Wheels: lugs
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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.
Research · 31 model years
Hyundai ElantraEvery model year, 1996–2026
Across the 31 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 101 recall campaigns and 8,703 owner complaints for the Hyundai Elantra. The 2013 model year has the most complaints (1,330).
Hyundai Elantra years compared
Recalls, complaints, NCAP overall and EPA combined MPG per year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | NCAP overall | MPG comb. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 5 of 5 | 34 | |
| 2025 | 0 | 22 | 4 | 5 of 5 | 34 | |
| 2024 | 1 | 56 | 5 | 5 of 5 | 34 | |
| 2023 | 2 | 101 | 8 | 5 of 5 | 34 | |
| 2022 | 5 | 102 | 7 | 5 of 5 | 33 | |
| 2021 | 6 | 132 | 8 | 5 of 5 | 33 | |
| 2020 | 3 | 254 | 21 | 4 of 5 | 34 | |
| 2019 | 1 | 252 | 12 | 4 of 5 | 31 | |
| 2018 | 0 | 284 | 12 | 4 of 5 | 31 | |
| 2017 | 4 | 770 | 37 | 4 of 5 | 31 | |
| 2016 | 2 | 293 | 22 | 5 of 5 | 30 | |
| 2015 | 3 | 262 | 27 | 5 of 5 | 28 | |
| 2014 | 2 | 387 | 35 | 5 of 5 | 29 | |
| 2013 | 4 | 1,330 | 95 | 5 of 5 | 32 | |
| 2012 | 4 | 676 | 49 | 4 of 5 | 32 | |
| 2011 | 5 | 461 | 21 | Not rated | 32 | |
| 2010 | 3 | 455 | 49 | Not rated | 29 | |
| 2009 | 4 | 287 | 28 | Not rated | 28 | |
| 2008 | 7 | 316 | 38 | Not rated | 28 | |
| 2007 | 6 | 267 | 21 | Not rated | 28 | |
| 2006 | 1 | 155 | 28 | Not rated | 24 | |
| 2005 | 4 | 137 | 30 | Not rated | 25 | |
| 2004 | 5 | 182 | 24 | Not rated | 26 | |
| 2003 | 5 | 234 | 42 | Not rated | 25 | |
| 2002 | 6 | 348 | 58 | Not rated | 25 | |
| 2001 | 6 | 329 | 72 | Not rated | 25 | |
| 2000 | 1 | 200 | 37 | Not rated | 23 | |
| 1999 | 2 | 133 | 23 | Not rated | 23 | |
| 1998 | 0 | 56 | 9 | Not rated | 23 | |
| 1997 | 3 | 118 | 21 | Not rated | 23 | |
| 1996 | 3 | 101 | 11 | Not rated | 24 |
- 20263 recalls · 3 complaints · 34 mpg
- 20250 recalls · 22 complaints · 34 mpg
- 20241 recall · 56 complaints · 34 mpg
- 20232 recalls · 101 complaints · 34 mpg
- 20225 recalls · 102 complaints · 33 mpg
- 20216 recalls · 132 complaints · 33 mpg
- 20203 recalls · 254 complaints · 34 mpg
- 20191 recall · 252 complaints · 31 mpg
- 20180 recalls · 284 complaints · 31 mpg
- 20174 recalls · 770 complaints · 31 mpg
- 20162 recalls · 293 complaints · 30 mpg
- 20153 recalls · 262 complaints · 28 mpg
- 20142 recalls · 387 complaints · 29 mpg
- 20134 recalls · 1,330 complaints · 32 mpg
- 20124 recalls · 676 complaints · 32 mpg
- 20115 recalls · 461 complaints · 32 mpg
- 20103 recalls · 455 complaints · 29 mpg
- 20094 recalls · 287 complaints · 28 mpg
- 20087 recalls · 316 complaints · 28 mpg
- 20076 recalls · 267 complaints · 28 mpg
- 20061 recall · 155 complaints · 24 mpg
- 20054 recalls · 137 complaints · 25 mpg
- 20045 recalls · 182 complaints · 26 mpg
- 20035 recalls · 234 complaints · 25 mpg
- 20026 recalls · 348 complaints · 25 mpg
- 20016 recalls · 329 complaints · 25 mpg
- 20001 recall · 200 complaints · 23 mpg
- 19992 recalls · 133 complaints · 23 mpg
- 19980 recalls · 56 complaints · 23 mpg
- 19973 recalls · 118 complaints · 23 mpg
- 19963 recalls · 101 complaints · 24 mpg
Data from NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP; EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 3, 2026
NHTSA complaints per model year
Newer years have had less time on the road
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| Model year | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 101 |
| 1997 | 118 |
| 1998 | 56 |
| 1999 | 133 |
| 2000 | 200 |
| 2001 | 329 |
| 2002 | 348 |
| 2003 | 234 |
| 2004 | 182 |
| 2005 | 137 |
| 2006 | 155 |
| 2007 | 267 |
| 2008 | 316 |
| 2009 | 287 |
| 2010 | 455 |
| 2011 | 461 |
| 2012 | 676 |
| 2013 | 1,330 |
| 2014 | 387 |
| 2015 | 262 |
| 2016 | 293 |
| 2017 | 770 |
| 2018 | 284 |
| 2019 | 252 |
| 2020 | 254 |
| 2021 | 132 |
| 2022 | 102 |
| 2023 | 101 |
| 2024 | 56 |
| 2025 | 22 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 3, 2026
Latest recalls for the 2026 Elantra
3 campaigns
Suspension: macpherson strut
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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.
Air bags: side impact
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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.
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 3, 2026