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Most common problems: Hyundai Elantra

The Elantra has 671 owner complaints and 17 safety recalls in the NHTSA database (2020–2025). Below are the most recent owner reports.

Latest owner complaints

Electrical System,Visibility/Wiper · 2023 · filed Aug 11, 2026

My rear back up camera started to not work here and there. Sometimes it would work find then later that day it would not work at all. I would not drive the car for a few days and and the camera would work fine for a day or so then not work once or twice during that trip. Now my back up camera will not turn on at all, I…

Suspension,Wheels · 2023 · filed Jun 11, 2026

Even before 40K miles, there has been sound from the suspension and engine mount at front wheels . Multiple visits to the dealer couldn’t resolve the problem and it poses a threat in road. Also there were multiple failures in the car before 40K miles such as oil temperature controller unit that led to overheating of e…

Electrical System,Lane Departure,Back Over Prevention · 2023 · filed May 11, 2026

The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving, the brakes and lane assist feature were independently activated, causing the vehicle to come to an abrupt stop. The contact stated that the message "Consider Taking a Break" was displayed after several minutes of driving. The vehi…

Power Train · 2020 · filed 10/30/2026

I am reporting a serious transmission problem with my 2020 Hyundai Elantra, which has approximately 66,000 miles I purchased this vehicle from a private seller approximately two months ago. At the time of purchase, the vehicle drove great, and I noticed no mechanical issues or unusual noises. After only two months o…

Electrical System · 2024 · filed 10/25/2026

Horn has failed 4 times since I bought the car new off the lot I go to honk my horn and nothing again this is my 4 time to take to the dealership and have had them replace it!! VERY DANGEROUS when you have NO HORN!!! Pls look into WHY the horn keeps randomly going out about every 12,000 miles I need a new horn!!!!

Electrical System · 2023 · filed 10/21/2026

I have a 2023 Hyundal Elantra SEL and my rear camera starts flickering and also goes blank frequently. In fact nowadays it is rarely working. I understand that there was a recall for 2021 and 2022 but not for 2023 yet. However it seems the issue continues with 2023 as well cause when I google I see I am not the only o…

Vehicle Speed Control,Engine · 2023 · filed 10/18/2026

A month ago my car started making a knocking noise very loudly at start up, and once driving for about 5 to 8 minutes it kind of stops, my speed doesn't accelerate as normal and if I go over 67 mph feels like I'll lose control. I see Hyundai have a knock sensor recall and from the video on the website my car …

Electrical System,Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance · 2024 · filed 10/16/2026

My 2024 Hyundai Elantra limited keep slamming the breaks and Hyundai keep running me in circles and won’t fix it. I fear my vehicle will cause a collision. A case with Hyundai has been open for over 3 months.

Engine · 2020 · filed 10/15/2026

The car went into 'limp mode' after rpm fluxuation. It's in the shop. Blake, a service manager at Temecula Hyundai, tells me it has "piston slap," which AI says is related to a piston ring recall for this car. Blake went on to say it has 2 power train issues (and needs a catalytic converter). …

Electrical System · 2021 · filed 10/14/2026

my car has 60,000 miles and the horns on the car have been replaced 3 times Hyundai issued an extended warranty for the horns on certain 2021-2025 model year ELANTRA, 2022-2025 model year ELANTRA N and 2021-2025 model year ELANTRA Hybrid vehicles' for the 10 years or 120,000 miles from the date of original retail …

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What this is. These are owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not confirmed defects. If your car has one of these problems, have it checked by a qualified technician.

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