Model year 2024 · Midsize Cars

2024 Hyundai Elantra: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2024 Hyundai Elantra at 23–54 mpg combined across 7 versions. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 63 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

EPA combined mpg

23–54

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

NHTSA lists this vehicle as ELANTRA HYBRID, ELANTRA N.

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Hyundai dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2024 Hyundai Elantra recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2024 Hyundai Elantra, newest first.

Electrical system: Propulsion system: Hybrid management: Power control unit/module (hpcu)

NHTSA 26V308000 Reported May 14, 2026

Filed by: Hyundai Motor America (manufacturer recall no. 301)
Units affected: 54,337 (estimate)
Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Elantra Hybrid vehicles. The hybrid power control unit (HPCU) assembly may overheat.
Risk: Overheating in the HPCU increases the risk of a fire.
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. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 16, 2026.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Engine and engine cooling: Exhaust system: Emission control: Gas recirculation valve (egr valve)

NHTSA 24V308000 Reported May 1, 2024

Filed by: Hyundai Motor America (manufacturer recall no. 260)
Units affected: 13,511 (estimate)
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2024 Hyundai Elantra fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2024 Hyundai Elantra EPA fuel economy
Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Fuel	City/Hwy/Comb	Fuel cost/yr	CO2 g/mi
Elantra	1.6L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 7-speed	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	28/35/31 mpg	$2,150	288
Elantra	2.0L 4-cyl	CVT (1 modes)	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	31/40/34 mpg	$1,950	257
Elantra	2.0L 4-cyl	CVT (1 modes)	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	32/41/36 mpg	$1,850	246
Elantra Hybrid	1.6L 4-cyl hybrid	Automatic 6-speed	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	49/52/50 mpg	$1,350	177
Elantra Hybrid Blue	1.6L 4-cyl hybrid	Automatic 6-speed	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	51/58/54 mpg	$1,250	165
Elantra N	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 8-speed	Front-Wheel Drive	Premium	20/27/23 mpg	$3,550	392
Elantra N	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Manual 6-spd	Front-Wheel Drive	Premium	21/29/24 mpg	$3,400	366

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2024 Hyundai Elantra crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2024 Hyundai Elantra NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk	Forward collision warning
2024 Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD	5 stars	4 stars	5 stars	5 stars	10.1%	Standard & Optional
2024 Hyundai Elantra HEV 4 DR FWD	5 stars	4 stars	5 stars	5 stars	10.1%	Standard & Optional
2024 Hyundai Elantra N 4 DR FWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	5 stars	10.1%	Standard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2024 Hyundai Elantra owner complaints

Owners have filed 63 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Hyundai Elantra, most recently on Oct 25, 2026. 5 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 2 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2024 Hyundai Elantra complaints
Component named in complaints	Mentions
Unknown or other	19
Electrical system	18
Engine	10
Steering	7
Forward collision avoidance: Warnings	6
Vehicle speed control	6
Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking	5
Lane departure: Warning	5
Forward collision avoidance: Adaptive cruise control	3
Lane departure: Assist	3

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Hyundai Elantra model years

Hyundai Elantra by model year
Year	Combined	Recalls	Complaints	Overall rating
2026 Elantra	23–54 mpg	4	4	5/5
2025 Elantra	23–54 mpg	2	34	5/5
2023 Elantra	23–54 mpg	4	170	5/5
2022 Elantra	23–54 mpg	8	159	5/5
2021 Elantra	28–54 mpg	7	162	5/5
2020 Elantra	26–36 mpg	3	262	4/5
2019 Elantra	25–35 mpg	1	266	4/5
2018 Elantra	25–35 mpg	1	335	4/5
2017 Elantra	25–35 mpg	4	796	5/5
2016 Elantra	27–31 mpg	2	300	5/5
2015 Elantra	27–31 mpg	3	261	5/5

All Hyundai Elantra years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2024 Hyundai models

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Sources

Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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