Hyundai Elantra Complaints

8,883 consumer complaints on file.

#11530873July 7, 2023
ENGINE
Knocking coming from the engine, OIL in the engine, Oil pressure light came on. Was looked at by two private mechanics and the dealership and was told the engine was faulty and not to drive it. The engine needed to be replaced. Was denied replacement by corporate since it just passed the warranty and was told to go to the BBB if I didn’t like it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11530963July 7, 2023
SUSPENSION
The sway bar was received in July 2023 and the sway bar was manufactured too short to fit the suspension of the 2008 Hyundai Elantra. The vendor was RockAuto and this is another defective product they sent.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11530965July 7, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This unit was purchased from RockAuto in July 2023; they sent another defective product. When the rear engine mount was installed on the subframe--one bolt was not getting tight and a bolt inside the unit was already broken. This may have caused the disjointed connection for this rear engine mount.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11530639July 6, 2023
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while idling at a stop sign, the RPMs dropped extremely low, and the vehicle stalled. After a visual inspection, the contact observed white smoke coming from the engine compartment and a coolant leak underneath the vehicle. Upon restarting the vehicle, the vehicle seemed to return to normal functionality. The contact stated that the failure became a regular issue over the next 6 months. No warning lights were illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. Later, the vehicle was taken to a second independent mechanic, who also failed to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 127,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11530451July 5, 2023
STEERING
The problem is in the steering and yes it is available upon request for inspection. My safety and that of anyone riding is at risk because the problem persists and it's progressively worse. There's a knock/pull/resistance whenever the steering turns slightly or fully either way. Yes the problem has been confirmed. The vehicle has been inspected by an independent business owner, and contractor. There were no warning signs or indicators of the problem, it started approximately 2020 but was slightly less pronounced than it is now and has become increasingly worse.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11530328July 4, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Horn has failed twice. The first time it was taken to the dealership and “fixed” - now it has failed again. The second issue is that the car accelerates on its own, both at a high and low rate of speed. While traveling at approximately 60 mph on multiple occasions, when the engine transitions from the electric motor to the gas engine, it will suddenly rapidly accelerate without any additional pressure on the gas pedal. While braking at a low rate of speed, the car seems to fight the brakes and will accelerate instead, propelling the car forward. This has almost caused multiple accidents. At the first occasion (Mar 2023), the dealer did a “transmission relearn” which mostly fixed the issue, but it has aggressively returned only 3 months later (one week ago) and is extremely dangerous. While trying to move to the side of the road and stop the car, the car continues the stop-go jerking/propelling forward and is nearly uncontrollable. The vehicle is currently at the dealership again and has not been diagnosed. On the first occasion they claimed they could not reproduce the issue. There is an open case with Hyundai regarding this. There were no warning lights or signals on the vehicle.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11530138July 3, 2023
POWER TRAIN, AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated upon coming to a complete stop, the vehicle accelerated unintendedly over a concrete bar and drove up a hill. The contact depressed the brake pedal but to no avail. The contact steered the vehicle to the right direction to avoid entering a pool. She then crashed into multiple objects including trees, concrete parking bars, and multiple vehicles before coming to a stop. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The contact was taken to the hospital by ambulance and was treated for injuries to her neck and back. A police report was filed. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to an independent tow yard where it was destroyed. Parking barriers and trees were damaged as a result of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11530184July 3, 2023
VISIBILITY/WIPER
leak without windshield
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11530213July 3, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I took my car in to the dealership to have the anti-theft software update, I was told that the update would prevent my car from getting stolen using the USB method. Two weeks later, my car was stolen the police found it, and they had used the USB method to steal it so the software update did not work and the dealership isn’t taking accountability. This is an issue that needs to be looked into as they’re saying the software update will help, but it is not helping with all the car theft.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11529994July 2, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The company, RockAuto, knowingly has many content quality errors describing automobile parts. This is a general safety concern to the general public because my rack and pinion set initially on the website said it came with both inner as well as outer tie rods. The rack and pinion set only came with inner tie rods with outer tie rods to be purchased separately. The company refunded the outer tie rods by giving a store credit.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11529995July 2, 2023
AIR BAGS
Was involved in accident on interstate. The car in front of me began decelerating and as a result, I did the same. The car behind me crashed into me at high speed and pushed me into the car in front. (3 cars involved total). The front and rear ends of my car were completely crushed to the point where the drivers door will not open more than about a foot. At no point did my airbags deploy. My car is serviced regularly and no warning lights were on. I was not injured but am extremely lucky that this was the case. A police report was filed.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11530037July 2, 2023
AIR BAGS, WHEELS, SEAT BELTS
I had a rear tire blowout causing the car to stop rapidly causing me to hit my face on the steering wheel so hard I got knocked out . My foot pressed on the gas and I hit a parked car. And my airbags never deployed. Insurance didn't pay my claim because it wasy falt I hit a parked car. Because I was knocked out. I don't remember anything about 30 seconds before the accident. Had my airbags worked maybe I could have remembered what really happened. When the collusion center inspected my car they said a defect in the car was the cause of my accident. But the insurance already denied the claim. The yellow tab was the airbag sensor
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11529486June 28, 2023
ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
There's a piston slap ,the engine block is damaged to the risk pin bushing ,connecting rods needs replacing the piston slap noise is in the upper end of the engine ,the gas tank want hold gas
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11529070June 27, 2023
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
While driving over the last month, the car shuts off with no warning. There are no check engine or other lights that come on once it shuts down. There does not appear to be any consistency in the occurences, sometimes while idling, sometimes while driving 40 mph. Up until recently, the car would restart once I put it in neutral, but it now does not restart right away.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11528922June 26, 2023
ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Vehicle would do a complete stop without warning while driving. No, engine light isn’t reflected on dashboard of 2017 Hyundai Elantra, went into a complete stop on hwy. Had vehicle checked everything looked good, Hidden problems couldn’t be resolved dealing with matter that could have been deadly if traffic were to occur.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11528672June 24, 2023
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
When stopped at a red light or in traffic, (on many occasions), my car will suddenly surge and accelerate. It's leads no many near rear end collisions. Sometimes it leads up to my engine stalling. Also have shuddering (like it wants to die) when driving on freeway. The re has been to many incidents to keep track of.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11528577June 23, 2023
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
The contact's girlfriend owns a 2020 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while his girlfriend was driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission failed to downshift into 2nd gear. Additionally, the vehicle was shaking while shifting gear. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the clutch assembly was the incorrect size, and the clutch assembly was replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 43,117.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11528504June 23, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
the h e v warning light comes on when driving. the hybrid battery disconnects from the engine and the car is undriveable. have to pull over, stop the car, turn off the car and then reset the hybrid battery. this has happened twice in last week. thank fully i was able to pull over safely, but this a dangerous situation for me and other cars around me. the car had been taken to the dealership just two weeks ago and they were unable to diagnose the issue
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11528535June 23, 2023
STRUCTURE:BODY
Failure to provide campaign service Took car in for rust corrosion campaign and inspection on may 18th. I was told there was corrosion and they would send info to Hyundai for approval. Car was not inspected, and was denied loaner vehicle after being told on phone one would be provided. Forcing me to drive an uninspected corroded vehicle for well over a month. Multiple calls to the dealer have not been returned
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11528298June 22, 2023
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Just quit working after being adjusted still not fixed though has been to Hyundai. Say parts are back ordered for months
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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