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All cars · Hyundai Elantra · 2024

2024 Hyundai Elantra. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index53100 = average car
Complaints62NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold136,698U.S. model year
Per 100K sold45complaints

Engines and drivetrains 5

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
1.6L 4-cyl hybridAuto (AM-S6)FWD49 / 52 / 50Regular$1,250
1.6L 4-cyl turboAuto (AM-S7)FWD28 / 35 / 31Regular$2,000
2.0L 4-cylAuto (AV-S1)FWD31 / 40 / 34Regular$1,850
2.0L 4-cyl turboManual 6-spdFWD21 / 29 / 24Premium$3,200
2.0L 4-cyl turboAuto (AM-S8)FWD20 / 27 / 23Premium$3,350

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 3,200 and 39,300 miles. Median 14,000, from 9 complaints with a mileage.

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Electrical31%
Automatic emergency braking23%
Engine16%
Lane assist16%
Speed control11%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
6251206

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 1

  • 24V308000 May 2024 Engine And Engine Cooling / Exhaust System / Emission Control / Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve)

    Defect. 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.

Manufacturer communications 31

Hyundai filed 31 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • Coolant leak from the Heat Exchange Port
  • Vibration in the steering wheel when the cooling fan is operated

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★
Hyundai Elantra HEV 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardStandard & OptionalStandard

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2021105126124,422Automatic emergency braking
202295137117,177Electrical
2023106169134,149Automatic emergency braking
20245362136,698Electrical
20253834148,200Lane assist

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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