2026 Hyundai Elantra
The 2026 Hyundai Elantra is a midsize car, rated at 35 MPG combined by the EPA, with a 5-star NHTSA overall safety rating. NHTSA lists 1 recall for this model year.
- Combined MPG
- 35
- NHTSA safety
- Starting price
- $22,000
- Recalls
- 1
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Full specifications
Identity
SRC · NHTSA vPIC| Make | Hyundai |
|---|---|
| Model | Elantra |
| Model year | 2026 |
| Vehicle class | Midsize Car |
Engine & drivetrain
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| Displacement | 2 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission | Automatic (AV-S1) |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
Fuel economy
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| City MPG | 31 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 40 |
| Combined MPG | 35 |
| CO₂ tailpipe | 254 g/mi |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1800 |
Available configurations
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| Elantra | 31 MPG combined |
|---|---|
| Elantra Hybrid | 50 MPG combined |
| Elantra Hybrid Blue | 54 MPG combined |
| Elantra N | 23 MPG combined |
| Elantra N | 24 MPG combined |
| Elantra non-ISG | 34 MPG combined |
| Elantra w/Stop-Start | 35 MPG combined |
Fuel economy
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| City | 31 MPG |
|---|---|
| Highway | 40 MPG |
| Combined | 35 MPG |
Efficiency vs class average
About 5% below the class average.
- Amount financed
- $19,800
- Total interest
- $3,445
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Cost to own
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Safety ratings & recalls
SRC · NHTSA vPIC- Overall
- Frontal crash
- Side crash
- Rollover
Recalls (1)
- AIR BAGS:SENSOR:SIDE IMPACT26V254000 · 2026-04-21
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.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the impact sensor(s), as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 11, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 299. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 22, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the MPG of the 2026 Hyundai Elantra?
The 2026 Hyundai Elantra is EPA-rated at 35 MPG combined (31 city / 40 highway).
Is the 2026 Hyundai Elantra reliable?
NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2026 Hyundai Elantra. Recalls are repaired free of charge by the manufacturer — verify any open recalls by VIN before purchase.
How safe is the 2026 Hyundai Elantra?
The 2026 Hyundai Elantra earned a 5-star overall NHTSA safety rating, including 4 stars in the frontal crash test.
How much does it cost to fuel the 2026 Hyundai Elantra?
At 12,000 miles per year, the 2026 Hyundai Elantra costs roughly $1,149 per year to fuel, or about $5,743 over 5 years at current U.S. energy prices.
What type of vehicle is the 2026 Hyundai Elantra?
The 2026 Hyundai Elantra is classified as a midsize car. Common rivals in this class are worth comparing on price, MPG, and safety.
Sources: NHTSA vPIC · EPA FuelEconomy · NHTSA vPIC