Hyundai Elantra GT years to avoid
The Hyundai Elantra GT years to avoid are 2018, 2017 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2015 is the cleanest year on record.
155
Total complaints
2
Recall campaigns
2013–2020
Years covered
2
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Elantra GT years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | High complaint rate | 73 | |
| 2017 | High complaint rate | 30 |
Every Elantra GT year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 9 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 17 | 0 | |
| 2018avoid | 73 | 1 | |
| 2017avoid | 30 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 9 | 1 | |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 10 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 6 | 0 |
Common questions
What are the worst Hyundai Elantra GT years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Elantra GT years to avoid are 2018, 2017. The cleanest year on record is 2015.
What is the best year for the Hyundai Elantra GT?
By complaint volume, 2015 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Elantra GT years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Hyundai Elantra GT have?
Across all model years, the Elantra GT has 2 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 155 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.