Hyundai

Elantra GT

Midsize Cars · model years 2013 to 2020

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The verdict

Best year: 2018. complaints: 0, below this model's typical 540; recalls: 0, below this model's typical 3.

Worst year: 2013. complaints: 1322, about 4.9x this model's typical 270; 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	Top complaints
2013	2Gas	30	147	$2,100	4	1,322	4 (1 open)	STEERING 14%, ENGINE 13%, AIR BAGS 9%
complaints: 1322, about 4.9x this model's typical 270 recalls: 4, above this model's typical 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 68 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	380	2 (1 open)	ENGINE 30%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 8%
complaints: 380, above this model's typical 270 recalls: 2, below this model's typical 3 deaths reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 29 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	258	2 (1 open)	ENGINE 25%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 14%, SERVICE BRAKES 8%
complaints: 258, below this model's typical 270 recalls: 3, in line with this model's typical 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 25 NHTSA advised parking the 2015 model year outdoors over fire risk open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 28 of 100, where higher is better.
2016	2Gas	27	173	$2,300	2	282	1	ENGINE 28%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 13%, POWER TRAIN 7%
complaints: 282, above this model's typical 270 recalls: 2, below this model's typical 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 17 Score: 62 of 100, where higher is better.
2017	2Gas	27	173	$2,300	4	756	1	ENGINE 27%, STRUCTURE 12%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 12%
complaints: 756, about 2.8x this model's typical 270 recalls: 4, above this model's typical 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 23 Score: 13 of 100, where higher is better.
2018	4Gas	26.5	181	$2,350	0	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, below this model's typical 540 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 3 Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2019	3Gas	27	181	$2,300	1	239	0	ENGINE 38%, EXTERIOR LIGHTING 20%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12%
complaints: 239, below this model's typical 405 recalls: 1, below this model's typical 3 deaths reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 4 Score: 64 of 100, where higher is better.
2020	3Gas	27	181	$2,300	3	236	0	ENGINE 31%, POWER TRAIN 14%, EXTERIOR LIGHTING 9%
complaints: 236, below this model's typical 405 recalls: 3, in line with this model's typical 3 deaths reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 15 Score: 36 of 100, where higher is better.

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median2013: 30 to 2020: 27

Owner complaints2013: 1,322 to 2020: 236

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.