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Hyundai Elantra Hybrid problems, recalls & best years

The deets on every Elantra Hybrid from 2021 to 2026: 135 owner complaints and 12 recalls across 6 model years.

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2023 (55), 2022 (40), 2021 (29). Best fuel economy: 50 mpg combined (2026).

Hyundai Elantra Hybrid
Photo: Charles from Port Chester, New York · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Problem areas across all years

Electrical45
Speed control / throttle28
Other / unknown24
Forward collision avoidance23
Engine22
Transmission & drivetrain20
Brakes14
Fuel & propulsion8

Year by year

YearRecallsComplaintsBest mpg
202142950
202244050
202315550
20241650
20251550
20261050

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FAQ

What is the worst year for the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid?

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2023 (55), 2022 (40), 2021 (29).

How many recalls has the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid had?

Across 2021–2026, NHTSA lists 12 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).