Does the 2000 Hyundai Elantra have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2000 Hyundai Elantra, the most recent reported on September 11, 2000 (Electrical system: wiring). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Hyundai Elantra?

Owners have filed 197 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine and engine cooling (43 complaints), followed by air bags (39).

How many 2000 Hyundai Elantra complaints mention a crash or fire?

36 of 197 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 31 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2000 Hyundai Elantra recalls and problems

1 recall and 197 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2000 Hyundai Elantra.

recalls

197

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2000 Hyundai Elantra recalls

Electrical system: wiring

NHTSA campaign 00V259001 · reported September 11, 2000 · HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY · 165,977 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Vehicle description: some sonata vehicles equipped with 2.5 liter v-6 engines and all elantra model vehicles may have experienced intermittent low-speed engine stalling, which could occur if the maf (mass air flow) sensor electrical signal is interrupted as a result of engine vibration transmitted to the maf sensor connector wiring harness.
The risk: This condition can cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will re-route the maf sensor connector wiring harness.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Engine and engine cooling43
Air bags39
Electrical system33
Visibility26
Power train22
Seat belts15
Tires8
Service brakes, hydraulic7
Structure7
Vehicle speed control7

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jan 12, 2023 · Engine · 19,000 miles
The contact owns a 2000 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed, there was an abnormal odor entering the cabin of the vehicle, causing the contact to be nauseated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that there was no cabin air filter installed in the vehicle…

Feb 11, 2021 · Structure
WINDOWS NEED REPAIRS, FALLS DOWN. HORN NEEDS SEVERAL REPAIRS. PAINT OXIDIZED.. AUTO WAS STATIONARY.

Aug 12, 2018 · Electrical system
ENGINE STALLS AIR CONDITIONER BELT SQUEETS

Aug 12, 2018 · Service brakes · 12,000 miles
ENGINE STALL , SEVERELY WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. ALSO I HAD TO PAY MIDAS $600 FOR BRAKE ROTOR JOB FRONT AND BACK

Jul 30, 2018 · Fuel/propulsion system
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING OUT OF THE FUEL TANK. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO FILL UP THE FUEL TANK, ALL THE FUEL EXPELLED OUT OF THE TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO LEE HYUNDAI (1960 SKIBO RD, FAYETTEVILLE, NC 28314), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER…

Elantra model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2000	1	197	36	2
2001	6	315	71	4
2002	6	342	58	4
2003	5	234	42	1

Across all years, the 2013 Elantra has the most complaints (1,314). All Hyundai Elantra years →

Questions

Does the 2000 Hyundai Elantra have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2000 Hyundai Elantra, the most recent reported on September 11, 2000 (Electrical system: wiring). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Hyundai Elantra?: Owners have filed 197 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine and engine cooling (43 complaints), followed by air bags (39).
How many 2000 Hyundai Elantra complaints mention a crash or fire?: 36 of 197 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 31 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received January 12, 2023.