Hyundai Elantra Hybrid problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 135 owner complaints and 6 recalls on file for the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid (2021–2026). The 2023 Elantra Hybrid has the most serious complaints, most often about electrical system.

Complaints
135
Recalls
6
Model years
6
Worst year
2023

Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Hyundai Elantra Hybrid model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Hyundai Elantra Hybrid years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid — 55 complaints, 5 crashes; top problem: Electrical System
  2. 2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid — 40 complaints, 3 crashes; top problem: Electrical System
  3. 2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid — 29 complaints; top problem: Electrical System

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2021 (29 complaints).

Every Hyundai Elantra Hybrid model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2026 Elantra Hybrid00001—
2025 Elantra Hybrid50101Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2024 Elantra Hybrid60101Electrical System
2023 Elantra Hybrid555031Electrical System
2022 Elantra Hybrid403034Electrical System
2021 Elantra Hybrid290004Electrical System

Most common Hyundai Elantra Hybrid problem areas (all years)

  • Electrical System
    45 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    31 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    28 complaints
  • Engine
    22 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    20 complaints
  • Brakes
    14 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    10 complaints
  • Lighting
    7 complaints
  • Steering
    6 complaints
  • Airbags
    4 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid received by NHTSA each month.

Hyundai Elantra Hybrid recalls

  • Recall 26V308000May 14, 202654,337 vehiclesModel years 2024–2026

    Risk: Overheating in the HPCU increases the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 24V879000Nov 21, 2024226,118 vehiclesModel years 2021–2022

    Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's visibility and increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 23V589000Aug 18, 202337,997 vehiclesModel years 2021–2023

    Risk: Unintended vehicle acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V354000May 19, 2022230,233 vehiclesModel years 2021–2022

    Risk: An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.

  • Recall 22V123000Mar 3, 2022140 vehiclesModel years 2022

    Risk: An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury.

  • Recall 21V796000Oct 13, 2021978 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: An exploding seat belt pretensioner could project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury.

Other Hyundai models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology