2024 Hyundai ELANTRA: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
53 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
15,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2024 model year. Data snapshot: . 8 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Unknown Or Other is the most frequently named component, appearing in 17 of 53 complaints (32.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 8 | 15.1% |
| Steering behavior | 6 | 11.3% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 3.8% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 3.8% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 17 |
| Electrical System | 13 |
| Engine | 8 |
| Steering | 7 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 4 |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 4 |
Unknown Or Other: 17; Electrical System: 13; Engine: 8; Steering: 7; Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings: 6; Vehicle Speed Control: 6; Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking: 4; Lane Departure: Warning: 4
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 5 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 3 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 5; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (5). 45 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 12 |
| 2025 | 33 |
| 2026 | 8 |
2024: 12; 2025: 33; 2026: 8
Pattern summary
Unknown Or Other leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 8 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 6 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11586691 · 2024-05-03 (May 3, 2024)
New vehicle was recently purchased at Hyundai dealership odometer reading 8 miles only. Four days later while driving the engine turns off and all dashboard lights start flashing vehicle stops completely in the middle of the road I immediately turned-on emergency lights to make the cars behind me aware. Looking on my rear mirror I notice a vehicle wasn't stopping and I was about to get rear ended so I suddenly wave my hand out, thankfully he passed right by me, and all traffic slowly comes to a complete stop. There was no warning lamps, message…
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Owner report 11590934 · 2024-05-27 (May 27, 2024)
Yesterday May 26 2024 while my husband was driving he had on the air conditioner in our car. Suddenly the warning light went off that car was overheating. This also happened the day before. He was stopped at a light the 2nd time. The car has less then 7000 miles. We recently had the oil and air filter changed at Hyundai dealership. There was no problems at the time of service a month ago. All fluids were normal and everything seemed fine. I don't know why this happened. I googled 2024 Hyundai Elantra and another customer with EXACT same model …
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Owner report 11592053 · 2024-06-03 (June 3, 2024)
Dash lights come on randomly while driving it disables all safety features, engine ticking , randomly my driver side window goes down
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11592053 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11595178 · 2024-06-18 (June 18, 2024)
Vehicle shut off 8 times on my wife while driving. Check engine light did come on with a warning from the vehicle stating a possible issue with our Engine Control System. Shortly after, while ON the roadway, at about 35-40 mph, the car completely shut off. Luckily my wife was going to a church and the church men were able to push her car safely, with our kids inside, off the roadway and into the parking lot. Hyundai Roadside Assistance was contacted and vehicle was towed to Matt Bowers Hyundai in Gulfport, MS on June 5th. During a 12 day stint …
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Owner report 11601212 · 2024-07-11 (July 11, 2024)
Roughly over a couple weeks, I noticed when pressing on the horn it was NOT responsive when pressing the horn section of the steering wheel, so I took it over to Napleton Hyundai dealership, to take a look at the issue base on what they said, they would have to ordered the part however, it’s on back ordered and would call when it arrives, my issues if the horn is of a safety issue, won’t it be a better quicker response to get the part than get it fix? How many other drivers are having the same issue?
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11601212 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11603326 · 2024-07-19 (July 19, 2024)
--Steering was affected and brakes. The vehicle is damaged and may be available for inspection. --Safety was put at risk as the car did not engage in emergency brakes and veered left into another vehicle. --N/A; Unaware if problem has been reproduced --Inspected by Insurance Reps and Auto repairmen --No there were not any warnings, Unkown when it first appeared
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Owner report 11606161 · 2024-08-02 (August 2, 2024)
The contact owns a 2024 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was swerving and jerking. The contact stated several warning lights were illuminated. In addition, the message that a “Break was Needed” was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to a second dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed with a faulty suspension. The contact was advised to take the vehicle back to the original dealer fo…
Owner-reported narrative. 1,100 miles reported. Look up ODI 11606161 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11608883 · 2024-08-16 (August 16, 2024)
The car was giving me an issue with the Forward Radar blocked which was coming and going as if the radar was loose. This issue persisted for a week and the error was still coming and going after every 10-15miles of drive. Later after a week the error was constant screen and the radar is still intact to the car. Error on the screen: ######Forward Safety system disabled. RADAR BLOCKED.#####
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Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
24V308000 · Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve)
Reported: 2024-05-01 (May 1, 2024)
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Elantra, Venue, and Kona vehicles. An electrical short circuit may occur in the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve assembly, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Consequence: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the exhaust gas recirculation valve assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 28, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 260.
NHTSA campaign record ↗