NHTSA has received 61 owner complaints about the 2024 Hyundai Elantra, or 21.9 per year on the road — fewer complaints than typical (complaint index 0.54, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 89 model-year 2024 vehicles we track, it ranks #45 of 89 by complaints per year (#1 = fewest). Against other Hyundai models its rate is 59% lower; against other Compact cars it is about the same.
Counts are normalized by time on the road, not by sales volume: a popular model generates more reports than a rare one, and complaints are not verified individually. How we count
Complaints filed between 2024-03-17 and 2026-09-22. Median delay from incident to filing: 11 days.
61Complaints
21.9Complaints per year on the road
0.54Complaint index vs. all tracked vehicles
1Recalls
9.8%Share involving a crash or fire
24Last 12 months
Analysis
The previous model year (2023) drew 44.3 complaints per year, more than this one. The following model year (2025) drew 19.0 per year, fewer than this one. In its first two years on the road the 2024 model collected 48 complaints, 32% lower than the average vehicle of the same model year.
The most common problem area is Electrical (24.6% of complaints), followed by Unspecified or other (19.7%) and Engine (16.4%). Electrical complaints are 1.6 times as common here as across all tracked vehicles. 6 reports (9.8%) describe a crash or fire; owners mention 2 injuries and 0 deaths.
Half of the reported incidents happened within 15 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was the second year (44% of incidents). In the last 12 months 24 new complaints were filed, versus 27 in the 12 months before — down 11%.
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for this model year.
Complaint index
vs. all tracked vehicles0.54
vs. other Hyundai models0.41
vs. other 2024 models0.57
vs. other Compact cars1.0
Complaints in first 2 years on the road · vs. same-year average (48)0.68
The vehicle experienced a catastrophic engine compartment fire while safely parked inside an employment parking garage in [XXX] on XXX, at approximately 3:04 PM.
Engine · 2026-07-15 · ODI 11750544 · Fire
Partner was traveling at or under the posted speed limit, when the front passenger tire "blew." He lost control of the vehicle and was thrown into a home. Car is a total loss. The home is damaged, and he suffered injuries.
Car is separating from the hood and vehicle body and also separation in trunk and body. There’s a gap forming and it’s about 1” on one side and 1/4” on the other.
Body & structure · 2026-09-22 · ODI 11766236
The contact owns a 2024 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving with cruise control activated, the vehicle lost motive power and failed to accelerate properly.
Other · 2026-09-17 · ODI 11764904
The contact owns a 2024 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, excessive force was needed to bring the vehicle to a stop. There was no warning light illuminated.
Brakes · 2026-09-03 · ODI 11762012
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Summary: 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.
