2024 Hyundai Elantra: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 52 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 1 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
52
Complaints
1
Recalls
5
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
2
Injuries
69.2
Severity index
Severity index 69.2 - Medium. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 67 2024 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2024 Hyundai Elantra ranks 26 of 67 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 61% of its model-year peers. See the full 2024 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 17 | 32.7% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 15 | 28.8% |
| ENGINE | 8 | 15.4% |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 8 | 15.4% |
| STEERING | 7 | 13.5% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 6 | 11.5% |
| LANE DEPARTURE | 5 | 9.6% |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 | 5.8% |
The single most-reported system is UNKNOWN OR OTHER, cited in 17 of 52 complaints (32.7%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 12 |
| 2025 | 33 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 7 |
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24V308000 | 01/05/2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Elantra, Venue, and Kona vehicles. An electrical short circuit may occur in the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve assembly, which can result in a loss of drive power. |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.