2024 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
0/100
#5 most-complained of 5 Elantra Hybrid years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2024 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid ranks 5th of 5 model years, with a complaint index of 0 and just 6 complaints and 1 recall, making it the Best year among Elantra Hybrid model years tracked.
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 52
- 50 city / 55 hwy
Top 2024 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System3 (50%)
- Engine3 (50%)
- Lane Departure1 (17%)
- Other1 (17%)
- Structure & Body1 (17%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (17%)
What owners report
- Owners report the engine losing power and failing to accelerate while cruise control was active, with smoke coming from under the hood and a check engine light on.
- One owner reported a catastrophic engine compartment fire while the car was parked, with heavy smoke pouring from the engine bay.
- Multiple owners in a fleet reported the car stalling at low speeds and refusing to accelerate after stopping, sometimes triggering the check engine light.
- One owner reported unexplained battery drain alerts from the Bluelink app on a car with under 300 miles.
- One owner reported the windshield cracking on its own with no impact, spreading from one side to the other after two months of ownership.
- One owner described the driver-attention alert system as overly frequent and distracting, with no way to disable it.
2024 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- 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
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, the lowest among the five model years tracked, and carries a Best verdict relative to other Elantra Hybrid years.
- What problems does the 2024 Elantra Hybrid have?
- NHTSA lists 6 complaints for the 2024 Elantra Hybrid, split evenly between the Electrical System and Engine, including one report of an engine fire and one of stalling and loss of acceleration.
- Does the 2024 Elantra Hybrid have a recall?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 1 recall covering the hybrid power control unit (HPCU) assembly, which may overheat; Hyundai will update the HPCU software free of charge.
- How does the 2024 Elantra Hybrid compare to other years?
- The 2024 Elantra Hybrid ranks 5th worst (i.e., best) of 5 years, well below 2023 (complaint index 100, Avoid) and 2022 (complaint index 75, Avoid).
- What is the fuel economy of the 2024 Elantra Hybrid?
- EPA rates the 2024 Elantra Hybrid at 52 mpg combined (50 city / 55 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,250.