Hyundai Elantra Complaints

8,883 consumer complaints on file.

#11439090November 2, 2021
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 20 - 30 mph, her vehicle crashed into another vehicle's front and rear passenger doors when the other driver ran a red light. No air bags deploy upon impact. The contact and her daughter, who was a passenger sustained bruising to their knees, and the contact's head jerked forward and back from the impact. The contact received medical attention on the scene and was later admitted to the hospital, while her daughter went to urgent care. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard, where it remained. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 36,000.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
2
Deaths:
0
#11438970November 1, 2021
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The vehicle would just randomly shut off while driving.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11438730October 30, 2021
ENGINE
This cars engine has seized and stopped working. This is an unacceptable problem and it seems as though other years have a recall for this same issue. I would like my year and model added to the recall. I am furious about this situation.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11438772October 30, 2021
ENGINE
There is a knocking noise in my engine. The car stalls in the middle of driving with NO warning. The car just dies. It is also using a lot of oil. I keep the oil changed and I check it often. The first two times I had it checked bc I heard a knocking noise, they said it’s low and then 2 weeks later it was already super low again!!!! Driving in town a few miles a day is no reason for oil to be gone. There is no oil in my driveway under the car or where I park it at work. I only drive 5 miles a day to and from work and running errands on the weekends. When the car just stopped in the middle of the road, 3 times, on my 5 mile drive to work, I almost got rear ended and almost hit the car in front of me. I know there is a recall on 2019 Hyundai’s but the Hyundai store in Norman said my VIN says my car should be fine. The problem is- the car is doing EXACTLY WHAT THE RECALL says will happen. I need someone from Hyundai to help before someone gets really hurt from this car. I am in the car business and so is my family. However we aren’t in contact with Hyundai business and that sucks because maybe I could get someone to actually help with this instead of being treated horribly by all the people I’ve dealt with this week at Hyundai dealerships. This car is dangerous and I will be getting rid of it and buying any car that’s not a Hyundai if I can’t get this one fixed with the recalled parts.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11438778October 30, 2021
ENGINE
As I was driving for my job going the speed limit I heard a slight ticking/knocking sounds I pulled over right away and it sounds like the motor is knocking, the gdi in other Hyundai models have a recall for them due to faulty connection rods making the engine fail as this one is, it is going into the dealership Monday and I will provide any documentation showing the car is stock and wasn’t abused in any way or form.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11438670October 29, 2021
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the airbag warning light was illuminated. The contact called the local dealer who informed the contact about diagnostic testing. The contact declined the diagnostic fees. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11438543October 28, 2021
STEERING
The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving approximately 15 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact pulled over and restarted the vehicle and the vehicle regained full functionality. The contact stated that the power steering failure warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with needing the steering column to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and told the contact that they would provide a 60% discount on the repair. The failure mileage was approximately 83,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11438582October 28, 2021
AIR BAGS, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Driver side airbag dash light goes on and off (mostly on). No accident or previous deployment of the airbag. Also, while under warranty the tail light and break light wiring was replaced as they would burn out approx. every 6 months. One light after another: tail light, break light, blinker, etc. It's happening again... seems to be a wiring or component issue. Have to keep bulbs in the car with me at all times.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11438336October 27, 2021
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that after parking and attempting to restart the engine smoke was present coming from under the vehicle. The contact opened the hood and discovered flames were present coming from within the engine compartment. The fire department was called to the scene and extinguished the flames. A fire report and police report was taken at the scene. The vehicle was towed to the home. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The local dealer was not notified. The failure mileage was 176,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11438375October 27, 2021
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Elantra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V061000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). The contact stated on 10/15/2021, while her husband was driving 65 mph, he heard an abnormal noise. The contact stated the check engine warning light was illuminated. The driver was able to exit the highway, before he saw smoke exiting from the front and rear of the vehicle. The driver was able to push the vehicle into a school parking. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to her mother in law residence. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11438388October 27, 2021
STEERING
THE STEERING WHEEL HAS WEIRD NOICES THAT JERKS IN THE HIGH WAY. IT IS SCARY KEEPING CONTROL OF LANES.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11438441October 27, 2021
AIR BAGS
My daughter was parked sitting in this car before going into work when all the airbags but the front ones deployed. The driver side one hit her arm very hard. The car was on but in park. Nothing hit the car.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11438448October 27, 2021
ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
brakes locked up and engine was knocking and car stopped running , it won’t turn over anymore and when it does it just shuts off .
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11438171October 26, 2021
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I was driving my 2013 elantra on the highway and I hit a chuck hole the engine shut off and was stuck in the middle of traffic.I also have had instances when I will be in traffic and car will shut off sometimes the car will restart immediately and sometimes it will not. The car has a box on the battery that will also become loose from vibration that will prevent car from restarting. Thank God I was able to put car I. Neutral and restart it. This poses a safety risk for not only myself but others. also have had problems with the steering when you hit a bumb or a rough spot on the road car starts to shake and the ability to maintain control is effected.. the brake lights jeep blowing. This car is just a safety haza6 period. It is the worst car I have ever have and regret everyday that I bought it. They should order not only safety recalls but a recall for all cars made in 2013
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11438229October 26, 2021
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
- While driving the car, suddenly the steering became very tight. I barely managed to avoid an accident and took the vehicle to side. At this time EPS light also turned on. - Since then the issue has been random. Sometimes EPS light will turn off and steering will work properly, but then suddenly it will become very tight and EPS light comes on. It has been random. - Car is driven only ~30k miles - Took Vehicle to dealer and then diagnosed it to be issue in EPS motor and was advised whole steering column to be replaced (cost of $2800). - Contacted Hyundai and they are refusing to do anything about it other than I can replace steering column at my own cost. - This is clearly a quality issue from Hyundai and causes safety issues while driving. Noticed many other complain on web with similar issue for Hyundai vehicles
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11438263October 26, 2021
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The contact owned a 2010 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while her son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle first hit a pothole in the road, then crashed into a guardrail, pole and tree. None of the air bags deployed upon impact. The contact's daughter and grandson were passengers in the vehicle. The fire department had to cut the roof of the vehicle and rear passenger door, removed all of the windows and windshield in order to extract the contact's son, daughter and grandson from the vehicle. All parties were transported by ambulance to the hospital for injuries sustained. The contact's son suffered a head injury with a brain bleed and a broken right hand. The contact's grandson had a broken femur and the contact's daughter had bumps and bruises. Police and fire department reports were filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 164,000.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
3
Deaths:
0
#11438103October 25, 2021
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the brake light was illuminated, and the brake pedal stopper pad detached. The dealer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V769000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The failure mileage was 79,152.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11437959October 24, 2021
AIR BAGS
The airbags did not deploy when the other driver did not comply with the stop sign, which led to him getting off the road in front of me and destroying the entire front of the car, knowing that the airbags did not deploy now. I suffer from a neck injury
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11437990October 24, 2021
STEERING
The HYUNDAI Genuine OEM Flexible Steering Couple 56315-2K000FFF has failed. The steering wheel clicks and has a clunking feel and is getting more pronounced. There is a manufacturing design flaw in the rubber compound causing it to disintegrate within the unit. For some reason, all Hyundai Elantra models using this coupler are covered under a manufacturers special warranty with the exception of the Coupe Models that they made for only 2 years.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11437853October 23, 2021
ENGINE
El vehículo comenzó a apagarse ,en el taller se mencionó que el problema es con las válvulas del motor y según el taller es por falta de mantenimiento ,sin embargo al vehículo se le dió el mantenimiento adecuado.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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