 Hyundai Elantra 3 254 2020 recalls ↓
2021 Hyundai Elantra 6 161 2021 recalls ↓
2022 Hyundai Elantra 5 142 2022 recalls ↓
2023 Hyundai Elantra 3 155 2023 recalls ↓
2024 Hyundai Elantra 1 61 2024 recalls ↓
2025 Hyundai Elantra 1 27 2025 recalls ↓

A recall campaign that covers several model years is counted in each of them, so the yearly figures add up to 47 while NHTSA lists 31 separate campaigns.

Most-reported systems on the Hyundai Elantra

The component categories Hyundai owners file the most complaints about with NHTSA, summed across model years 2010–2025.

Recent recalls on the Hyundai Elantra

The most recent NHTSA recall campaigns on file across every model year. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your specific vehicle is affected and unrepaired.

Every Hyundai Elantra recall, year by year

Each NHTSA recall campaign listed for that model year, newest first. A recall applies to specific VINs, so enter yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your vehicle is included and still unrepaired.

2010 Hyundai Elantra recalls (3)

  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP › CONTROL UNIT/MODULE Feb 2020

    On February 21, 2020 Hyundai expanded the recall to include 46,425 model year 2007-2008 Entourage and 2007 Santa Fe vehicles. Moisture may enter the Anti-lock Brake (ABS) Module and result in an electrical short.

    NHTSA campaign 20V061000
  • STEERING › ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM Feb 2015

    The electronic power steering (EPS) electronic control unit (ECU) may sense a discrepancy in the steering input signals and, as a result, disable the steering power assist.

    NHTSA campaign 15V100000
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING › BRAKE LIGHTS › SWITCH Apr 2013

    Originally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2007-2010 Elantra, model year 2007-2011 Santa Fe, model year 2008-2009 Veracruz, model year 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, and model year 2011 Sonata vehicles.

    NHTSA campaign 13V113000

2011 Hyundai Elantra recalls (5)

  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP › CONTROL UNIT/MODULE Sep 2023

    The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

    NHTSA campaign 23V651000 · also 2012–2015
  • EQUIPMENT › ELECTRICAL Jul 2020

    The 12V accessory socket outlet may have been over-tightened during installation, possibly disabling the thermal fuse and allowing the outlet to overheat with prolonged use, such as by using the Tire Mobility Kit air compressor to inflate a tire.

    NHTSA campaign 20V393000 · also 2012
  • ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) Dec 2015

    Due to an electronic stability control (ESC) sensor malfunction, the brakes for one or more wheels may be applied unexpectedly and the engine power may be reduced.

    NHTSA campaign 15V871000 · also 2012
  • SUSPENSION › FRONT › SPRINGS › COIL SPRINGS Oct 2015

    Road salt may corrode the front coil springs, possibly resulting in the coil springs fracturing.

    NHTSA campaign 15V629000
  • AIR BAGS › SIDE/WINDOW Apr 2013

    A support bracket attached to the headliner may become displaced during a side curtain airbag deployment.

    NHTSA campaign 13V115000 · also 2012–2013

2012 Hyundai Elantra recalls (4)

  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP › CONTROL UNIT/MODULE Sep 2023

    The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

    NHTSA campaign 23V651000 · also 2011 and 2013–2015
  • EQUIPMENT › ELECTRICAL Jul 2020

    The 12V accessory socket outlet may have been over-tightened during installation, possibly disabling the thermal fuse and allowing the outlet to overheat with prolonged use, such as by using the Tire Mobility Kit air compressor to inflate a tire.

    NHTSA campaign 20V393000 · also 2011
  • ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) Dec 2015

    Due to an electronic stability control (ESC) sensor malfunction, the brakes for one or more wheels may be applied unexpectedly and the engine power may be reduced.

    NHTSA campaign 15V871000 · also 2011
  • AIR BAGS › SIDE/WINDOW Apr 2013

    A support bracket attached to the headliner may become displaced during a side curtain airbag deployment.

