Hyundai Elantra

2017–2021 only

2,287 classified complaints 13 recalls

806,554 sold in the US for 2017–2021.

28 complaints on file
per 10,000 sold

2017–2021 Hyundai Elantra models have 2,287 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 13 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Stalling and no-start, typically surfacing around 47,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2017–2021 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Hyundai Elantra report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

1997–2001

2002–2006

2007–2011

2012–2016

2017–2021

2022–2026

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2017–2021 only

Stalling and no-start · Engine 313 complaints · 3.9/10k sold

Median onset: 47,000 miles. 0.6% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings) · Engine 266 complaints · 3.3/10k sold

Median onset: 76,000 miles. 1.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 247 complaints · 3.1/10k sold

Median onset: 65,500 miles. 0.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 165 complaints · 2.0/10k sold

Median onset: 19,100 miles. 4.2% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Oil consumption and leaks · Engine 156 complaints · 1.9/10k sold

Median onset: 84,876 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 156 complaints · 1.9/10k sold

Median onset: 39,000 miles. 1.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration · Electrical 130 complaints · 1.6/10k sold

Median onset: 500 miles. 1.5% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Spark plugs, coils and ignition · Engine 107 complaints · 1.3/10k sold

Median onset: 36,668 miles.

More common in newer model years.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2017–2021 model years. See the full Hyundai Elantra report for every year and full specs/safety data.