How many recalls does the Hyundai Elantra have?

NHTSA lists 13 recalls for the Hyundai Elantra across the 2010-2014, 2015-2019, 2020-2024 generations covered here. A recall is an official safety action with a free remedy at a franchised dealer.

What are the most common problems on the Hyundai Elantra?

Across 1,515 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported systems on the Hyundai Elantra are Engine (432), Electrical System (255), Unknown Or Other (217), Steering (160), Structure (131), Air Bags (127).

Hyundai Elantra recalls & common problems

NHTSA safety recalls and owner-reported complaints for the Hyundai Elantra across the 2010-2014, 2015-2019, 2020-2024 generations. Real, government-sourced figures — use them to gauge how common a problem actually is before you spend on parts.

Compact Sedan 13 NHTSA recalls 1,515 owner complaints

13 NHTSA recalls

1,515 owner complaints

88 citing a crash

19 citing a fire

68 citing an injury

Most-reported systems on the Hyundai Elantra

The component categories Hyundai owners file the most complaints about with NHTSA, summed across all generations covered.

Engine 432
Electrical System 255
Unknown Or Other 217
Steering 160
Structure 131
Air Bags 127

Recalls & complaints by model year

Jump to the generation that matches your Elantra:

Generation	Recalls	Complaints	Diagnose
2010-2014 Hyundai Elantra	4	669	Codes & recalls →
2015-2019 Hyundai Elantra	4	754	Codes & recalls →
2020-2024 Hyundai Elantra	5	92	Codes & recalls →

Recent recalls on the Hyundai Elantra

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

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA Nov 2024

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe, Santa Fe HEV, Elantra, Elantra HEV and 2022 Elantra N and Santa Fe PHEV vehicles. Due to a damaged printed circuit board, the rearview camera image may fail to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comp…
NHTSA campaign 24V879000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE Sep 2023

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicl…
NHTSA campaign 23V651000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Aug 2022

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Elantra N and 2022-2023 Elantra vehicles. 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
SEAT BELTS:FRONT May 2022

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Accent, 2021-2022 Elantra, and 2021-2022 Elantra HEV vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.…
NHTSA campaign 22V354000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT Apr 2022

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Elantra and 2020 Accent vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver and passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.…
NHTSA campaign 22V218000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT Mar 2022

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Elantra and Elantra HEV vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front passenger-side seat belt pretensioner may explode upon deployment.…
NHTSA campaign 22V123000

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