2026 Hyundai Elantra HybridProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

CarFlaw IndexToo new to rateHigher is better (0–100)

Safety recalls2Free fix at dealers Owner complaints00 with a crash, fire or injury Top problem0—

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 20, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Cutlass, CC0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid has problems

0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

no report yet

Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

New

Recall 26V-693 · Oct 20, 2026 · 17 vehicles

Risk. Wheel detachment can cause a loss of vehicle control or create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

repaired · 2026 Q3

Hybrid management: power control unit/module (hpcu)

New

Recall 26V-308 · May 14, 2026 · 54,337 vehicles · 35,548 repaired

Risk. Overheating in the HPCU increases the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Hyundai.

Best & worst years

2026 vs. every other Elantra Hybrid year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Elantra Hybrid median. How we score

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NHTSA crash tests

2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid safety ratings

2026 HYUNDAI ELANTRA HYBRID 4DR HEV FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating

Frontal crash★★★★★

Side barrier★★★★★

Side pole★★★★★

Rollover: 5 stars (10.1% risk)
Stability control: Standard
Forward collision warning: Standard & Optional
Lane departure warning: Standard

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