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2024 Hyundai Elantra Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

0/100

#16 most-complained of 16 Elantra years

The 2024 Hyundai Elantra ranks as the Best year among 16 model years tracked, with a Complaint Index of 0 and 54 total complaints. NHTSA lists one recall for an engine EGR valve short circuit that can cause loss of drive power, but electrical and engine issues dominate owner reports.

Complaints
54
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
5 / 0
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
31
28 city / 35 hwy

Top 2024 Hyundai Elantra problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System17 (31%)
  2. Other17 (31%)
  3. Engine13 (24%)
  4. Collision Avoidance & Cameras8 (15%)
  5. Steering7 (13%)
  6. Lane Departure5 (9%)
  7. Suspension, Wheels & Tires5 (9%)
  8. Brakes3 (6%)
  9. Transmission & Powertrain3 (6%)
  10. Structure & Body2 (4%)

What owners report

  • Owners report the engine stalling or shutting off completely while driving, sometimes multiple times in one trip, occasionally with a check engine light referencing the Engine Control System.
  • Some describe dashboard lights coming on randomly while driving, disabling safety features and causing the driver-side window to drop on its own.
  • Several owners report the horn failing intermittently, including one case with only 4,000 miles and another where a blown horn fuse recurred after dealer repair.
  • One owner reported a front passenger tire blowing out with no warning lights, causing loss of control and total loss of the vehicle.
  • Another owner reported the Forward Radar system showing intermittent 'blocked' errors that eventually became a constant fault disabling forward safety systems.
2024 Hyundai Elantra complaints: complaints filed per month8May 2024Oct 2024Feb 2025Jun 2025Oct 2025Mar 2026Sep 2026
84 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2024 to Sep 2026; peak Nov 2025 (8).

2024 Hyundai Elantra recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 24V308000May 1, 2024Engine13,511 vehicles

    Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:gas recirculation valve (egr valve)

    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.

2024 Hyundai Elantra fuel economy and fuel cost

City
28 MPG
Highway
35 MPG
Combined
31 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,100
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 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2022Best13101529.5
2023Good2798231
2024Best054131
2025Best2022031

All Hyundai Elantra years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Hyundai Elantra reliable?
Among the 16 Elantra model years tracked, 2024 has a Complaint Index of 0, the lowest of any year, and ranks as the Best year based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls.
What problems does the 2024 Hyundai Elantra have?
NHTSA lists 54 complaints for the 2024 Elantra, led by Electrical System issues (31% of complaints) and Engine issues (24%), including reports of stalling and dashboard warning lights.
Does the 2024 Hyundai Elantra have any recalls?
Yes, one recall (24V308000) covers an electrical short circuit in the EGR valve assembly on certain 2024 Elantra, Venue, and Kona vehicles that can cause loss of drive power. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
How does the 2024 Elantra compare to other model years?
The 2024 Elantra ranks 16th out of 16 years in complaint index (best position), well below years like 2013 (complaint index 100, Avoid) and 2017 (complaint index 87, Avoid).
What is the top problem area for the 2024 Elantra?
Electrical System complaints are the most common, accounting for 17 of 54 complaints (31%), with a median mileage at failure of 15,500 miles for the model year overall.

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.