Midsize car
Not rated yet
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2026 Hyundai Elantra with NHTSA, and it has 3 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
5
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
3
on record
Fuel economy
34 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$6,000
12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 34 mpg |
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Venue, Elantra N, Elantra Hybrid, and Elantra vehicles. The wheel lug nuts may loosen and allow the wheel to detach.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Tucson Hybrid and Elantra vehicles. The front strut assembly fasteners may not be tightened properly, which can result in a loss of vehicle steering control.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Elantra N, 2026 Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), and Elantra vehicles. The B-pillar impact sensors may have been misassembled, which can delay air bag deployment.
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Of the years we rate, the 2021 scores best (64/100) and the 2017 worst (6/100).
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | 50/100 |
| 2023 | 27/100 |
| 2022 | 53/100 |
| 2021 | 64/100 |
| 2020 | 7/100 |
| 2019 | 11/100 |
| 2018 | 9/100 |
| 2017 | 6/100 |
| 2016 | 23/100 |
| 2015 | 44/100 |
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA: wheels & tires (1), airbags & seat belts (1), engine & cooling (1). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
3 recalls on record with NHTSA.
Up to 34 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.
Of the years we rate, the 2021 scores best (64/100) and the 2017 worst (6/100).