YearToAvoid

2024 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Best The 2024 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid has 6 complaints, 1 recall, and a complaint index of 0, ranking it Best among the 5 model years with data. Its top reported issue area is the electrical system, tied with the engine.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
0/100
#5 of 5 Elantra Hybrid years
Verdict
Best
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
6
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
1
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
0
reported in complaints
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Top issue
Electrical System
Best nearby year
2025
rated Good
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
52
50 city / 55 hwy
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Top 2024 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System3 (50%)
  2. Engine3 (50%)
  3. Lane Departure1 (17%)
  4. Other1 (17%)
  5. Structure & Body1 (17%)
  6. Visibility & Wipers1 (17%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Some vehicles experienced an engine compartment fire while parked, with heavy smoke pouring from under the hood.
  • Owners received Bluelink alerts that the 12-volt battery was below normal within days of purchase, with no clear drain found.
  • Some vehicles stalled at low speeds or failed to accelerate after a stop, sometimes with the check engine light on.
  • One owner reported losing motive power while using cruise control, with engine vibration, smoke, and a 'Reduced Speed' warning at 14,000 miles.
  • A windshield cracked across its lower third without any impact, starting near the passenger-side edge.
  • Owners found the driver-attention alert (coffee cup icon) intrusive, with repeated beeping every few minutes on the highway.
2024 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid complaints: complaints filed per month2Mar 2024Aug 2024Nov 2024Jul 2026Sep 2026
6 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2024 to Sep 2026; peak Jul 2026 (2).

2024 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 26V308000May 14, 2026Electrical System54,337 vehicles

    Electrical system:propulsion system:hybrid management:power control unit/module (hpcu)

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

    Risk: Overheating in the HPCU increases the risk of a fire.

    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.

2024 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid fuel economy and fuel cost

City
50 MPG
Highway
55 MPG
Combined
52 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$1,250
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2024 compared with other Elantra Hybrid years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)025507510020212022202320242025
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2022Avoid7540452
2023Avoid10054152
2024Best06152
2025Good255152

All Hyundai Elantra Hybrid years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2024 Elantra Hybrid has a complaint index of 0 and ranks Best among the 5 model years with data, with only 6 complaints logged.
What problems does the 2024 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid have?
Owners most often reported issues in the electrical system and engine, each accounting for half of complaints, including a reported engine fire and battery drain alerts.
Does the 2024 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid have a recall?
Yes, NHTSA lists one recall (campaign 26V308000) for the hybrid power control unit, which may overheat; Hyundai will update the HPCU software free of charge.
How does the 2024 Elantra Hybrid compare to other years?
The 2024 model has a complaint index of 0, far lower than the 2022 (75) and 2023 (100) model years, which are rated Avoid, and it ranks just above the 2025 model, rated Good.
What is the fuel economy of the 2024 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid?
EPA rates it at 52 mpg combined (50 city / 55 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,250.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.