| Engine | 120.0%ODI 11591347 · 94,000 miThe contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the electronic traction stability warning light illuminated. The contact stated the vehicle was losing forward momentum. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal and the vehicle slowed to approximately 15 MPH and failed to respond as needed. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent but was a recurring failure. The contact had the vehicle towed to a local dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed, and it was determined that the electronic co… Look up ODI 11591347 at NHTSA ↗ | 675.0%ODI 11435679 · 104,000 miThe contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving down a hill at 10 MPH, various warning lights illuminated as the vehicle lost all power. The contact stated that the brakes and steering failed as the vehicle rolled down a hill and stopped at the bottom of the hill. The contact stated that she was able to restart the vehicle after 10 minutes, resuming normal operation. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose a failure. The contact then took the vehicle to another independent mechanic w… Look up ODI 11435679 at NHTSA ↗ | 1100.0%ODI 11461460 · 98,111 miThe contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Elantra GT. The vehicle had previously been serviced under Manufacturer Campaign Number: 966 (Engine Monitoring Logic) however, after the repair, the vehicle lost motive power while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer and diagnosed with engine failure due to a rattling in the engine. The dealer informed the contact that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but declined the engine replacemen… Look up ODI 11461460 at NHTSA ↗ | 571.4%ODI 11441943 · 77,170 miThe contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Elantra GT. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the engine made abnormal loud knocking sounds. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that he veered to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the engine threw a rod through the engine block and destroyed the engine. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact that they would cover a percentage of the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage… Look up ODI 11441943 at NHTSA ↗ | 2184.0%ODI 11268730 · 61,000 mi3RD CYLINDER PISTON FELL APART INSIDE IS MOTOR . CAR ONLY HAS 61,000 MILES. VEHICLE WAS ON HIGHWAY Look up ODI 11268730 at NHTSA ↗ | 3058.8%ODI 11130331 · 800 miCAR SHUT OFF WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY RANDOMLY STARTED SHAKING. ALL LIGHTS TURNED ON CHECK ENGINE,MOTOR OIL LIGHT BATTERY LIGHT. CAR SHUT OFF TO THE POINT WHERE I COULDN'T ACCELERATE. SO IMAGINE BEING ON THE HIGHWAY AND YOUR CAR SHUTS OFF RANDOMLY WHILE YOUR IN MOTION AND CANT ACCELERATE TO MERGE TO THE EMERGENCY LANE. THIS HAPPENED 4 MORE TIMES ON MY WAY TO THE DEALERSHIP LESS THEN 800 MILES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Look up ODI 11130331 at NHTSA ↗ | 1071.4%ODI 11429812i was driving down the toll road I 80 in ohio as i do every day and suddenly the check engine light came on and as soon as it came on i seen nothing but white smoke in my rear veiw mirror i lost all power and the engine shut down as i costed to the side of the road i was almost hit but other vehicles the was behind me when i got out of the car there was a massive pool of oil on the ground i contacted the dealer in perrysburg oh and i was told that there was a recall on the 2.0 motors but not for my model so now i have a $14,000 loan for this ca… Look up ODI 11429812 at NHTSA ↗ | 571.4%ODI 11341141 · 10,000 miACCELERATING THE VEHICLE TO GET TO HIGHWAY SPEEDS, VEHICLE PULLS HARD AND BOGS DOWN INTO LIMP MODE, RESULTING IN A P0234 MIL. VEHICLE IS AT THE DEALERSHIP BUT HAVEN'T HEARD FROM THEM ABOUT IT. Look up ODI 11341141 at NHTSA ↗ |
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| Power Train | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 520.0%ODI 11552193The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Elantra GT. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power while accelerating. Additionally, while driving at approximately 65–70 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal and decelerated to 45 MPH. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that an unknown fuse needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to another dealer… Look up ODI 11552193 at NHTSA ↗ | 47.8%ODI 11463445On Thursday evening, 4/28/22, I noticed engine knocking, and engine died while driving. Checked oil, and there was no oil in the car. Added oil, drove car to work the following day. Still engine noise, and dying on freeway. I never had any "check engine" or "low oil" warning lights come on to aleart me of any issue. The car only has 57K miles on it. Took the car straight to the dealership, and they are saying I need a new engine since they found metalic pieces in the oil. I know therer are other Hyundai recalls and lawsuits for engine pr… Look up ODI 11463445 at NHTSA ↗ | 17.1%ODI 11406542 · 37,800 mi2019 UNDER 40K MILES HAD A BAD STARTER. WOULD WORK OCCASIONALLY, HAD TO HAVE IT REPLACED. Look up ODI 11406542 at NHTSA ↗ | 114.3%ODI 11354088 · 1,900 miENGINE LOSS OF POWER. WHILE ACCELERATING VEHICLE SEEMED TO HAVE A MAJOR LOSS OF POWER AND REFUSED TO ACCELERATE. 7 SPEED DCT CLUNKS INTO GEAR HARD AND RPMS GO FLYING HIGH BUT CAR WILL NOT MOVE. HAVE TO TURN OFF CAR LEAVE OVERNIGHT. Look up ODI 11354088 at NHTSA ↗ |
