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Hyundai Elantra GT recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 116 owner complaints for the Hyundai Elantra GT, covering model years 2013 to 2020. The 2018 model year drew the most complaints (50), and Engine is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 2 recall campaigns on file
  • 116 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 8 model years with data (2013–2020)
  • most complaints: 2018 (50 for that model year)
  • top component: Engine (77 complaints)
  • latest recall 26V307000 (reported May 14, 2026)
  • 0 complaints reporting a crash (0.0%)
  • 1 complaint reporting a fire (0.9%)
  • 1 complaint reporting an injury (0.9%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Hyundai Elantra GT complaints by model year

8 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2018 model year has the most complaints: 50 of 116, or 43.1%. Next come 2017 (25) and 2019 (13). The fewest are for 2015, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Hyundai Elantra GT owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2013–2020Column chart of 116 complaints across 8 model years. The highest is 2018 with 50. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2013: 5 complaints520132014: 8 complaints820142015: 1 complaint120152016: 7 complaints720162017: 25 complaints2520172018: 50 complaints5020182019: 13 complaints1320192020: 7 complaints72020
Hyundai Elantra GT complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Hyundai Elantra GT complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
201350000
201480000
201510000
201670000
2017250000
2018500110
2019130000
202070000
All model years1160110

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Hyundai Elantra GT components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Engine is the component named most often, in 77 complaints (66.4% of all 116), followed by Power Train (12) and Electrical System (9).

Components named most often in Hyundai Elantra GT complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Hyundai Elantra GT complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Engine7766.4%
Power Train1210.3%
Electrical System97.8%
Unknown or Other97.8%
Service Brakes86.9%
Fuel/Propulsion System76.0%
Vehicle Speed Control54.3%
Exterior Lighting43.4%
Forward Collision Avoidance43.4%
Tires43.4%
Steering32.6%
Suspension32.6%
Air Bags21.7%
Engine and Engine Cooling21.7%
Lane Departure21.7%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Hyundai Elantra GT recalls

2 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Elantra GT, newest first. The 2 campaigns cover model years 2016 to 2018. The 2016 and 2018 model years appear in the most campaigns (1 each).

  • 2 recall campaigns
Hyundai Elantra GT recall campaigns covering each model year
2016: 1 campaign2017: no campaigns2018: 1 campaign
Highlighted: the model years with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 26V307000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module

    Model year 2016

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Elantra and 2016 Elantra GT vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may rupture during deployment.

    Consequence:
    An air bag inflator that ruptures may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or passengers, increasing the risk of injury or death.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect and replace the air bag inflator, as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 3, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated August, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 300. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 16, 2026.

    Filed by Hyundai Motor America

  2. NHTSA campaign 18V891000

    Reported

    Visibility › Sun/Moon Roof Assembly; Electrical System

    Model year 2018

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT vehicles. The panoramic sunroof motor may be incorrectly programmed, preventing the sunroof from detecting an obstacle while closing.

    Consequence:
    If the sunroof does not detect an obstacle while closing and then retract, there could be an increased risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the panoramic sunroof, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 5, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 179.

    Filed by Hyundai Motor America

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Hyundai Elantra GT questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Hyundai Elantra GT have?

NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recall campaigns for the Hyundai Elantra GT, covering model years 2013 to 2020. The most recent, 26V307000, was reported on May 14, 2026 and is filed under “Air bags”. The 2016 and 2018 model years are covered by the most campaigns (1 each).

Which Hyundai Elantra GT model year has the most complaints?

The 2018 model year, with 50 of the 116 complaints in NHTSA’s file (43.1%). The next are 2017 (25) and 2019 (13). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Hyundai Elantra GT complaint?

Engine is the component named most often: 77 complaints, or 66.4% of all 116. Power Train (12) and Electrical System (9) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Hyundai Elantra GT?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Hyundai dealer.

How many Hyundai Elantra GT complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 116 complaints, 0 report a crash, 1 a fire, 1 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.