2024 Hyundai Elantra Safety Report
2024 Hyundai Elantra Safety Report
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2024 Hyundai Elantra
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2024 Hyundai Elantra. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.
| Signal | Value | What to inspect next |
|---|---|---|
| Recall burden | Moderate (1) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | Moderate (47) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 5 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Unknown Or Other | Compare unknown or other issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2025 | Compare against the 2025 Hyundai Elantra with 16 complaints and 0 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2019 | Check the 2019 Hyundai Elantra before buying across this generation. |
Hyundai Elantra Year-by-Year Comparison
The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Hyundai Elantra years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.
| Model Year | Complaints | Recalls | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Hyundai Elantra | 16 | 0 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2023 Hyundai Elantra | 83 | 2 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2022 Hyundai Elantra | 90 | 5 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2021 Hyundai Elantra | 122 | 6 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2020 Hyundai Elantra | 218 | 3 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2019 Hyundai Elantra | 229 | 1 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
2024 Hyundai Elantra Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2024 Hyundai Elantra, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.
Unknown Or Other
9 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Unknown Or Other issues Hyundai onlyElectrical System
5 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System issues Hyundai onlyEngine
4 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Engine issues Hyundai onlyLane Departure
3 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Lane Departure issues Hyundai onlyElectrical System,Lane Departure,Forward Collision Avoidance
2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System,Lane Departure,Forward Collision Avoidance issues Hyundai onlySteering,Electrical System,Unknown Or Other
2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Steering,Electrical System,Unknown Or Other issues Hyundai onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2024 Hyundai Elantra
Reliability Score
The 2024 Hyundai Elantra receives a reliability score of 5 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates below-average reliability. Significant issues have been reported by owners and should be carefully evaluated before purchase.
NHTSA Safety Ratings for the 2024 Hyundai Elantra
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) evaluates vehicles through controlled crash tests and assigns star ratings from 1 to 5, with 5 being the safest.
Known Issues for the 2024 Hyundai Elantra
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2024 Hyundai Elantra:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System Issues with the horn and camera systems have been reported, causing intermittent contact and system failures. |
Medium | Occasional | 23k-47k miles |
| Lane Departure Warning The system has failed or malfunctioned without warning, affecting safety. |
Medium | Occasional | 2k-25k miles |
| Engine Recalled due to issues with the gas recirculation valve (EGR valve), potentially affecting engine performance and emissions. |
Low | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Steering Power steering has gone out while driving, leading to loss of control. |
Medium | Occasional | 2k-25k miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2024 Hyundai Elantra:
Issues with the horn and camera systems are the most common problems.
Frequent failures of the lane departure warning system have been reported.
Engine issues, including recalls, are a concern.
Power steering failures have been reported.
Recall Details for the 2024 Hyundai Elantra
The following 1 recall has been issued for the 2024 Hyundai Elantra by NHTSA:
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.
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 Complaint Summaries for the 2024 Hyundai Elantra
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2024 Hyundai Elantra with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 5 complaints involved crashes. 2 reported injuries or fatalities.
ON FEBUARY 8 TH 2026 WAS DRIVEING ON HIGHWAY AT 65MPH SPEED AND CAR SUDENLY WAS DROPPING SPEED AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON CAR WOULD NOT PICK UP SPEED KEPT ON DROPPING SO I PULLED OVER THE CLOSET PLACE WAS SCARY IF IT HAD STALLED IN MIDDLE OF HIGHWAY COULD HAVE BEEN IN MAJOR ACCIDENT COULD HAVE BEEN INJURES OR KILLED LUCKLY WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER AT LOWER SPEED STALLING AT GAS STATION CALLE...
My Elantra has 25000 miles and has had issues with an inoperative horn. It appears that the horn pad switch/clockspring has an intermittent contact issue. It has progressed to the point where the horn is inoperative now. My vehicle is under factory warranty, so I will need to return the vehicle to the dealership to correct this problem. My goal is to leave a record of the failure of this critical ...
This happens frequently and has probably happened at least 6 or 7 times since I purchased the car last month. Digital warning alert appears on dash for no reason saying “Consider Taking a Break” even though i consistently keep my car in my lane. The warning is both distracting and annoying, and there is no way on this vehicle to turn it off.
