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2026 Hyundai Elantra

HybridGas
Midsize Cars
7 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
C
Safety Signal
77 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Recalls1 critical2
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA3
Crash ratingNHTSA overall5★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA54 mpg
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The 2026 Hyundai Elantra is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas midsize car with 7 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Elantra Hybrid Blue, is EPA-rated at 54 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year, 1 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of C. Owners have filed 3 complaints, most often about the wheels. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
Elantra Hybrid BlueHybridFWD1.6L 4-cyl515854$1,150
Elantra HybridHybridFWD1.6L 4-cyl495250$1,250
Elantra w/Stop-StartGasFWD2.0L 4-cyl314035$1,800
Elantra non-ISGGasFWD2.0L 4-cyl304034$1,850
ElantraGasFWD1.6L 4-cyl turbo283531$2,000
Elantra NGasFWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo212924$3,250
Elantra NGasFWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo202723$3,350

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 49817, 49816, 49814, 49813, 49815, 49819, 49818.

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Recalls (2)

Source: NHTSA recall database
!critical

Electrical System

301
54,337 vehiclesHybrid only
ProblemHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Elantra Hybrid vehicles. The hybrid power control unit (HPCU) assembly may overheat.RiskOverheating in the HPCU increases the risk of a fire.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 26V308000reported May 14, 2026Hyundai Motor America
▲high

Air Bags

299
2,931 vehicles
ProblemHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Elantra N, 2026 Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), and Elantra vehicles. The B-pillar impact sensors may have been misassembled, which can delay air bag deployment.RiskAir bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.FixDealers will inspect and replace the impact sensor(s), as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 11, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 299. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 22, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 26V254000reported Apr 20, 2026Hyundai Motor America

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
3complaints filed

0 involved a crash · 1 a fire · 1 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2026: 3

Most-cited components

Wheels1
Air Bags1
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Engine1

What owners describe

“I bought the car about 2 days ago and while driving the car caught fire and I had to call my local fire department. I never hit anyone or did anything it just caught fire randomly.”Sep 5, 2026 · Fuel/Propulsion System · NHTSA owner report
“my car was t-boned on the passenger side at the b pillar and airbags did not deploy. yes the body shop confirmed the airbags did not deploy. no warnings or messages.”Aug 26, 2026 · Air Bags · NHTSA owner report
“To Whom It May Concern: I am submitting this formal complaint to request review of a potentially serious vehicle-safety failure involving a rental automobile provided to me by Hertz at its [XXX] location. Although Hertz is presently attempting to collect approximately $97 from me for alleged tire damage, the monetary d…”Aug 10, 2026 · Wheels · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
4DR FWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★10%
4DR FWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★10%
4DR FWDnot ratednot ratednot rated★★★★★10%

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Other Elantra model years

C

2025 Hyundai Elantra

2 recalls · 33 complaints

C

2024 Hyundai Elantra

2 recalls · 59 complaints

D

2023 Hyundai Elantra

4 recalls · 165 complaints

F

2022 Hyundai Elantra

8 recalls · 155 complaints

F

2021 Hyundai Elantra

7 recalls · 158 complaints

D

2020 Hyundai Elantra

3 recalls · 255 complaints

B

2019 Hyundai Elantra

1 recalls · 263 complaints

A

2018 Hyundai Elantra

1 recalls · 330 complaints

D

2017 Hyundai Elantra

4 recalls · 790 complaints

B

2016 Hyundai Elantra

2 recalls · 299 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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