MULTI-YEAR DEFECT AUDIT (2014–2025)12 Model Years Audited
Hyundai Elantra Common Problems & Year-by-Year Reliability Guide
Comprehensive historical defect intelligence across 2,862 total NHTSA owner complaints and 29 federal recall campaigns for the Hyundai Elantra.
Best Elantra Years to Buy (Highest Reliability)
Years with Highest Defect Reports (Inspect Closely)
Year-over-Year Matrix
All Elantra Model Years (2014–2025)
| Model Year | Reliability Index | NHTSA Complaints | Recalls | Safety Severity | Detailed Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Elantra | 6.9 / 10 | 21(1.6/10k) | 0 | Critical Risk | Audit 2025 |
| 2024 Elantra | 7.3 / 10 | 52(4/10k) | 1 | Critical Risk | Audit 2024 |
| 2023 Elantra | 6.5 / 10 | 94(7.2/10k) | 2 | Critical Risk | Audit 2023 |
| 2022 Elantra | 5.8 / 10 | 99(7.6/10k) | 5 | Critical Risk | Audit 2022 |
| 2021 Elantra | 6.1 / 10 | 129(9.9/10k) | 6 | Critical Risk | Audit 2021 |
| 2020 Elantra | 5 / 10 | 245(18.8/10k) | 3 | Critical Risk | Audit 2020 |
| 2019 Elantra | 6.9 / 10 | 246(18.9/10k) | 1 | Critical Risk | Audit 2019 |
| 2018 Elantra | 6.9 / 10 | 280(21.5/10k) | 0 | Critical Risk | Audit 2018 |
| 2017 Elantra | 3.5 / 10 | 763(58.7/10k) | 4 | Critical Risk | Audit 2017 |
| 2016 Elantra | 5.6 / 10 | 290(22.3/10k) | 2 | Critical Risk | Audit 2016 |
| 2015 Elantra | 4.7 / 10 | 261(20.1/10k) | 3 | Critical Risk | Audit 2015 |
| 2014 Elantra | 4.8 / 10 | 382(29.4/10k) | 2 | Critical Risk | Audit 2014 |