no report yet
Front: macpherson strut
NewRisk. A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.
2026 Hyundai ElantraProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2026 Hyundai Elantra, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 20, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Bull-Doser, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2026 Hyundai Elantra has problems
3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
1Wheels
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2026 Hyundai Elantra 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
NewRisk. Wheel detachment can cause a loss of vehicle control or create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Sensor: side impact
NewRisk. Air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.
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 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 median. How we score
'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2026 Hyundai Elantra safety ratings
2026 HYUNDAI ELANTRA 4DR N/A FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 5 stars (10.1% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard & Optional
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Elantra owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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.
Own a 2026 Elantra?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.