More recall homework
2026 Hyundai Elantrahas more recalls listed.
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More complaint activity
2025 Hyundai Elantrahas more complaint records.
Open investigation signals
Similar activityOpen investigation counts are similar.
Lower estimated fuel cost
2025 Hyundai Elantramay cost less to fuel.
Short answer: Elantra needs more recall homework, Elantra has more complaint activity, Elantra has more severity reports and Elantra has the lower fuel-cost estimate. Confirm the exact VIN before buying.
Public-record comparison
Rows show model-year records, not exact VIN status.
| Record | 2026 Hyundai Elantra | 2025 Hyundai Elantra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total recalls | 1 | 0 | Elantra has 1 more recalls |
| Total complaints | 0 | 17 | Elantra has 17 more complaints |
| Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports | 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 | 2 / 0 / 4 / 0 | Elantra has 6 more severity reports |
| Defect investigations | 0 | 0 | Similar |
| Open investigations | 0 | 0 | Similar |
| Manufacturer communications | 3 | 21 | Elantra has 18 more communications |
| Recall completion reports | 0 | 0 | Similar |
| Warranty programs | 0 | 7 | Elantra has 7 more warranty programs |
| Service campaigns | 0 | 3 | Elantra has 3 more service campaigns |
| Software notices | 0 | 0 | Similar |
| Canadian recall records | 0 | 0 | Similar |
| Latest recall | Apr 21, 2026 | None listed | Elantra has a listed date |
| Latest complaint | None listed | Apr 9, 2026 | Elantra has a listed date |
| Top complaint categories Top 3 |
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| Different |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | Gasoline | Same |
| Efficiency | 31 combined MPG | 34 combined MPG | Different |
| Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year | $1,950 | $1,750 | Elantra about $200 less |
| Safety-rating records | 2 | 3 | Different availability |