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Hyundai recalls, problems and MPG by model
NHTSA recalls, owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for every Hyundai model year covered on this site, with the newest recalls first.
This site covers seven Hyundai models from the 2010 to 2026 model years: the Elantra, Kona, Palisade, Santa Cruz, Santa Fe, Sonata, and Tucson. For these models, NHTSA's files list 146 safety recalls (a recall that covers several models or model years counts once) and 35,133 owner complaints. 13 of the recalls are do-not-drive or park-outside recalls: owners are told not to drive the vehicle, or to park it outside, until it is repaired.
Latest recalls for seven Hyundai models
Newest NHTSA recall filings for the Hyundai models on this site, newest first. Hyundai has filed 23 recalls so far in 2026, against 14 by this date in 2025. See every automaker. This year's 20 Hyundai vehicle recalls are listed below the models.
- 2026 Hyundai ElantraOct 20, 2026 · Wheels
- 2026 Hyundai ElantraOct 20, 2026 · Suspension
- 2024 to 2026 Hyundai KonaJul 14, 2026 · Seat belts
- 2025 to 2026 Hyundai TucsonJun 23, 2026 · Electrical system
- 2025 to 2026 Hyundai Santa CruzMay 18, 2026 · Forward collision avoidance
- 2024 to 2026 Hyundai ElantraMay 14, 2026 · Electrical system
- 2015 to 2016 Hyundai ElantraMay 14, 2026 · Air bags
- 2025 to 2026 Hyundai ElantraApr 20, 2026 · Air bags
- 2024 to 2026 Hyundai Santa FeApr 6, 2026 · Seat belts
- 2026 Hyundai PalisadeMar 19, 2026 · Seat belts
Models
Listed by name. Complaint counts rise with sales and with time on the road, so compare a model's years with each other, not one model with another. Last column: the model year with the most owner complaints in its first three years; a dash means the model has too few comparable years or complaints to pick one.
| Model | Best combined | Recalls | Complaints | Most complaints (first 3 years) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2010 to 2026 models |
54 mpg Hybrid |
38 | 6,160 | 2013 Elantra 347 complaints · most described: the airbag warning light |
2018 to 2026 models |
32 mpg Gas |
11 | 827 | 2020 Kona 86 complaints · most described: stalling |
2020 to 2026 models |
34 mpg Hybrid |
16 | 2,520 | 2023 Palisade 318 complaints · most described: shaking or vibration |
2022 to 2026 models |
25 mpg Gas |
9 | 330 | – |
2010 to 2026 models |
36 mpg Hybrid |
44 | 6,395 | 2017 Santa Fe 260 complaints · most described: engine failure |
2010 to 2026 models |
52 mpg Hybrid |
46 | 12,581 | 2011 Sonata 624 complaints · most described: stalling |
2010 to 2026 models |
38 mpg Hybrid |
29 | 6,320 | 2016 Tucson 449 complaints · most described: door lock problems |
Hyundai recalls in 2026 so far
This list has the 20 vehicle recalls NHTSA has received so far in 2026 that cover Hyundai vehicles, newest first (NHTSA's recall file of Nov 12, 2026). Each is listed once, however many models it covers; its model years are shown when it covers Hyundai vehicles alone, and a recall of a model on this site links to that model's page. 'Vehicles in the recall' is NHTSA's estimate for the whole recall, which can include other brands. Recalls filed by upfitters, conversion builders and distributors are not included. The count above, 23, is every recall Hyundai filed this year, including any equipment recalls and recalls of its other brands; this list has the vehicle recalls of Hyundai vehicles filed by any automaker on the recalls-by-automaker list.
| Recall | Vehicles in the recall | Received |
|---|---|---|
NHTSA 26V-728 · Air bags | 37,901 | Nov 2 |
NHTSA 26V-693 · Wheels | 17 | Oct 20 |
NHTSA 26V-692 · Suspension | 24 | Oct 20 |
NHTSA 26V-664 · Seats · Park outside · Also covers Genesis | 94,622 | Oct 8 |
NHTSA 26V-588 · Seats | 5,360 | Sep 11 |
NHTSA 26V-452 · Seat belts | 47,787 | Jul 14 |
NHTSA 26V-432 · Electrical system · Park outside | 6 | Jul 2 |
NHTSA 26V-400 · Electrical system | 96,310 | Jun 23 |
NHTSA 26V-316 · Forward collision avoidance | 423,062 | May 18 |
NHTSA 26V-314 · Suspension | 172 | May 18 |
NHTSA 26V-308 · Electrical system | 54,337 | May 14 |
NHTSA 26V-307 · Air bags | 3,493 | May 14 |
NHTSA 26V-254 · Air bags | 2,931 | Apr 20 |
NHTSA 26V-218 · Seat belts · Also covers Genesis | 294,448 | Apr 6 |
NHTSA 26V-169 · Seat belts | 46,787 | Mar 19 |
NHTSA 26V-160 · Seats | 61,307 | Mar 17 |
NHTSA 26V-069 · Steering | 4,555 | Feb 5 |
NHTSA 26V-068 · Electrical system | 27 | Feb 5 |
NHTSA 26V-047 · Electrical system | 41,651 | Jan 26 |
NHTSA 26V-034 · Air bags | 568,576 | Jan 22 |
Most searched model years
These are among the Hyundai model years people in the US search Google for most, counting searches for their recalls and problems or their MPG (Google Keyword Planner, September 2025 to August 2026). At most three years of one model are listed.
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