2024 Hyundai ElantraFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Midsize CarsFront-Wheel Drive
City
32
MPG
Highway
41
MPG
Combined
36
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (AV-S1)
Regular
City
32
Hwy
41
Comb
36
Fuel cost: $1,900/yr
Automatic (AV-S1)
Regular
City
31
Hwy
40
Comb
34
Fuel cost: $2,000/yr
Automatic (AM-S7)
Regular
City
28
Hwy
35
Comb
31
Fuel cost: $2,200/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,900

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$2,500

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 7/10
GHG Score: 7/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
246 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
8.3 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2L 4-cyl
Transmission
Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Body Style
Sedan
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
2L, 4-cylinder
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$1,871/yr
California
$5.957/gal$2,482/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$1,620/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$1,723/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$1,884/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$1,879/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$2,330/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$1,924/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$1,810/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$1,853/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 36 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
5/5
2024 Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD

Crash Test Scores

Front Crash — Overall
Front Crash — Driver Side
Front Crash — Passenger Side
Side Crash — Overall
Side Crash — Driver Side
Side Crash — Passenger Side
Side Pole Crash
Rollover
Rollover Probability10.1%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: Standard & OptionalLane Departure Warning: Standard
50
Owner Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History1

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems50 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 50 owner complaints for the 2024 Hyundai Elantra. Top reported issues include electrical system, advanced safety (adas) and engine. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Electrical System
14
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
13
Engine
7
Steering
6
Speed Control
6
Wheels & Tires
3
Visibility / Wipers
2
Power Train
2

2024 Hyundai Elantra problems by category: Electrical System: 14 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 13 complaints, Engine: 7 complaints, Steering: 6 complaints, Speed Control: 6 complaints, Wheels & Tires: 3 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 2 complaints, Power Train: 2 complaints.

10
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
2
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

BrakesFiled: 11/25/2025ODI#11701567
When I am using cruise control, my car will just randomly slam on its breaks. I have taken my car into the dealer multiple times, and they have written it off everytime. They have said it’s “direct su…
Electrical SystemFiled: 01/03/2025ODI#11634008
NOVEMBER 2023: PURCHASE VEHICLE. SEPTEMBER 2, 2024: DRIVING ON HIGHWAY 50-55MPH IN RIGHT LANE. NO ONE/NOTHING IN FRONT OF ME. CLEAR DAY. VEHICLE COLLISION ALERT STARTS BEEPING, VEHICLE ABRUPTLY BRAKE…
EngineFiled: 11/22/2024ODI#11626808
I had my oil changed in September at McGovern Hyundai in Leominster, MA. I have the invoice on file and my app that I have with them. I went out of town on [XXX]. At approximately [XXX], I heard a lou…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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