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2024 Hyundai Elantra Engine Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
14%of 56 total for the year
Median mileage
43,000miles
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the engine of the 2024 Hyundai Elantra, 14% of the 56 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The Gas pedal, would not work as I was trying to accelerate when going from the ramp onto the freeway. The pedal had no pump in it, it just went all the way down as I was trying to press and the car started slowing down. I had to pull over on the side of the freeway and restart the car for the pedal to start working again. I came to the dealership the next day on 12/5/25, at around 5:45pm in which I was scheduled to come back at 8am on 12/6/25. My safety was at risk, because the car lost pedal power for me to pickup speed as I merged onto the freeway. …”

NHTSA complaint #11703440, filed 2025-12

“New vehicle was recently purchased at Hyundai dealership odometer reading 8 miles only. Four days later while driving the engine turns off and all dashboard lights start flashing vehicle stops completely in the middle of the road I immediately turned-on emergency lights to make the cars behind me aware. Looking on my rear mirror I notice a vehicle wasn't stopping and I was about to get rear ended so I suddenly wave my hand out, thankfully he passed right by me, and all traffic slowly comes to a complete stop. There was no warning lamps, messages or problem prior failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #11586691, filed 2024-05

“I was driving around 34 miles per hour in traffic and my speedometer turned red indicating a problem. I attempted to accelerate in traffic and it made a funny noise and would not speed up. I was able to drive home which was about a mile away. Once I got home I turned the vehicle off and back on and the speedometer was blue again. I took it to the dealer and they advise they could not locate the problem , They put it on a level 3 scope and drove it a lot. Since then it happened as I left home and I stopped the vehicle and started it again which solved the problem. The car has around 3100 miles. …”

NHTSA complaint #11625564, filed 2024-11

“When you accelerate & let off the gas pedal, the vehicle still accelerated for 2 seconds after you release the gas pedal. It is like there is a delay with drive by wire signal. This situation can cause rear end collisions & hard panic braking. Please recall this situation to prevent higher insurance cost & increased accidents!”

NHTSA complaint #11677506, filed 2025-07

“The contact owns a 2024 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving, check engine light illuminated, with a loss of power when accelerating. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with power train failure and received diagnostic code P040100. The vehicle was repaired; however, the issue persisted. The vehicle was returned to the dealer multiple times but still continued The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 43,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11741490, filed 2026-06, 43,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025314%
2024814%
20232020%
20221111%
20211310%
202010943%
201913453%
201814250%
201729138%
201611138%
20159235%
201416643%
201323318%
201213921%
20119221%
2010154%
2009135%
2008248%
2007124%
200621%
200543%
200453%
200310%
200221%
200141%
200063%
199922%
199711%

Other parts of the 2024 Hyundai Elantra

Electrical system
17 complaints
Other or unknown
17 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
9 complaints
Steering
7 complaints
Vehicle speed control
6 complaints
Lane departure
5 complaints
Brakes
4 complaints
Exterior lighting
3 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2024 Hyundai Elantra

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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