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Hyundai Elantra GT VIN Check

NHTSA holds 83 owner complaints on the Hyundai Elantra GT from 36 production runs; the worst run has 7, the typical one 2.3.

NHTSA complaint records · 83 complaints · 36 runs · 2017–2020 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported Elantra GT run is KMHH35LE7JU (2018 builds) with 7 complaints, 3× the typical run. Engine problems make up 59% of reports; 2017 is the worst model year at 2.8 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for Elantra GT model years 2017–2020.

Which build runs owners report most

A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Hyundai Elantra GT has 36 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 31% of every Elantra GT complaint on file.

FIG.01·Hyundai Elantra GT — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
KMHH35LE7JU••••••20187——
KMHD35LHXHU••••••20176——
KMHH35LE3JU••••••20185——
KMHD35LH1HU••••••20174——
KMHH35LE1JU••••••20184——
KMHH35LE5JU••••••20184——
KMHD35LH2HU••••••20173——
KMHD35LH9HU••••••20173——
KMHD35LH8HU••••••20173——
KMHH55LC2JU••••••20183—1
KMHH35LE8JU••••••20183——
KMHH55LC1JU••••••20183——
ROWS 12·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

Each of the other 24 Elantra GT runs has 3 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 10 Elantra GT VINs so far, most often 2019, 2017, 2018 builds; 3 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.

Which model years to check twice

Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Hyundai Elantra GT the gap between build years is 2.8×: a 2017 car draws 2.8 complaints per run, a 2019 one 1.

FIG.02·Hyundai Elantra GT — complaint rate by model year
YearPer runComplaintsRunsCrashes
20201.265—
2019144—
20182.74818—
20172.8259—
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Heaviest year here is 2017 at 2.8 complaints per run; lightest is 2019 at 1.

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 59% of everything Hyundai Elantra GT owners report: Engine, 58 of 83 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·Hyundai Elantra GT — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Engine58——
Power Train11—1
Unknown Or Other7——
Service Brakes6——
Fuel/propulsion System6——
Electrical System4——
Vehicle Speed Control3——
Suspension3——
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Recalls to check against your VIN

NHTSA has 8 recall campaigns on the Hyundai Elantra GT; the 6 below cover build years 2017 to 2020. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.

FIG.04·Hyundai Elantra GT — recall campaigns
CampaignComponentModel years
21V301000Engine2019–2020
19V720000Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs2020
19V721000Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint2020
18V891000Electrical System2018
17V213000Steering:electric Power Assist System2017
16V956000Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module2017
ROWS 6·SOURCE NHTSA recall campaigns

21V301000 was opened in 2021 on cars built from 2019: 2 years on the road before the recall.

How serious were they

FIG.06·Hyundai Elantra GT — complaint severity
OutcomeHyundai Elantra GTAll vehicles
Complaints filed831,115,966
Involved a crash0 (0%)64,194 (5.8%)
Involved a fire1 (1.2%)26,974 (2.4%)
Injuries reported158,013
Deaths reported02,728
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Crash-related reports run 100% below the all-vehicle rate.

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How this check works

The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Hyundai Elantra GT share of that is 83 complaints over 36 runs, 0.01% of everything on record.

Everything on the Hyundai Elantra GT
Recalls12 campaignsFuel economy28 mpg bestReliability4.5/5Common problems1,173 complaintsDimensionsSize, weight, generationsCargo space25 cu ftUsed prices456 listingsWhat yours is worthValue by year & mileageInsurance costEstimated per yearWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car2017–2020

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a Hyundai Elantra GT VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 83 NHTSA complaints from 36 Elantra GT runs and 8 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which Elantra GT production run has the most complaints?

KMHH35LE7JU, a 2018 build, with 7 complaints. The typical Elantra GT run has 2.3.

Which Elantra GT years have the most complaints?

Per production run, 2017 is heaviest at 2.8 complaints per run and 2019 lightest at 1.

How many Elantra GT complaints involve a crash?

0% of 83 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 1 involved a fire.

Complaint and recall records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Per-run rates computed by ForCar. Federal data covers safety only — title, odometer and insurance history are not included. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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