    NHTSA campaign 13V115000 · also 2011 and 2013

2013 Hyundai Elantra recalls (4)

  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP › CONTROL UNIT/MODULE Sep 2023

    The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

    NHTSA campaign 23V651000 · also 2011–2012 and 2014–2015
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › PEDALS AND LINKAGES Nov 2017

    The brake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate allowing the brake light switch plunger to remain extended when the brake pedal is released. This will allow the brake lights to remain illuminated continuously.

    NHTSA campaign 17V769000 · also 2014
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING › BRAKE LIGHTS › SWITCH Aug 2016

    The brake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate allowing the brake light switch plunger to remain extended when the brake pedal is released.

    NHTSA campaign 16V574000
  • AIR BAGS › SIDE/WINDOW Apr 2013

    A support bracket attached to the headliner may become displaced during a side curtain airbag deployment.

    NHTSA campaign 13V115000 · also 2011–2012

2014 Hyundai Elantra recalls (2)

  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP › CONTROL UNIT/MODULE Sep 2023

    The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

    NHTSA campaign 23V651000 · also 2011–2013 and 2015
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › PEDALS AND LINKAGES Nov 2017

    The brake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate allowing the brake light switch plunger to remain extended when the brake pedal is released. This will allow the brake lights to remain illuminated continuously.

    NHTSA campaign 17V769000 · also 2013

2015 Hyundai Elantra recalls (3)

  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › DRIVER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE May 2026

    The driver's air bag inflator may rupture during deployment.

    NHTSA campaign 26V307000 · also 2016
  • LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES › TRUNK LID › LATCH Feb 2024

    The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."

    NHTSA campaign 24V146000 · also 2016
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP › CONTROL UNIT/MODULE Sep 2023

    The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

    NHTSA campaign 23V651000 · also 2011–2014

2016 Hyundai Elantra recalls (2)

  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › DRIVER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE May 2026

    The driver's air bag inflator may rupture during deployment.

    NHTSA campaign 26V307000 · also 2015
  • LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES › TRUNK LID › LATCH Feb 2024

    The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."

    NHTSA campaign 24V146000 · also 2015

2017 Hyundai Elantra recalls (4)

  • STEERING › ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM Mar 2017

    The affected vehicles may have a damaged Electronic Power Steering (MDPS) connector resulting in a loss of electric power steering assistance.

    NHTSA campaign 17V213000
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › POWER ASSIST › HYDRAULIC Jan 2017

    In the affected vehicles, the brake booster may fail, resulting in a loss of power brake assist.

    NHTSA campaign 17V063000
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › DRIVER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE Dec 2016

    In these vehicles, the end seal for the driver's frontal air bag inflator may not have been properly installed, possibly resulting in reduced inflation of the frontal air bag in the event of a crash.

    NHTSA campaign 16V956000
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL Apr 2016

    In these vehicles, the driver's frontal air bag may be missing a chemical enhancer required for the second stage air bag deployment, resulting in the second stage not deploying in certain crashes. The primary stage will deploy as intended.

    NHTSA campaign 16V232000

2019 Hyundai Elantra recalls (1)

  • ENGINE Apr 2021

    The piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which could result in engine damage.

    NHTSA campaign 21V301000 · also 2020

2020 Hyundai Elantra recalls (3)

  • ENGINE Apr 2021

    The piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which could result in engine damage.

    NHTSA campaign 21V301000 · also 2019
  • SUSPENSION › FRONT › CONTROL ARM › LOWER BALL JOINT Oct 2019

    The lower control arm ball joint fasteners may have been insufficiently tightened allowing the ball joint to detach from the lower control arm.

    NHTSA campaign 19V721000
  • WHEELS › LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS Oct 2019

    The right-side rear wheel lug nuts may have been insufficiently tightened, allowing the wheel to detach from the vehicle.

    NHTSA campaign 19V720000

2021 Hyundai Elantra recalls (6)

  • BACK OVER PREVENTION › SENSING SYSTEM › CAMERA Nov 2024

    Due to a damaged printed circuit board, the rearview camera image may fail to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    NHTSA campaign 24V879000 · also 2022
  • SEAT BELTS › FRONT May 2022

    In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.

