2026 Hyundai Elantra problems and complaints
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Hyundai Elantra. The most-reported areas: Unknown Or Other (1), Air Bags (1), Wheels (1).
Key takeaways
- 3 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 0 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 1 reported injury.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 33% |
| Air Bags | 1 | 33% |
| Wheels | 1 | 33% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Parts for the 2026 Hyundai Elantra
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 HYUNDAI ELANTRA 4DR N/A FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-10-17
The “consider taking a break” alert comes on every few miles including in the first few miles of driving. It is distracting and I need it shut off!
Air Bags - filed 2026-08-26
my car was t-boned on the passenger side at the b pillar and airbags did not deploy. yes the body shop confirmed the airbags did not deploy. no warnings or messages.
Wheels - filed 2026-08-10
To Whom It May Concern: I am submitting this formal complaint to request review of a potentially serious vehicle-safety failure involving a rental automobile provided to me by Hertz at its [XXX] location. Although Hertz is presently attempting to collect approximately $97 from me for alleged tire damage, the monetary d...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.