I randomly get warning lights that my camera is disabled for Lane Departure Warning, Blind Spot Warning, Forward Collision warning, Lane Assist Warning. Each warning message I get comes one after the other stating CAMERA disabled. After a few minutes of driving, all the orange lights disappear and it seems to reset itself to normal. This has happened on three random occassions. I took it imme...
The vehicle has less than 2,000 miles on it being a 2024 model (hybrid limited) and on more than 2 occasions without warning the car will be dead while parked. No accessories left plugged in to cause drainage, no warning from the MyHyundai bluelink app, and the dealers are completely clueless. The vehicle gets driven every day, and in order to "fix" the issue temporarily, i have to unlock the car ...
The Gas pedal, would not work as I was trying to accelerate when going from the ramp onto the freeway. The pedal had no pump in it, it just went all the way down as I was trying to press and the car started slowing down. I had to pull over on the side of the freeway and restart the car for the pedal to start working again. I came to the dealership the next day on 12/5/25, at around 5:45pm in which...
When I am using cruise control, my car will just randomly slam on its breaks. I have taken my car into the dealer multiple times, and they have written it off everytime. They have said it’s “direct sunlight” yet I can prove it’s not happening in the sunlight. It happened again today when it was cloudy. It’s also happened before the sun came up in the morning. I have even filed a case with Hyundai ...
hat component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The Amplifier How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? The amp controls the noises for blind spot sensors, rear cross traffic alerts and all the sound in the vehicle. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Yes Has the vehicle or com...
Horn is not working. After I hit 10k miles it suddenly no longer has worked, I am currently at 34250k miles and received a recall letter from hyundai themselves in case of any issues with the car but I don't have the paper. I went to dealer one time to give it a look but they were not working with me and treated me disrespectful so I gave up and been driving with no horn in car.
All of the electric warning lights turn on and the power steering goes out while I am driving.
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. There were no warning lights or alarms. This was a certified pre-owned, purchased 2 months prior. Milage was at 17737 when the incident occurred, 16242 at purchase. The same tir...
2024 Hyundai Elantra horn failed, and has to be replaced at under 20,000 miles. Safety of myself and occupants was put at risk when another oncoming vehicle was not paying attention and veered in my lane going 75 mph and my horn would not work to call their attention back to the road. No warning light was on or notified me. The dealer confirmed and claimed it was a recall because they keep going o...
The mounted brake light went out 3 days after my purchase. It worked again after i turned the off the car and turned it back on. However, this kept happening that past two years. I noticed it has to do something with the wiring. It is a dangerous issue and will be sending it to the dealership. This keeps happening while i am driving the car.
The horn on my Hyundai Elantra stopped working twice in 2025. My recent visit to the dealership on 10/9/25 resulted in finding out the assembly is taking on water causing a shortcut. This is a reoccurring problem, the attendant told me. He tried to assure me repairs will be covered under my 5 year warranty. That doesn’t reassure me of anything because a nonfunctional horn is a safety issue and...
The car flashes the warning on screen "consider taking a break" while turning down the radio for no reason. This calls your attention away from driving causing an unsafe condition
While it may sound bizarre, I can definitively demonstrate that whenever I am present inside a car, the car become very unstable and bouncy and unsafe to operate. Not only does it not steer straight the car also becomes incapable of coasting smoothly and is constantly racing or aggressively slowing down. I can’t be the only anomaly and whatever is causing this could be widespread and is certainly ...
When you accelerate & let off the gas pedal, the vehicle still accelerated for 2 seconds after you release the gas pedal. It is like there is a delay with drive by wire signal. This situation can cause rear end collisions & hard panic braking. Please recall this situation to prevent higher insurance cost & increased accidents!
My oil plug fell out causing engine damage. They are saying it is fault of wal mart who did last oil change but 2 months and 12,000 miles have passed since oil change and they will not cover under warranty
I’m writing as a concerned consumer to flag a serious flaw in current vehicle VIN labeling standards. Specifically, the use of tamper-evident paper VIN stickers on body panels (such as rear doors) is unnecessarily fragile, outdated, and punitive — with no warning or protection for normal car owners. I recently purchased a 2024 vehicle and accidentally peeled part of a VIN sticker located on the r...
