Before buying a used 2026 Hyundai Elantra, check whether recall repairs were completed, how it scored in crash tests and what owners report most often. Ask the seller for service records covering any recall listed below.
A 0–100 grade from public NHTSA data — higher means fewer reported problems. Provisional: this model year is new and complaints are still coming in. How it's calculated
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NHTSA hasn't published 5-star ratings for this model year.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.
No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for this model year.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified reports, not confirmed defects.
| Version | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elantra — Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 8.4 L/100 km (28 mpg) | 6.7 L/100 km (35 mpg) | 7.6 L/100 km (31 mpg) |
| Elantra Hybrid — Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4.8 L/100 km (49 mpg) | 4.5 L/100 km (52 mpg) | 4.7 L/100 km (50 mpg) |
| Elantra Hybrid Blue — Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4.6 L/100 km (51 mpg) | 4.1 L/100 km (58 mpg) | 4.4 L/100 km (54 mpg) |
| Elantra N — Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 11.8 L/100 km (20 mpg) | 8.7 L/100 km (27 mpg) | 10.2 L/100 km (23 mpg) |
| Elantra N — Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 11.2 L/100 km (21 mpg) | 8.1 L/100 km (29 mpg) | 9.8 L/100 km (24 mpg) |
Source: U.S. EPA / fueleconomy.gov. Converted to L/100 km for Canadian buyers.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Elantra N, 2026 Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), and Elantra vehicles. The B-pillar impact sensors may have been misassembled, which can delay air bag deployment.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the impact sensor(s), as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 11, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 299. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 22, 2026.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. Canadian-market vehicles can have different recalls — check Transport Canada's recall database. Always confirm recall status for a specific VIN with a dealer.