Hyundai Elantra Driver-assist systems problems
99 of the 1,404 complaints about the Hyundai Elantra (7.1%) concern Driver-assist systems, making it the model's #4 problem area. That share is 1.2× the Driver-assist systems share across all tracked vehicles.
Analysis
By model year, Driver-assist systems complaints peak with the 2021 model (28, 18% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2018 model (1). 23 Driver-assist systems complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 14 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.
Owners most often describe: “forward”, “collision”, “safety system”, “consider break” and “cruise”. 6 of these reports (6.1%) describe a crash or fire, with 4 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
No recall campaign addresses Driver-assist systems for the tracked model years.
By model year
When complaints were filed
Last 12 months: 23 · Previous 12 months: 14
Common terms in reports
- forward46
- collision35
- safety system16
- consider break9
- cruise26
- lane25
What owners report
--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.
2 times on freeway and 1 time on city streets, no vehicles within 100 yards and vehicle came to complete random stop. On freeway, tires skidded it was so abrupt and had neck pains for a few days thereafter.
Logic board failure part number 99211-F2000 leading to inoperable lane keeping assist and forward collision avoidance.
While driving on [XXX] north near exit [XXX] in rain, at 70 mph Adaptive Cruise Control and Lane Keeping Assistance were on. The vehicle displayed a warning that the smart systems were disabled.
A warning about Hyundai: I have learned that Hyundai recalled almost half of а million vehicles for phantom braking.
Around 9 p.m., I was driving home on the XXX highway at about 60 mph. The road was clear, with no obstacles ahead, and it was lightly drizzling in the [XXX] area. Suddenly, the car's emergency braking system activated, then returned to normal.
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
No recall campaign addresses Driver-assist systems for the tracked model years.
Problem areas · Hyundai Elantra
- Engine506
- Electrical189
- Interior & equipment123
- Driver-assist systems99
- Airbags & seat belts88
- Transmission / powertrain84
- Lighting80
- Brakes61
- Body & structure48
- Steering43
Hyundai Elantra problems, complaints & recalls by model year ›
Related reading
- Phantom braking and other driver-assist complaints: what goes wrong and which models draw the most reportsHow automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise and lane keeping produce false alarms, why some models generate far more reports, what NHTSA has investigated, and what to test before buying.
Frequently asked questions
How common are Driver-assist systems problems on the Hyundai Elantra?
99 of the 1,404 complaints about the Hyundai Elantra (7.1%) concern Driver-assist systems, making it the model's #4 problem area. That share is 1.2× the Driver-assist systems share across all tracked vehicles.
Which Hyundai Elantra model years have the most Driver-assist systems complaints?
By model year, Driver-assist systems complaints peak with the 2021 model (28, 18% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2018 model (1).
Is there a recall for Hyundai Elantra Driver-assist systems problems?
No recall campaign addresses Driver-assist systems for the tracked model years.