Hyundai Elantra Coupe Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 21, 2025 · 12 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 12 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the Hyundai Elantra Coupe, across 3 model years (2013–2015). The 2013 model year has the most complaints (10). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes, hydraulic.

Peak: 2013, with 10 complaints
2013: 102013102014: 2201422015: 020150

n = 12 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Hyundai Elantra Coupe years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No Elantra Coupe model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2013 Elantra Coupe: 10 complaints, 1 recall
  2. 2014 Elantra Coupe: 2 complaints, 1 recall

Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.

Most common Hyundai Elantra Coupe problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Service Brakes, Hydraulic820
Engine210
Engine and Engine Cooling110
Exterior Lighting110
Latches/locks/linkages110
Steering110

All Hyundai Elantra Coupe model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2015 Elantra Coupe01——
2014 Elantra Coupe21—Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2013 Elantra Coupe101—Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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Frequently asked questions

Which Hyundai Elantra Coupe years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2013 (10), 2014 (2). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.

What is the biggest problem with the Hyundai Elantra Coupe?

Service Brakes, Hydraulic, with 8 complaints across 2 model years.

How many recalls does the Hyundai Elantra Coupe have?

1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.