What is the fuel economy of a 2026 Hyundai Elantra?

EPA figures for the 2026 Hyundai Elantra reach 31 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 2026 Hyundai Elantra?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2026 Hyundai Elantra. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site - recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 2026 Hyundai Elantra?

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA for the 2026 Hyundai Elantra, most often about: Wheels, Air Bags. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Hyundai · 2026

2026 Hyundai Elantra

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 31 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
1.6L 4-cyl	Automatic (AM-S7)	Regular	28	35	31	288

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 26V254000

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Elantra N, 2026 Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), and Elantra vehicles. The B-pillar impact sensors may have been misassembled, which can delay air bag deployment.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

2 complaints filed by owners for this model year. Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Wheels 1 Air Bags 1

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Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.