    NHTSA campaign 22V354000 · also 2022
  • SEAT BELTS › FRONT Apr 2022

    In the event of a crash, the front driver and passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.

    NHTSA campaign 22V218000 · also 2022
  • VISIBILITY › WINDSHIELD Dec 2021

    During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash.

    NHTSA campaign 21V00M000
  • SEAT BELTS › FRONT Oct 2021

    In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioner(s) may explode upon deployment.

    NHTSA campaign 21V796000
  • SEATS › FRONT ASSEMBLY › RECLINER Apr 2021

    The driver and front passenger seat back recliners may have been improperly welded.

    NHTSA campaign 21V302000

2022 Hyundai Elantra recalls (5)

  • BACK OVER PREVENTION › SENSING SYSTEM › CAMERA Nov 2024

    Due to a damaged printed circuit board, the rearview camera image may fail to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    NHTSA campaign 24V879000 · also 2021
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL Aug 2022

    The emblem on the cover of the driver's front air bag may not have been welded properly, which can result in the emblem detaching upon deployment.

    NHTSA campaign 22V632000 · also 2023
  • SEAT BELTS › FRONT May 2022

    In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.

    NHTSA campaign 22V354000 · also 2021
  • SEAT BELTS › FRONT Apr 2022

    In the event of a crash, the front driver and passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.

    NHTSA campaign 22V218000 · also 2021
  • SEAT BELTS › FRONT Mar 2022

    In the event of a crash, the front passenger-side seat belt pretensioner may explode upon deployment.

    NHTSA campaign 22V123000

2023 Hyundai Elantra recalls (3)

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Aug 2023

    A software error in the motor control unit may cause unintended vehicle acceleration after the brake pedal is released.

    NHTSA campaign 23V589000
  • POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION › FLUID/LUBRICANT › PUMP Jul 2023

    The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump controller to overheat.

    NHTSA campaign 23V526000
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL Aug 2022

    The emblem on the cover of the driver's front air bag may not have been welded properly, which can result in the emblem detaching upon deployment.

    NHTSA campaign 22V632000 · also 2022

2024 Hyundai Elantra recalls (1)

  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › EXHAUST SYSTEM › EMISSION CONTROL › GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) May 2024

    An electrical short circuit may occur in the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve assembly, which can result in a loss of drive power.

    NHTSA campaign 24V308000

2025 Hyundai Elantra recalls (1)

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › PROPULSION SYSTEM › HYBRID MANAGEMENT › POWER CONTROL UNIT/MODULE (HPCU) May 2026

    The hybrid power control unit (HPCU) assembly may overheat.

    NHTSA campaign 26V308000

No recalls on file as of October 2026 for the 2018 Hyundai Elantra.

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Hyundai Elantra recalls: frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the Hyundai Elantra have?

NHTSA lists 31 recall campaigns for the Hyundai Elantra across model years 2010–2025 (16 model years covered here). The 2021 model year has the most, with 6. A recall is an official safety action with a free remedy at a franchised dealer.

Which Hyundai Elantra year has the most recalls?

The 2021 Hyundai Elantra has the most NHTSA recalls (6), followed by 2022 (5) and 2011 (5). A campaign that covers several model years counts toward each of them.

Which Hyundai Elantra years have no recalls?

As of October 2026, NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2018 Hyundai Elantra. Newer model years can still be recalled later, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Which Hyundai Elantra year has the most complaints?

Owners have filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2013 Hyundai Elantra (1,314), followed by 2017 (769) and 2012 (654). Older and higher-volume model years collect more reports simply by being on the road longer.

What are the most common problems on the Hyundai Elantra?

Across 5,826 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for model years 2010–2025, the most-reported systems on the Hyundai Elantra are Engine (1,599), Steering (842), Electrical System (827), Air Bags (567), Service Brakes (485) and Power Train (412).

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public recalls and complaints databases, model years 2010–2025, as of October 2026. Counts combine the records NHTSA files under “ELANTRA”, “ELANTRA HEV” and “ELANTRA HYBRID”. A complaint is an unverified owner report; a recall is an official safety action with a free remedy. High complaint counts often reflect high sales volume.