Hyundai Elantra Complaints

8,883 consumer complaints on file.

#11513157March 22, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES
The brake line on the car rusted out, and subsequently ruptured, leading to a loss of brake fluid and a total loss of brake function. The failure was quite abrupt. The fluid leaking had been noted within 24 hours of brake failure, but the brake warning lights only came on after the rupture had occurred and were noted at the same time that the brakes failed to work. The rupture happened while the car was being backed out of the driveway, but before entering the roadway, and the car was able to be safely towed to the dealership for an assessment. Repairs and a brake line replacement are being planned, and the dealership has documented and photographed the brake line corrosion and rupture. A recall is currently underway in Canada for this exact problem in this model of the Elantra (among other years and models) but there is nothing yet being reported for customers in the United States. The vehicle has spent most of its time in the Northeast US since its original purchase, so it seems reasonable to assume that the climate conditions here (being similar to Canada) have led to the same brake line failures.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11513190March 22, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, STRUCTURE
Disk brake backing plates rusted through, flaking. Could lodge in brake pads.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11513194March 22, 2023
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated the while driving at various speeds, while slowing down, the vehicle consistently lost motive power and stalled. The contact stated that there was a knocking sound coming from the engine compartment. Additionally, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed and determined that the catalytic converter sensor needed to be replaced. The contact was notified of NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V769000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage 145,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11513020March 21, 2023
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal sound. The vehicle was taken to an independent dealer, who informed the contact the subframe had fractured due to corrosion. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11512598March 19, 2023
LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST, LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING
There have been multiple occasions, both on highway and urban roads, when the Lane Keeping Assist system has forced me out of my lane, both taking control of my car's steering wheel to move me out of the lane while also failing to trigger my Lane Departure Warning. One time, LKA jerked over into a lane of oncoming traffic, another time it jerked me out of my lane into a near collision with a concrete lane barrier, and another time the LKA jerked out of the lane almost into a curb.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11512599March 19, 2023
STRUCTURE:BODY, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Defective paint chipping and/or pealing off in large chunks with wind when driving can cause to hit another vehicles windshield especially, the drivers behind that can cause temporary obstruction to the road.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11512459March 17, 2023
STEERING
Steering coupling failed. Hyundai is repairing this defective part on other models of the Elantra, but will not on the Elantra Gt. Makes no sense as it is the exact same defective part.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11512434March 17, 2023
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle overheated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the contact there was a crack on the radiator. Additionally, the dealer determined that the failure was possibly collision related; however, the contact stated that the vehicle was not involved in a collision. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 39,573.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11512372March 17, 2023
CHILD SEAT:BASE
The contact owns a Maxi Cosi Coral XP car seat, Model Number: IC313FNDV, Manufactured: 10/09/2020. The car seat was being used in a 2021 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the seat base failed to separate from the stroller when the release handle was pulled firmly. The contact stated that several attempts were needed to remove the car seat from the stroller. The child was not in the car seat during the failure. The contact later received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23C002000 (Child Seat), which she related to the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The car seat was not replaced.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11512241March 16, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER
Anti theft system does not have standard engine immobilization, highly theft rate, owner at risk of danger while using vehicle if car jacked which is a high possibility since the Kia boys posted how to steal this particular vehicle. Hyundai will upgrade the anti-theft system but will not allow you a free FOB for activation of new anti theft system if the car was purchased used with no FOB, thus preventing Driver from the service campaign recently sent to particular owners/lessees. This is a safety issues as it has been broadcasted via social media to target drivers with these vehicles for car jacking
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11512047March 15, 2023
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Sometimes upon depressing the accelerator the engine does not respond. The car does not move in a traffic situation. Putting the car in park, shutting it down and restarting makes it go away for a while. Getting on and off the highway is especially dangerous. This has happened intermittently for the past 1-1/2 years. The dealer says that they cannot reproduce the problem. So, they cannot repair it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11511983March 15, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER
I am contacting you regarding Service Campaign 993 (Atni-theft software upgrade). My car was stolen on March 7th, 2023 due to a lack of the required safety system on anti-theft software and immobilizing. Although, the recall updates and adds the mentioned safety issues, However, my war was stolen due lack of these safety systems. The car was recovered by police, however, it is damaged (Window, ignition cylinder, body of the car, bumpers, etc) I did contact the Hyundai customer care center, and I was told that Hyundai is not going to reimburse the cost of the repair of the damages to my car (although the safety issue in their Elantra cars caused this accident). I believe they should be responsible for any theft damages to the car because of the safety issue in Recall 993. Please let them know that it is not the owner's responsibility to pay for the damages that occur due to the lack of the required safety issues in their product. I am requesting the issuance of another Recall which reimburses all repair costs due to theft damages to the cars related to the safety issues in Recall 993.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11511989March 15, 2023
STEERING
The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering assist. Additionally, the EPS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed as a module and steering motor sensor failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11511805March 14, 2023
STEERING
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra. The contact's daughter was driving at approximately 70 MPH when she heard an abnormal "pop" sound come from under the floorboards. The contact said that as she was following the road on a right-hand curve the vehicle steering was not responding to her steering correction to follow the turn. The contact said that his daughter lost control and spun the vehicle 180 degrees and crashed into a guard rail. The contact stated that she did not notice any warning lights. The vehicle hit the guard first with the front driver's fender and then the entire driver's side hit the guard rail and all forward momentum stopped. The police arrived on the scene and wrote a report. The daughter had not suffered any injuries, however, the vehicle was undrivable and was towed to a towing lot. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The contact's insurance provider declared the vehicle a total loss. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V311000 (Steering). The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11511488March 13, 2023
STEERING
When I turn the wheel there is a loud clunking noise
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11511532March 13, 2023
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Blinkers hyper flash with head lights off, get stuck on one direction. dont work when head lights are on. THIS IS A HUGE PROBLEM with this car and it is known but nothing has ever been done.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11511636March 13, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
This vehicle has what is now known as "Phantom Braking" since day of delivery over two years ago and was reported to NHTSA previously by me and Hyundai which has not or will not try to correct this Safety Hazard. Last incident this occurred on 3/11/2023 for at least the 6th time. This has happened with vehicles behind me which have come close to hitting me.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11511170March 10, 2023
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
2013 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO LOOSE STEERING WHEEL COLUMN.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11511262March 10, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
Car horn failure. Almost had an accident. Tried to honk the horn, so that i could warn the other driver coming toward my lane, nothing, no sound at all. I swerved my car out of the way... it could have been bad if there was a car next to me. Took the car to the dealership. Verdict, they said the car horn needs to be changed. Nope, did not notice any warnings that the horn gonna malfunction. It is messed up. I hardly use the horn and yet it is broken. Isn't the horn supposed to last a while?
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11511082March 9, 2023
ENGINE
Engine has a load ticking noise, mechanic said he thought it was the lifters. The vehicle also stalls while driving; After accelerating and reaching cruising speed it will stall as you ease off accelerator. It has not done it using with cruise control.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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