Hyundai Elantra GT recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 98 owner complaints for the Hyundai Elantra GT (model years 2013–2020). The most reported problem area is engine (66 complaints), followed by power train (11 complaints).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 1 | 51 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2017 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2018 (51), 2017 (26) and 2019 (14). Among model years at least two years old, the 2015 has the fewest complaints on file (1).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Hyundai Elantra GT model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 66 | 4 of 8 | |
| Power train | 11 | 3 of 8 | |
| Service brakes | 9 | 4 of 8 | |
| Electrical system | 7 | 3 of 8 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 7 | 3 of 8 |
All 2 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V307000 | May 14, 2026 | Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module | 2016 | 3,493 |
| 18V891000 | Dec 14, 2018 | Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly | 2018 | 86 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 0 complaints and a fire in 1 complaint; 1 person injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.