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| Unknown Or Other | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 713.7%ODI 11115819 · 300 miGAS TANK INDICATOR ARROW ON DASH POINTS TO WRONG SIDE OF CAR. POINTS TO PASSENGER SIDE, SHOULD POINT TO DRIVER SIDE. Look up ODI 11115819 at NHTSA ↗ | 17.1%ODI 11257285 · 233 miTHE CAR HAS A SAFETY DEFECT WHERE IN BETWEEN THE BREAK PEDAL AND THE ACCELERATION PEDAL ABOVE THE TOP PART OF THE PEDALS IS A BOWED THIN PIECE OF METAL SEPARATING THE PEDALS. WHILE WEARING CERTAIN SHOES OR HAVING TO BREAK IN A FAST MANOR THIS RESTRICT FOOT MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE BREAK AND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND CAN CAUSE YOUR SHOE TO BECOME WEDGED IN BETWEEN ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THIS DESIGN RESTRICTS MOVEMENT OF THE DRIVERS RIGHT FOOT TO GET ACCESS TO THE BREAK. THIS ISSUE OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, AND CAN HAPPEN ON AN… Look up ODI 11257285 at NHTSA ↗ | 114.3%ODI 11642136Sunroof stuck in the open position because the headliner failed Dealership says the sunroof can't be closed, even by force, to seal the car while waiting for repairs Two dealerships, a collision auto body shop, and glass repair shop have inspected it and confirmed the sunroof assembly is defective No warnings, problem appeared while driving Look up ODI 11642136 at NHTSA ↗ |
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| Electrical System | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 225.0%ODI 11442283 · 119,000 miThe contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Elantra GT. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal sound and then lost motive power. The oil and battery warning lights were illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after three hours. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 119,000. Look up ODI 11442283 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 28.0%ODI 11563027Knock Sensor and decreased internal battery No harm to me or others Yes No No, 12-23-2023 date of incident. Look up ODI 11563027 at NHTSA ↗ | 47.8%ODI 11266182 · 30,000 miAFTER SWITCHING ENGINE OFF, SOME ELECTRICAL (MAYBE IGNITION) REMAINS ON WHICH SOMETIMES DRAINS BATTERY. THIS ISSUE HAS ALWAYS OCCURRED UPON SHUTTING CAR OFF. Look up ODI 11266182 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
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| Service Brakes | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 114.3%ODI 11494889 · 69,000 miThe contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Elantra GT. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH and depressing the brake pedal to stop the vehicle, the braked malfunctioned, and the vehicle failed to slow down. The contact shifted to park and turned off the vehicle to avoid crashing into the rear of a truck. After restarting the vehicle, the brakes operated normally. The vehicle was later taken to the local dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The m… Look up ODI 11494889 at NHTSA ↗ | 28.0%ODI 11477089I bought a 2017 Hyundia Elantra GT on 2/14/22 for my 16 year old daughter cash $8000. The car ran good for about a month but I could smell fumes so I took the car to the dealership on 3/11/22. I had to replaced the catalytic converter with the Hyundia dealership, which cost me $2600. On 4/8/22, my 16 year old daughter was driving to work and she advised me that it was really hard to stop on the brakes. I asked her did the brake light or service light come on. She was like no, so I drove the care to see what she was talking about and it was real… Look up ODI 11477089 at NHTSA ↗ | 47.8%ODI 11130331 · 800 miCAR SHUT OFF WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY RANDOMLY STARTED SHAKING. ALL LIGHTS TURNED ON CHECK ENGINE,MOTOR OIL LIGHT BATTERY LIGHT. CAR SHUT OFF TO THE POINT WHERE I COULDN'T ACCELERATE. SO IMAGINE BEING ON THE HIGHWAY AND YOUR CAR SHUTS OFF RANDOMLY WHILE YOUR IN MOTION AND CANT ACCELERATE TO MERGE TO THE EMERGENCY LANE. THIS HAPPENED 4 MORE TIMES ON MY WAY TO THE DEALERSHIP LESS THEN 800 MILES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Look up ODI 11130331 at NHTSA ↗ | 17.1%ODI 11257285 · 233 miTHE CAR HAS A SAFETY DEFECT WHERE IN BETWEEN THE BREAK PEDAL AND THE ACCELERATION PEDAL ABOVE THE TOP PART OF THE PEDALS IS A BOWED THIN PIECE OF METAL SEPARATING THE PEDALS. WHILE WEARING CERTAIN SHOES OR HAVING TO BREAK IN A FAST MANOR THIS RESTRICT FOOT MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE BREAK AND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND CAN CAUSE YOUR SHOE TO BECOME WEDGED IN BETWEEN ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THIS DESIGN RESTRICTS MOVEMENT OF THE DRIVERS RIGHT FOOT TO GET ACCESS TO THE BREAK. THIS ISSUE OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, AND CAN HAPPEN ON AN… Look up ODI 11257285 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
