Hyundai Elantra GT years to avoid
Every Hyundai Elantra GT model year on file (2017-2020), ranked worst to best by severity index - the share of owner complaints that report a crash, fire, injury or fatality.
2020
Worst year on file
125.7
Severity index
Engine
Most-reported system
2017
Cleanest year on file
Ranked worst to best
| # | Model year | Severity | Complaints | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2020 Hyundai Elantra GT | 125.7 High | 192 | Engine |
| 2 | 2019 Hyundai Elantra GT | 63.2 Medium | 196 | Engine |
| 3 | 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT | 49.6 Medium | 51 | Engine |
| 4 | 2017 Hyundai Elantra GT | 48.3 Medium | 735 | Engine |
A high rank here means a larger share of this year's complaints described a crash, fire or injury - not that the vehicle is unsafe to drive, and not a reliability or repair-cost rating. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold.
Hyundai Elantra GT complaints and recalls by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 735 | 0 | 35 | 3 | 48.3 Medium | ENGINE |
| 2018 | 51 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 49.6 Medium | ENGINE |
| 2019 | 196 | 0 | 11 | 3 | 63.2 Medium | ENGINE |
| 2020 | 192 | 0 | 19 | 5 | 125.7 High | ENGINE |
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold; a high-volume seller will attract more filings than a rare trim.