NHTSA records · 2023–2026
Hyundai Elantra Insurance in California
NHTSA rated two versions of the 2026 Hyundai Elantra: 5 stars overall. NHTSA's records for the 2023–2026 Elantra list 7 recall campaigns and 262 owner complaints as of September 16, 2026.
- Overall rating, 2026
- 5 stars
- Recall campaigns
- 7
- Owner complaints
- 262
NHTSA records retrieved September 16, 2026. Not a rate or a quote.
Hyundai Elantra crash-test stars
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings by version. 4 more versions have no overall rating and are not shown.
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Elantra 4DR FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 10.1% |
| 2026 | Elantra Hybrid 4DR HEV FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 10.1% |
| 2025 | Elantra 4 DR FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 10.1% |
| 2025 | Elantra Hybrid 4 DR FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 10.1% |
| 2024 | Elantra 4 DR FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 10.1% |
| 2024 | Elantra HEV 4 DR FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 10.1% |
| 2023 | Elantra 4 DR FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 10.1% |
| 2023 | Elantra HEV 4 DR FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | n/r |
Versions link to their records; n/r = not rated. Rollover risk is NHTSA's own calculation.
NHTSA's equipment listing for the 2026 Elantra — forward collision warning: no; lane departure warning: no.
Elantra recall campaigns, 2023–2026
7 distinct campaigns — by model year, 2023: 4, 2024: 2, 2025: 2, 2026: 2.
- Air bags ×2
- Electrical system ×2
- Engine and engine cooling ×1
- Fuel system, gasoline ×1
- Power train ×1
| Campaign | Report received | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V308000 | May 15, 2026 | Electrical system › propulsion system › hybrid management › power control unit/module (hpcu) | 2024, 2025, 2026 |
| 26V254000 | April 21, 2026 | Air bags › sensor › side impact | 2025, 2026 |
| 24V528000 | July 12, 2024 | Fuel system, gasoline › delivery › fuel pump › control/drive module | 2023 |
| 24V308000 | May 1, 2024 | Engine and engine cooling › exhaust system › emission control › gas recirculation valve (egr valve) | 2024 |
| 23V589000 | August 18, 2023 | Electrical system | 2023 |
| 23V526000 | July 27, 2023 | Power train › automatic transmission › fluid/lubricant › pump | 2023 |
| 22V632000 | August 18, 2022 | Air bags › frontal | 2023 |
By model year: it cannot show whether a campaign is done on your own Elantra. NHTSA hotline in these records: 1-888-327-4236.
NHTSA recall records: Elantra 2026 · Elantra Hybrid 2026 · Elantra N 2025 · Elantra Hybrid 2025 · Elantra 2024 · Elantra Hybrid 2024 · Elantra 2023 · Elantra HEV 2023 · Elantra N 2023
Elantra owner complaints to NHTSA
262 complaints about 2023–2026 models.
| Year | Complaints | Owner marked crash | Owner marked fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | 34 | 4 | 1 |
| 2024 | 59 | 5 | 1 |
| 2023 | 166 | 16 | 0 |
Most-named components (besides “unknown”)
- Electrical system63
- Forward collision avoidance47
- Engine42
- Power train27
- Lane departure26
- Vehicle speed control21
- Service brakes20
- Steering18
NHTSA complaint records: Elantra ICE 2026 · Elantra N ICE 2026 · Elantra 2025 · Elantra N 2025 · Elantra Hybrid 2025 · Elantra 2024 · Elantra HEV 2024 · Elantra N 2024 · Elantra 2023 · Elantra HEV 2023 · Elantra N 2023
Coverage on a Elantra
- Theft, fire, vandalism: comprehensive.
- Crash repairs to your own car: collision.
- Owing more than a financed car is worth: loan gap coverage.
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