Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | −33% | 2 | — | Few |
| 2025 | 5 | −48% | 1 | Fuel System | Good |
| 2024 | 6 | −79% | 1 | Electrical | Good |
| 2023 | 55 | 1.8× | 1 | Electrical | Caution |
| 2022 | 40 | — | 4 | Electrical | Limited data |
| 2021 | 29 | — | 4 | Electrical | Limited data |
* Complaints compared with the median Elantra Hybrid year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Hyundai Elantra Hybrid problems
Latest Hyundai Elantra Hybrid recalls
Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
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.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the wheel assembly lug nuts, and replace the hub bearing assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 19, 2026.
Electrical system › Propulsion system › Hybrid management › Power control unit/module (hpcu)
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Elantra Hybrid vehicles. The hybrid power control unit (HPCU) assembly may overheat.
Remedy: Dealers will update the HPCU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 3, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 301.
Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe, Santa Fe HEV, Elantra, Elantra HEV and 2022 Elantra N and Santa Fe PHEV vehicles. Due to a damaged printed circuit board, the rearview camera image may fail to display.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 271.
Vehicle speed control
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Elantra HEV vehicles. A software error in the motor control unit may cause unintended vehicle acceleration after the brake pedal is released.
Remedy: Dealers will update the motor control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 29, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.
Seat belts › Front
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Accent, 2021-2022 Elantra, and 2021-2022 Elantra HEV vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.
Remedy: Dealers will secure the seat belt pretensioner(s) with a cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 28, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid should you avoid?
2023 — this year has the most complaints relative to other Elantra Hybrid years at the same age, led by electrical system problems in the 2023.
What is the best year for the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid?
2024 has the fewest complaints compared with other Elantra Hybrid years at the same age, followed by 2025. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Hyundai Elantra Hybrid problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the electrical system (45), driver assistance (31) and speed control & acceleration (28). Electrical complaints peak in the 2023 model year.
How many recalls has the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid had?
7 recalls across 2021–2026. The model year with the most is 2021. See all Hyundai Elantra Hybrid recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.