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2024 Hyundai Elantra Problems, Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints for the 2024 Hyundai Elantra, and what to keep if your vehicle keeps going back to the shop.

Written by Amir Guerami, Attorney· Last reviewed

Recall campaigns

2

NHTSA owner complaints as of November 6, 2026, from NHTSA's complaint data files.

63

Data last refreshed (Eastern time)

November 6, 2026

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2024 Elantra and 63 owner complaints; the most-reported component in owner complaints is unknown or other, with 19 reports.

Counts come from NHTSA records for this model year and refresh daily. Complaints are unverified owner reports; one complaint can name more than one component.

Top Reported Problems

Owner complaints grouped by NHTSA component (top 8). Linked components open a page comparing models for that problem.

  1. UNKNOWN OR OTHER19
  2. STEERING7
  3. FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS6
  4. VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL6
  5. LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING5
  6. FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING5

2024 Elantra Recall Records

Campaigns can apply only to specific configurations and production dates. Confirm whether your VIN is affected with NHTSA or the manufacturer.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:HYBRID MANAGEMENT:POWER CONTROL UNIT/MODULE (HPCU) · 26V308000

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Elantra Hybrid vehicles. The hybrid power control unit (HPCU) assembly may overheat.

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.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) · 24V308000

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.

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.

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2024 Elantra Service Bulletins

A service bulletin is a manufacturer's repair instruction to dealers. It is not a recall and does not by itself establish a defect or a claim.

Manufacturer communications filed with NHTSA for this model year, newest first. A bulletin may apply only to certain configurations. Source data refreshes daily.

NumberDateComponentSummaryNHTSA record
26-GI-003HOct 27, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThis bulletin provides information related to the navigation and head unit software changes introduced in the 2026 2nd Navigation Map and Software Update. The changes may vary d…11038798
26-GI-004HOct 15, 2026BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGSSome Hyundai vehicles may be equipped with a parking distance warning (PDW) sensor(s) that may trigger various DTCs and display warning messages on the instrument cluster, resul…11038722
26-EM-016H TSBOct 8, 2026ENGINESome vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. This bulletin outlines the combustion chamber cleaning procedure…11038458
26-EM-015H TSBOct 7, 2026ENGINECertain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. This bulletin provides the inspection and repair procedures f…11038456
26-AT-004H TSBJun 5, 2026POWER TRAINThis bulletin provides information related to a Transmission Control Unit (TCU) software update for some vehicles equipped with an 8-speed wet dual clutch transmission (8WDCT).…11033839
26-GI-002H TSBMay 27, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThis bulletin provides information related to the navigation and head unit software changes introduced in the 2026 1st Navigation Map and Software Update. The changes may vary d…11033710
DTN DLApr 10, 2026AIR BAGSThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Provin…11032523
DTN DCSApr 10, 2026AIR BAGSThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driver‑side airbag inflators manufactured by J…11032522
26-EM-006H TSBMar 6, 2026ENGINESome Elantra (CN7) vehicles equipped with the 2.0L AKS NU PE engine may exhibit an illuminated Check Engine light for diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P218100 or P013300 which are…11029942
26-EM-007H TSBFeb 28, 2026STEERING, ENGINESome Elantra (CN7) vehicles may exhibit vibration in the steering wheel when the cooling fan is operated at high speed. Follow the service procedure in this TSB to inspect and r…11029904
26-AD-001H TSBFeb 25, 2026FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS, LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST, LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, EXTERIOR LIGHTINGSome 2019MY and newer vehicles equipped with a front view camera may illuminate certain warning lights and trigger DTC C272246 fault code for the front camera. In the following…11029906
26-HA-001H TSBJan 29, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERSome Elantra (CN7/CN7A), Elantra N (CN7 N) and Elantra Hybrid (CN7 HEV) vehicles may experience the following conditions: • Lack of airflow coming from the forward-facing cent…11028321
25-BD-012H TSBNov 6, 2025EXTERIOR LIGHTINGThis bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. Th…11025476
25-BE-020H TSBSep 30, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThis bulletin provides information related to the changes introduced in the 2025 1st Navigation Map and Software Update. The changes may vary depending on vehicle type, model, a…11023692
25-BE-005H-2 OLJun 16, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERCertain 2021 – 2025 model year Elantra, 2022 – 2025 model year Elantra N and 2021 – 2025 model year Elantra Hybrid vehicles may experience an inoperable horn. Hyundai is e…11019672
25-FL-003HMay 30, 2025FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMCertain Elantra (CN7), Elantra N (CN7 N), Elantra (CN7A) vehicles may experience a thudding noise coming from the fuel tank assembly at idle or on an incline when the PCSV (Purg…11018892
25-BE-005H-2 TSBMay 17, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERCertain Elantra (CN7) non-N-Line and N-Line, Elantra (CN7A), Elantra N (CN7 N), and Elantra Hybrid (CN7 HEV) vehicles may experience an inoperable horn. Hyundai is extending the…11018878
25-BE-005H-2 DNMay 17, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERCertain Hyundai Elantra (CN7) non N-Line and N-Line, Elantra (CN7A), Elantra (CN7 N), and Elantra Hybrid (CN7 HEV) vehicles may experience an inoperable horn. Hyundai is extendi…11018877
25-BE-002H TSBMay 16, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThis bulletin provides information related to the changes introduced in the 2024 2nd Navigation Map and Software Update. The changes may vary depending on vehicle type, model, a…11018876
25-BE-005H-1 DNMay 8, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERCertain Hyundai Elantra (CN7) non N-Line and N-Line, Elantra (CN7A), Elantra (CN7 N), and Elantra Hybrid (CN7 HEV) vehicles may experience an inoperable horn. Hyundai is extendi…11018577
All 2024 Elantra records at NHTSA

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