Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 11/01/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Engine (42.7% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Engine complaints here are 3.4× the median for that category across the 2588 model-years tracked on this site.
1 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 5 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 109 · 42.7% | Recalled | Recall 21V301000 |
| Power Train | 46 · 18% | No official action | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 27 · 10.6% | No official action | — |
| Electrical System | 26 · 10.2% | No official action | — |
| Steering | 20 · 7.8% | No official action | — |
| Service Brakes | 13 · 5.1% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 255 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 21V301000 · 2021 · reported 04/28/2021
A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, oil may leak onto hot exhaust components, increasing the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 19V720000 · 2019 · reported 10/09/2019
A wheel detaching from the vehicle increases the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 19V721000 · 2019 · reported 10/09/2019
A detached ball joint can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“The contact's wife owns a 2020 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while his wife was driving 50 MPH, the low oil pressure warning light illuminated…”NHTSA complaint 11540570 — filed 08/24/2023 · ENGINE
“When I start off I give my car gas but it does not want to speed up. The rpm drops to 2 and does not…”NHTSA complaint 11526419 — filed 06/11/2023 · ENGINE
“The engine is ticking as well as vibrating. Looked on the website to see if there were any recalls for this which every year other…”NHTSA complaint 11515192 — filed 04/03/2023 · ENGINE
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 109 of 255 NHTSA complaints (42.7%), followed by power train (46), exterior lighting (27), unspecified/other issues (26). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
255 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 11/01/2026. Of those, 21 involved a crash, 6 involved a fire, and 16 reported injuries. 2 deaths were reported.
Yes — 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 21V301000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
1 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page is backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
