Used buying guide
See what was reported for each year and what to check before you buy.
We checked 4 model years, 2017–2020, for problems and recalls. Pick your model year below to see what was reported for it.
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6 reported problems to check
4 reported problems to check
9 reported problems to check
15 reported problems to check
These problems were reported in one or more reviewed years. Open a year to see which ones were reported for it.
3 reviewed owner reports for this model year mention power train.
Why it matters
The records describe a problem worth checking before purchase.
First checks
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Elantra, 2019-2021 Kona and Veloster vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines.
Why it matters
The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.
First checks
6 reviewed owner reports for this model year mention engine.
Why it matters
The records describe a problem worth checking before purchase.
First checks
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Elantra vehicles.
Why it matters
The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.
First checks
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020 Elantra vehicles.
Why it matters
The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.
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Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Sonata vehicles manufactured May 29, 2014 to February 11, 2016, 2017 Elantra vehicles manufactured January 12, 2016 to February 22, 2016, and one 2016 Sonata Hybrid vehicle manufactured October 15, 2015.
Why it matters
The records describe a problem worth checking before purchase.
First checks
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Elantra vehicles.
Why it matters
The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.
First checks
3 reviewed owner reports for this model year mention air bags.
Why it matters
The records describe a problem worth checking before purchase.
First checks
19 more reviewed records are organized under the model years above.
We last updated this on Jul 2026. We found 5 of 5 source types for the year with the most records.
Some years are missing these sources: Production exposure denominator.
Owner reports can hint at patterns. They do not show a true failure rate. They cannot predict how one car will hold up.
Open any model year to see its public records.
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