Hyundai Elantra GT recalls and safety
2 recalls · crash ratings 2013-2020 · 118 owner complaints
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recalls
The Hyundai Elantra GT has 2 recalls covering 3,579 vehicles as reported; model year 2018 is covered by the most (1). The 2020 Hyundai Elantra GT earned 4 of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Owners filed 14 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
2
Most for 2018: 1
Units affected
3,579
As reported
Overall stars
4 of 5
Model year 2020
Complaints, 12 mo
14
0.0% 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
8 rated versions, model years 2013 to 2020
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5 HB · FWD | 10.7% risk | |||
| 2019 | 5 HB · FWD | 10.7% risk | |||
| 2018 | 5 HB · FWD | 10.7% risk | |||
| 2017 | 5 HB · FWD | 10.9% risk | |||
| 2016 | 5 HB · FWD | 10.9% risk | |||
| 2015 | 5 HB · FWD | 10.9% risk | |||
| 2014 | 5 HB · FWD | 10.9% risk | |||
| 2013 | 5 HB · FWD | 10.9% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Hyundai Elantra GT, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
14 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Engine79
- Power train12
- Electrical system9
- Unknown or other9
- Service brakes8
- Fuel/propulsion system7
- Vehicle speed control5
- Complaints
- 118
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 1
- People injured
- 1
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Hyundai Elantra GT by component
- Air bags1 · 3,493 units
- Visibility1 · 86 units
Hyundai Elantra GT recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2026 | Hyundai Elantra, Elantra GT (2015-2016): Air bagsNo. 26V307000 | Injury | 3,493 |
| Dec 14, 2018 | Hyundai Elantra GT (2018): VisibilityNo. 18V891000 | Injury | 86 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT. 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 GT have?
2 recalls cover the Hyundai Elantra GT, for 3,579 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is air bags (1 recalls).
What is the safety rating of the 2020 Hyundai Elantra GT?
4 of 5 stars overall (5 HB): frontal crash 4, side crash 4 and rollover 4 stars, with a 10.7% chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
What do owners complain about most on the Hyundai Elantra GT?
Engine: named in 79 of the 118 safety complaints about the Hyundai Elantra GT, then power train (12). 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.