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Hyundai Elantra Gt problems, recalls & best years

The deets on every Elantra Gt from 2013 to 2020: 118 owner complaints and 2 recalls across 8 model years.

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2018 (51), 2017 (25), 2019 (14). Best fuel economy: 30 mpg combined (2013).

Hyundai Elantra Gt
Photo: SsmIntrigue · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Problem areas across all years

Engine79
Transmission & drivetrain12
Electrical9
Other / unknown9
Brakes8
Fuel & propulsion7
Speed control / throttle5
Forward collision avoidance4

Year by year

YearRecallsComplaintsBest mpg
20130530
20140827
20150127
20161727
201702527
201815128
201901428
20200728

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FAQ

What is the worst year for the Hyundai Elantra Gt?

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2018 (51), 2017 (25), 2019 (14).

How many recalls has the Hyundai Elantra Gt had?

Across 2013–2020, NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).