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| Fuel/Propulsion System | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 28.0%ODI 11737885I am writing to formally log a critical safety and product reliability complaint regarding my Hyundai Elantra GT. The vehicle has suffered catastrophic engine failure characterized by severe rod knock. This failure occurred without any prior warning from the vehicle’s onboard diagnostic systems, exposing an engineering and sensor flaw that creates an immediate safety hazard.The vehicle was operating normally when it suddenly developed a distinct, heavy metallic knocking sound from the engine block, indicative of failed connecting rod bearings. … Look up ODI 11737885 at NHTSA ↗ | 47.8%ODI 11131771 · 800 miWHILE ON HIGHWAY CAR MOTOR STOPPED WORKING COULD NOT GET CAR TO TURN BACK ON. THIS HAPPENED ON A BUSY HIGHWAY. AFTER 8 DAYS IN DEALERSHIP SO FAR RECEIVED A CALL SAYING THE CARS FUEL PUMP MAY BE THE PROBLEM Look up ODI 11131771 at NHTSA ↗ | 17.1%ODI 11611455Car shut off while at a traffic light and would not restart after several attempts at jumping the battery. It was later determined that the high-pressure fuel pump had failed. Look up ODI 11611455 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
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| Vehicle Speed Control | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 14.0%ODI 11552193The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Elantra GT. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power while accelerating. Additionally, while driving at approximately 65–70 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal and decelerated to 45 MPH. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that an unknown fuse needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to another dealer… Look up ODI 11552193 at NHTSA ↗ | 23.9%ODI 11130331 · 800 miCAR SHUT OFF WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY RANDOMLY STARTED SHAKING. ALL LIGHTS TURNED ON CHECK ENGINE,MOTOR OIL LIGHT BATTERY LIGHT. CAR SHUT OFF TO THE POINT WHERE I COULDN'T ACCELERATE. SO IMAGINE BEING ON THE HIGHWAY AND YOUR CAR SHUTS OFF RANDOMLY WHILE YOUR IN MOTION AND CANT ACCELERATE TO MERGE TO THE EMERGENCY LANE. THIS HAPPENED 4 MORE TIMES ON MY WAY TO THE DEALERSHIP LESS THEN 800 MILES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Look up ODI 11130331 at NHTSA ↗ | 17.1%ODI 11257285 · 233 miTHE CAR HAS A SAFETY DEFECT WHERE IN BETWEEN THE BREAK PEDAL AND THE ACCELERATION PEDAL ABOVE THE TOP PART OF THE PEDALS IS A BOWED THIN PIECE OF METAL SEPARATING THE PEDALS. WHILE WEARING CERTAIN SHOES OR HAVING TO BREAK IN A FAST MANOR THIS RESTRICT FOOT MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE BREAK AND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND CAN CAUSE YOUR SHOE TO BECOME WEDGED IN BETWEEN ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THIS DESIGN RESTRICTS MOVEMENT OF THE DRIVERS RIGHT FOOT TO GET ACCESS TO THE BREAK. THIS ISSUE OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, AND CAN HAPPEN ON AN… Look up ODI 11257285 at NHTSA ↗ | 114.3%ODI 11627291 · 29,000 miThe contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Elantra GT. The contact stated while driving 5 MPH in stop-and-go traffic, the engine light illuminated. While driving, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the knock sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. While driving at 35-45 MPH three days later, the engine light illuminated again, and the vehicle started to decelerate. The vehicle was towed back to the local dealer, who performed a combustion test. The dealer re… Look up ODI 11627291 at NHTSA ↗ |
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| Exterior Lighting | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 35.9%ODI 11091992 · 250 miWHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT WITH THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS, THERE IS VERY A DISTINCT SHADOW IN FRONT OF CAR. IT IS VERY DISTRACTING AND DANGEROUS. Look up ODI 11091992 at NHTSA ↗ | 17.1%ODI 11641997There are several things that go wrong with this car. One is the headlights. I’ve had to change them several times over the span of a year. It also burns an insane amount of oil. I have to change it every 2k-3k miles and even at that point it’s almost out, even with an extender put in it. I’ve been told by numerous mechanics that I should just get rid of the car and they only run into this issue with Hyundais, especially the Elantras. My car had begun to act weird the day I got my oil changed this last time. They looked at it and there was hard… Look up ODI 11641997 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
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