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What owners say
Overview
Sentiment is sharply divided and heavily dependent on model year and powertrain. Long-term owner reports for older generations (pre-2011) with specific engines like the Beta II describe exceptional, Corolla-like reliability with examples re
Best version
Insufficient owner data available to identify a consensus "best" trim or version. Positive long-term reliability anecdotes are specifically tied to older models equipped with the Beta II engine (e.g., 2008-2010). For newer models, no specif
Generation by generation
Owner insights per generation and US complaint/recall records (NHTSA).
Complaints and recalls by model yearSource: NHTSA (US)Show table
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 156 | 4 | electrical system |
| 2021 | 157 | 6 | electrical system |
| 2020 | 430 | 3 | engine |
| 2018 | 323 | 1 | engine |
| 2017 | 1,490 | 4 | engine |
| 2016 | 552 | 2 | engine |
| 2013 | 2,616 | 4 | service brakes |
| 2012 | 1,326 | 5 | engine |
| 2010 | 900 | 4 | steering |
| 2008 | 315 | 7 | steering |
| 2006 | 155 | 1 | air bags |
| 2003 | 234 | 5 | suspension |
| 2001 | 330 | 6 | air bags |
| 2000 | 212 | 1 | engine and engine cooling |
Complaint counts come from owner reports filed with the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Higher-selling years naturally accumulate more complaints.
Recall notices59 on record · Source: NHTSA (US)Show recalls
2023 · air bags:frontalcampaign 22V632000
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.
2023 · power train:automatic transmission:fluid/lubricant:pumpcampaign 23V526000
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Palisade Tucson, 2023 Sonata, Elantra, and Kona vehicles. The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump controller to overheat.
2023 · electrical systemcampaign 23V589000
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Elantra HEV vehicles. A software error in the motor control unit may cause unintended vehicle acceleration after the brake pedal is released.
2023 · fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump:control/drive modulecampaign 24V528000
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Veloster N, 2019-2023 Genesis G70, 2022-2023 Elantra N, and Kona N vehicles. The fuel pump may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power.
2021 · seat belts:frontcampaign 21V796000
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Elantra, Elantra HEV, Venue, Genesis GV80 and 2022 Genesis GV70 vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioner(s) may explode upon deployment.
2021 · visibility:windshieldcampaign 21V00M000
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Santa Fe, 2021 Sonata, and Elantra vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash.
2021 · seats:front assembly:reclinercampaign 21V302000
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Elantra vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat back recliners may have been improperly welded.
2021 · seat belts:frontcampaign 22V218000
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.
2021 · seat belts:frontcampaign 22V354000
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.
2021 · back over prevention: sensing system: cameracampaign 24V879000
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 comply with the requirements of Federal Moto
2020 · enginecampaign 21V301000
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Elantra, 2019-2021 Kona and Veloster vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines. The piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which could result in engine damage.
2020 · wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studscampaign 19V720000
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019 Ioniq Hybrid and 2020 Elantra vehicles. The right-side rear wheel lug nuts may have been insufficiently tightened, allowing the wheel to detach from the vehicle.
2020 · suspension:front:control arm:lower ball jointcampaign 19V721000
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020 Elantra vehicles. The lower control arm ball joint fasteners may have been insufficiently tightened allowing the ball joint to detach from the lower control arm.
2018 · electrical systemcampaign 18V891000
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT vehicles. The panoramic sunroof motor may be incorrectly programmed, preventing the sunroof from detecting an obstacle while closing.
2017 · steering:electric power assist systemcampaign 17V213000
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Elantra vehicles. The affected vehicles may have a damaged Electronic Power Steering (MDPS) connector resulting in a loss of electric power steering assistance.
44 older recalls not shown. Check nhtsa.gov with your VIN for the full history.
Specifications
Generation
Version
N 2.0 T-GDI (286 Hp) N DCT
From 2023-2026
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