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HyundaiReliability & Safety Statistics

NHTSA complaint data, recall history, and AI-powered analysis for all Hyundai models. Data sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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79
Reliability Score /100
Good Reliability
13,624
Complaints
151
Recall Campaigns
13,624
Total Complaints
2015–2026
151
Total Recalls
campaigns
535
Crash-Related
3.9% of complaints
465
Injuries Reported
across all models
8
Models Analyzed
of 40 total
38
Safety Score
Below Average
⚠️ Highest Complaint Years
2017(3,525)2016(3,054)2015(1,985)

These model years had the most NHTSA complaints across all Hyundai models.

βœ… Most Reliable Years
2026(34)2024(261)2025(340)

Fewest recorded complaints β€” generally the safest years to buy used.

Complaint Trend (2015–2026)

01.8k3.5k2015: 1,985 complaints2016: 3,054 complaints2017: 3,525 complaints2018: 1,096 complaints2019: 964 complaints2020: 741 complaints2021: 467 complaints2022: 697 complaints2023: 460 complaints2024: 261 complaints2025: 340 complaints2026: 34 complaints2015201720192021202320252026
ComplaintsRecalls

Top Complaint Components

Engine Problems6,067 (32%)
Transmission / Drivetrain2,110 (11%)
Uncategorized Issues2,062 (11%)
Electrical Faults1,674 (9%)
Brake System1,029 (5%)
Fuel/Propulsion System885 (5%)
Structural Problems757 (4%)
Unintended Acceleration694 (4%)
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AI Reliability Analysis

AI Analysis

Hyundai's complaint data from 2015-2026 shows a high volume of engine-related issues, with over 6,000 complaints, and a notable number of recalls (151) across models. The brand's safety score of 38 (out of 100) with high confidence suggests significant reliability concerns, particularly in older model years like 2015-2017.

πŸ’‘ Buyer Advice

Used-car buyers should prioritize inspecting the engine and transmission history, especially for models from 2015-2017. Check for open recalls and ensure any engine-related repairs have been completed. Consider newer model years (2024+) which show fewer complaints.

⚠️ Top Reported Issues

1
Engine problems, including potential failures or performance issues.
2
Transmission and drivetrain issues, with over 2,100 complaints.
3
Electrical faults, with over 1,600 complaints, may affect various systems.
Based on 13,624 NHTSA complaints collected 2015–2026. Source: nhtsa.gov.

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