Hyundai Elantra GT: which model years to avoid
Complaint and recall totals for every Hyundai Elantra GT model year we track, ranked by severity.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 732 | 0 | 35 | 3 | 46.7 Medium | ENGINE |
| 2018 | 49 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 28.6 Low | ENGINE |
| 2019 | 195 | 0 | 11 | 3 | 64.6 Medium | ENGINE |
| 2020 | 190 | 0 | 19 | 5 | 161.1 High | ENGINE |
Across 4 model years, the 2020 Hyundai Elantra GT carries the highest severity index (161.1, driven by engine), while the 2018 is the cleanest at 28.6.
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.