This is a repeat incident. While driving, the speedometer stops working, tachometer, all of the collision warning systems start going through a self test, the check engine light comes on, and most concerning is the power steering. It becomes heavy, as if it is working at half power. The dealer kept the car for over a week recently, and they said that they were unable to duplicate the issue. It hap...
Showing 20 of 47 complaints. Additional complaints are available via the NHTSA database.
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2024 Hyundai Elantra
Has the 2024 HYUNDAI ELANTRA been recalled?
Yes, the 2024 HYUNDAI ELANTRA has 1 recall on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.
How many complaints does the 2024 HYUNDAI ELANTRA have?
The 2024 HYUNDAI ELANTRA has 47 complaints filed with NHTSA. Of these, 5 involved crashes. 2 injuries and 0 deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2024 HYUNDAI ELANTRA?
The 2024 HYUNDAI ELANTRA received an overall NHTSA safety rating of excellent (5/5). Frontal crash: 4/5. Side crash: 5/5. Rollover: 5/5.
What are the most common problems with the 2024 HYUNDAI ELANTRA?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2024 HYUNDAI ELANTRA involve unknown or other (9 complaints), electrical system (5 complaints), engine (4 complaints). Other affected components include lane departure, electrical system,lane departure,forward collision avoidance, steering,electrical system,unknown or other.
How many crash reports does the 2024 HYUNDAI ELANTRA have?
There are 5 crash reports associated with the 2024 HYUNDAI ELANTRA out of 47 total complaints (10.6% of complaints involved crashes).
How many fire reports does the 2024 HYUNDAI ELANTRA have?
There are no fire reports for the 2024 HYUNDAI ELANTRA in the NHTSA database.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2024 HYUNDAI ELANTRA?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2024 HYUNDAI ELANTRA.
How many injuries are reported for the 2024 HYUNDAI ELANTRA?
2 injuries have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2024 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. These are self-reported by vehicle owners as part of their safety complaints.
Should I buy a 2024 HYUNDAI ELANTRA?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2024 HYUNDAI ELANTRA is generally recommended. It has 47 complaints, 1 recalls, and a excellent (5/5) safety rating. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2024 HYUNDAI ELANTRA?
The components with the most failures on the 2024 HYUNDAI ELANTRA are: 1. UNKNOWN OR OTHER (9 complaints), 2. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (5 complaints), 3. ENGINE (4 complaints), 4. LANE DEPARTURE (3 complaints), 5. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE (2 complaints). UNKNOWN OR OTHER is the single most-reported problem area with 9 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2024 HYUNDAI ELANTRA?
Be aware of potential electrical system and lane departure warning issues. Regular maintenance is crucial. The 2024 HYUNDAI ELANTRA has 47 NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls on record. NHTSA rates it excellent (5/5).
How reliable is the 2024 HYUNDAI ELANTRA?
The 2024 HYUNDAI ELANTRA receives a reliability score of 5/100, indicating below-average reliability. This is based on 47 owner complaints, 1 recalls, and 5 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Electrical System and Lane Departure Warning.
What are the known issues with the 2024 HYUNDAI ELANTRA?
Known issues with the 2024 HYUNDAI ELANTRA include: Electrical System, Lane Departure Warning, Engine, Steering. These are based on patterns found across 47 NHTSA complaints. 1 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.
What are the most common issues with the 2024 Hyundai Elantra?
Electrical system issues and lane departure warning malfunctions are the most common.
Can I inspect the recalled parts for my 2024 Hyundai Elantra?
Yes, you can request an inspection of the recalled parts from Hyundai.
What should I do if my horn stops working?
Replace the horn and follow the recall letter from Hyundai for further instructions.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Be aware of potential electrical system and lane departure warning issues. Regular maintenance is crucial.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2024 Hyundai Elantra
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2024 Hyundai Elantra. The data includes 47 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 1 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 5 reported crashes, 2 reported injuries, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.
The NHTSA has assigned the 2024 Hyundai Elantra an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a frontal crash rating of 4 stars, a side crash rating of 5 stars, and a rollover rating of 5 stars. These ratings are determined through controlled crash testing conducted by the NHTSA.
All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.
Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.
Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.
Analysis last updated: 2026-05-16