2024 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 17, 2026 · 6 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Elantra Hybrid years
Not enough data 4th of 6 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid. That ranks 4th out of 6 Elantra Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 50%). Complaints mention 1 fire. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2024 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System3
Engine2
Lane Departure1
Structure1
Unknown or Other1
Vehicle Speed Control1 · ~14,000 mi
Visibility/wiper1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System350%———
Engine233%———
Lane Departure117%———
Structure117%———
Unknown or Other117%———
Vehicle Speed Control117%14,000——
Visibility/wiper117%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2024, with 3 complaints
2024: 3202432026: 320263

n = 6 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2024 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid recalls (1)

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Electrical system:propulsion system:hybrid management:power control unit/module (hpcu)May 14, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V308000 · 54,337 vehicles

Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Elantra Hybrid vehicles. The hybrid power control unit (HPCU) assembly may overheat.

Risk: Overheating in the HPCU increases the risk of a fire.

Fix: Dealers will update the HPCU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 3, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 301. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 16, 2026.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The contact owns a 2024 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving with cruise control activated, the vehicle lost motive power and failed to accelerate properly. Additionally, the engine vibrated abnormally, smoke emanated from under the hood, the message "Reduced Speed" was…

Vehicle Speed Control · received Sep 17, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11764904

We have had the car for 2 months and when I went out to start it the other day I noticed a large crack in the lower 1/3 of the windshield, starting at the edge/gasket of the passengers side and spreading horizontally all the way to the drivers side. There is no impact mark anywhere on the…

Visibility/wiper · received Jul 27, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11753044

The vehicle experienced a catastrophic engine compartment fire while safely parked inside an employment parking garage in [XXX] on XXX, at approximately 3:04 PM. I was physically sitting inside the vehicle cabin when heavy smoke suddenly began pouring out from the engine bay. I immediately…

Engine · received Jul 15, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11750544

We lease 5 Hyundai 2024 Elantra Blue hybrids that were bought new a few months back. We have experienced the same issues with 3 of the 5 so far. Cars will STALL at low speeds and sometimes ENGINE LIGHT goes on. Cars will suddenly not accelerate after stopping at a stop sign. Extreme danger for our…

Electrical System · received Nov 26, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11627453

The car has an annoying picture of a coffee cup and tells me to consider taking a break followed by annoying beeps. This announcement happens every 5-10 minutes on the expressway regardless of who drives the car and if they are staying in the lanes. Hyundai took the way to disable this out of the…

Lane Departure · received Aug 15, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11608704

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2024 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid?

Owners most often report electrical system, engine, lane departure problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 3 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2024 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2024 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Elantra Hybrid model years, the 2024 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.