Hyundai Elantra recalls and safety
57 recalls · crash ratings 2012-2026 · 8,732 owner complaints
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The Hyundai Elantra has 57 recalls covering 8.58 million vehicles as reported; model year 2008 is covered by the most (8). The 2026 Hyundai Elantra earned 5 of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Owners filed 434 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; engine is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
57
Most for 2008: 8
Units affected
8.58M
As reported
Overall stars
5 of 5
Model year 2026
Complaints, 12 mo
434
+15.4% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
17 rated versions, model years 2012 to 2026
Overall stars by model year
The best and lowest overall rating of the versions tested each year (5 is best).
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4DR · FWD | 10.1% risk | |||
| 2025 | 4 DR · FWD | 10.1% risk | |||
| 2024 | 4 DR · FWD | 10.1% risk | |||
| 2023 | 4 DR · FWD | 10.1% risk | |||
| 2022 | 4 DR · FWD | 10.1% risk | |||
| 2021 | 4 DR · FWD | 10.1% risk | |||
| 2020 | 4 DR · FWD | 10.7% risk | |||
| 2019 | 4 DR · FWD | 10.7% risk | |||
| 2018 | 4 DR · FWD | 10.7% risk | |||
| 2017 | 4 DR · FWD | 10.7% risk | |||
| 2017 | 4 DR · FWD | 10.7% risk | |||
| 2016 | 4 DR · FWD | 10.9% risk | |||
| 2015 | 4 DR · FWD | 10.9% risk | |||
| 2014 | 4 DR · FWD | 10.9% risk | |||
| 2013 | 4 DR · FWD | 10.9% risk | |||
| 2012 | 4 DR · FWD | 11.0% risk |
The 16 newest of 17 rated versions. Download the CSV for all of them, with the safety features.
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Hyundai Elantra, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
434 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Engine1,648
- Air bags1,339
- Steering1,147
- Electrical system1,059
- Unknown or other825
- Power train675
- Suspension597
- Complaints
- 8,732
- Crashes reported
- 891
- Fires reported
- 191
- People injured
- 732
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Hyundai Elantra by component
- Air bags14 · 769K units
- Fuel system, gasoline8 · 466K units
- Service brakes, hydraulic6 · 2.86M units
- Exterior lighting4 · 2.31M units
- Seat belts4 · 238K units
- Steering3 · 205K units
- Suspension3 · 190K units
- Electrical system2 · 167K units
Hyundai Elantra recalls
The 25 newest of 57
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2026 Hyundai Elantra recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2026 Hyundai Elantra. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Hyundai Elantra have?
57 recalls cover the Hyundai Elantra, for 8.58 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is air bags (14 recalls).
What is the safety rating of the 2026 Hyundai Elantra?
5 of 5 stars overall (4DR): frontal crash 4, side crash 5 and rollover 5 stars, with a 10.1% chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
What do owners complain about most on the Hyundai Elantra?
Engine: named in 1,648 of the 8,732 safety complaints about the Hyundai Elantra, then air bags (1,339). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.