Hyundai Elantra
The 2026 Hyundai Elantra presents an average reliability outlook.
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Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km | Fuel-economy range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 28 | 35 | 31 | 8.4 | 6.72 | 7.59 | — |
| 2025 | 28 | 35 | 31 | 8.4 | 6.72 | 7.59 | — |
| 2024 | 28 | 35 | 31 | 8.4 | 6.72 | 7.59 | — |
| 2023 | 28 | 36 | 31 | 8.4 | 6.53 | 7.59 | 28-36 mpg combined |
| 2022 | 25 | 34 | 28 | 9.41 | 6.92 | 8.4 | — |
| 2021 | 25 | 34 | 28 | 9.41 | 6.92 | 8.4 | — |
| 2020 | 26 | 33 | 29 | 9.05 | 7.13 | 8.11 | — |
| 2019 | 22 | 30 | 25 | 10.69 | 7.84 | 9.41 | — |
| 2018 | 22 | 30 | 25 | 10.69 | 7.84 | 9.41 | — |
| 2017 | 22 | 30 | 25 | 10.69 | 7.84 | 9.41 | — |
| 2016 | 24 | 35 | 28 | 9.8 | 6.72 | 8.4 | — |
| 2015 | 24 | 35 | 28 | 9.8 | 6.72 | 8.4 | — |
| 2014 | 24 | 33 | 27 | 9.8 | 7.13 | 8.71 | — |
| 2013 | 28 | 38 | 32 | 8.4 | 6.19 | 7.35 | — |
| 2012 | 28 | 38 | 32 | 8.4 | 6.19 | 7.35 | 28-38 mpg combined |
| 2011 | 28 | 38 | 32 | 8.4 | 6.19 | 7.35 | — |
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Engine configuration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | sedan | 4 | 1.6 | Regular | Automatic (AM-S7) | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2025 | sedan | 4 | 1.6 | Regular | Automatic (AM-S7) | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2024 | sedan | 4 | 1.6 | Regular | Automatic (AM-S7) | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2023 | sedan | 4 | 1.6 | Regular | Automatic | FWD/Front-Wheel Drive | 201 hp | 195 lb-ft | Inline-4 |
| 2022 | wagon | 4 | 1.6 | Regular | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | FWD/Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2021 | wagon | 4 | 1.6 | Regular | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | FWD/Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2020 | wagon | 4 | 1.6 | Regular | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | FWD/Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2019 | wagon | 4 | 1.6 | Regular | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2018 | wagon | 4 | 1.6 | Regular | Automatic | FWD/Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2017 | wagon | 4 | 1.6 | Regular | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2016 | wagon | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2015 | wagon | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2014 | wagon | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2013 | wagon | 4 | 1.8 | Regular | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2012 | wagon | 4 | 1.8 | Regular | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 148 hp | 131 lb-ft | Inline-4 |
| 2011 | wagon | 4 | 1.8 | Regular | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| Year | msrp | pricing | Trim | currency | Base MSRP | MSRP range | Confidence | notes | Source | estimatedAt | Series | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | Trim: SEL | SEL | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | Trim: SE | SE | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $27,200, MSRP range: $27,200 - $28,615, Confidence: 0.9, notes: MSRP for N Line trim varies by source, with a range of $27,200 to $28,615., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 5/11/2026 | Trim: N Line | N Line | USD | $27,200 | $27,200 - $28,615 | 0.9 | MSRP for N Line trim varies by source, with a range of $27,200 to $28,615. | llm_estimate | 5/11/2026 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | Series: SEL | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SEL | — |
| 2021 | — | Trim: SEL | SEL | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | Base price: $20,000, Trim: Sport | Sport | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $20,000 |
| 2019 | — | Base price: $21,050, Trim: Sport | Sport | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $21,050 |
| 2018 | — | Base price: $16,950, Trim: SEL / Value Edition / Limited | SEL / Value Edition / Limited | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $16,950 |
| 2017 | — | Base price: $22,350, Trim: Sport | Sport | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $22,350 |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | bodyAndInterior | mechanical | Keyless ignition | GVWR | Seat rows | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel | Turbo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | GVWR: Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg) | Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg) | Standard | Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg) | Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | GVWR: Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg) | Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg) | Standard | Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg) | Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | 5 | 4 | 402 | 14.2 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg) | Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg) | Standard | Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg) | Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg) | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 107.1, Front wheel: 16, Rear wheel: 16 | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 107.1 | 16 | 16 | — |
| 2020 | 5 | — | — | — | Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Turbo: Yes, GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 106.3, Front wheel: 15, Rear wheel: 18 | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 106.3 | 15 | 18 | Yes |
| 2019 | 5 | 4 | 408 | 14.4 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 106.3, Front wheel: 16, Rear wheel: 16 | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 106.3 | 16 | 16 | — |
| 2018 | 5 | 4 | 407 | 14.4 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 106.3, Front wheel: 15, Rear wheel: 15 | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 106.3 | 15 | 15 | — |
