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Elantra GT

Large Cars · model years 2013 to 2020

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The verdict

Worst year: 2013. complaints: 1345, about 4.8x this model's typical 282; recalls: 4, above this model's typical 3.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the Hyundai Elantra GT
Year	Trims	MPG	HP	Fuel cost	Recalls	Complaints	Investigations	TSBs	Top complaints
2013	2Gas	30	147	$2,100	4	1,345	4 (1 open)	137	STEERING 14%, ENGINE 13%, AIR BAGS 9%
complaints: 1345, about 4.8x this model's typical 282 recalls: 4, above this model's typical 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 68 complaints reporting a fire: 31 NHTSA advised parking the 2013 model year outdoors over fire risk open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 1.1 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2014	2Gas	27	173	$2,300	2	395	2 (1 open)	127	ENGINE 30%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9%, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 9%
complaints: 395, above this model's typical 282 recalls: 2, below this model's typical 3 deaths reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 29 complaints reporting a fire: 15 NHTSA advised parking the 2014 model year outdoors over fire risk open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 1.4 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2015	2Gas	27	no data	$2,300	3	263	2 (1 open)	121	ENGINE 26%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 13%, SERVICE BRAKES 8%
complaints: 263, below this model's typical 282 recalls: 3, in line with this model's typical 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 25 complaints reporting a fire: 8 NHTSA advised parking the 2015 model year outdoors over fire risk open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 23 of 100, where higher is better.
2016	2Gas	27	173	$2,300	2	300	1	115	ENGINE 28%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 13%, POWER TRAIN 8%
complaints: 300, above this model's typical 282 recalls: 2, below this model's typical 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 17 complaints reporting a fire: 5 Score: 56 of 100, where higher is better.
2017	2Gas	27	173	$2,300	4	792	1	162	ENGINE 28%, STRUCTURE 12%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 12%
complaints: 792, about 2.8x this model's typical 282 recalls: 4, above this model's typical 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 24 complaints reporting a fire: 6 Score: 8 of 100, where higher is better.
2018	4Gas	26.5	181	$2,350	1	334	0	132	ENGINE 36%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 13%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10%
complaints: 334, below this model's typical 563 recalls: 1, below this model's typical 3 deaths reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 7 complaints reporting a fire: 8 Score: 56 of 100, where higher is better.
2019	3Gas	27	181	$2,300	1	265	0	111	ENGINE 41%, EXTERIOR LIGHTING 19%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11%
complaints: 265, below this model's typical 422 recalls: 1, below this model's typical 3 deaths reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 4 complaints reporting a fire: 3 Score: 59 of 100, where higher is better.
2020	3Gas	27	181	$2,300	3	260	0	95	ENGINE 32%, POWER TRAIN 14%, EXTERIOR LIGHTING 8%
complaints: 260, below this model's typical 422 recalls: 3, in line with this model's typical 3 deaths reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 16 complaints reporting a fire: 6 Score: 31 of 100, where higher is better.

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median2013: 30 to 2020: 27

Owner complaints2013: 1,345 to 2020: 260

How we score each year

We compare each year of the Hyundai Elantra GT to the model's own typical numbers, not to other cars. A year reads solid when its recalls, owner complaints, and federal investigations sit at or below what is typical for this model, mixed when some of those numbers run above typical, and avoid when they run far above it. Deaths, reported fires, and an NHTSA advisory to park outside count against a year no matter what this model's baseline looks like.

A year is scored only when NHTSA has both complaint and recall counts for it. Complaint data often lags for the newest years, so a recent year can read not enough data even while its recall count already shows in the table. When the history is too thin, we say not enough data instead of guessing. Service bulletins are routine maintenance guidance from the manufacturer and do not lower a year's score.

Scores run 0 to 100, higher is better. Recall, complaint, and investigation figures come from NHTSA records. Fuel economy, fuel cost, and horsepower figures come from the EPA, shown as the median across the year's trims.

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.