| 2017 | 5 | 4 | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 106.3, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17 | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 106.3 | 17 | 17 | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | 5 | 4 | 419 | 14.8 | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | 5 | 4 | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | Overall rating | Frontal crash | Side crash | Rollover | Rated vehicle | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotMonitoring | blindSpotIntervention | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | rearAeb | parkAssist | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | laneCenteringAssist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 2026 HYUNDAI ELANTRA 4DR N/A FWD | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 2025 Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — |
| 2024 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 2024 Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — |
| 2023 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 2023 Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | — | standard | standard | — |
| 2022 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 2022 Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — |
| 2021 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 2021 Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — | — | — | standard | standard | standard |
| 2020 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2020 Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | — | standard | — | standard | standard | — | — | — | standard | standard | — |
| 2019 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2019 Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — | standard | — | — | standard | — | — | — | standard | standard | — |
| 2018 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2018 Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | optional | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2017 Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD Later Release | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | — | optional | standard | — | — | standard | — | — | — | optional | standard | — |
| 2016 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2016 Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | 2015 Hyundai Elantra 2 DR FWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | 2014 Hyundai Elantra 2 DR FWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | 2013 Hyundai Elantra 2 DR FWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2012 Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD Later Release | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | 2011 Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Technology & electrification
Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data.
| Year | infotainment | ev | Electrification | Battery type | Apple CarPlay | Android Auto |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | Electrification: hev, Battery type: Lithium-Ion/Li-Ion | hev | Lithium-Ion/Li-Ion | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | Apple CarPlay: Standard, Android Auto: Standard | Electrification: hev, Battery type: Lithium-Ion/Li-Ion | hev | Lithium-Ion/Li-Ion | Standard | Standard |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Model year reports
2026
NewestThe 2026 Hyundai Elantra presents an average reliability outlook.
2025
The 2025 Hyundai Elantra presents an average reliability profile.
2024
The 2024 Hyundai Elantra presents an average reliability profile, making its specific condition and maintenance history paramount for used car shoppers.
2023
The 2023 Hyundai Elantra presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to significant concerns with its **automatic emergency braking (AEB)** system and electrical components.
2022
The 2022 Hyundai Elantra presents a mixed reliability picture, with a below-average verdict driven by significant seat belt recalls and a high volume of owner complaints.
2021
The 2021 Hyundai Elantra presents a mixed ownership proposition, rated below average for reliability.
2020
The 2020 Hyundai Elantra presents a below-average reliability outlook, primarily due to a significant number of critical engine and powertrain failures reported at low mileage.
2019
The 2019 Hyundai Elantra presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to significant engine concerns.
2018
The 2018 Hyundai Elantra presents a below-average reliability outlook, primarily due to a significant number of engine-related complaints.
2017
The 2017 Hyundai Elantra presents a below-average reliability outlook, primarily due to significant engine complaints.
2016
The 2016 Hyundai Elantra presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to significant engine and powertrain concerns.
2015
The 2015 Hyundai Elantra presents a below-average reliability outlook, primarily due to significant engine concerns.
2014
The 2014 Hyundai Elantra presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to a significant number of engine complaints.
2013
The 2013 Hyundai Elantra is considered below average for reliability, with significant concerns regarding its **steering system**.
2012
The 2012 Hyundai Elantra presents a below-average reliability outlook, primarily due to a significant risk of engine compartment fires stemming from ABS module leaks.
2011
The 2011 Hyundai Elantra presents a below-average reliability outlook, primarily due to a significant risk of engine compartment fires stemming from ABS module brake fluid leaks.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Hyundai Elantra?
Carfocal currently has 16 published Elantra reports, covering 2011 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 Hyundai Elantra presents an average reliability outlook.
Published year coverage: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
Is the Hyundai Elantra reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Hyundai Elantra. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 hyundai elantra presents an average reliability outlook. and the 2026 hyundai elantra's value proposition is somewhat clouded by its unproven reliability. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
16 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Hyundai Elantra?
Carfocal answers common-problem questions in the year-specific reports. Published guides currently cover 2011 through 2026.
Problem patterns will populate as repair-prediction coverage expands.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 16
- Years tracked
- 16
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints