2024 Hyundai Elantra Gas Recirculation Valve Recall (24V308)
Hyundai Motor America · 13,511 vehicles · Reported May 1, 2024
Hyundai Motor America is recalling 13,511 2024 Hyundai Elantra; 2024 Hyundai Kona; 2024 Hyundai Venue vehicles. An electrical short circuit may occur in the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve assembly, which can result in a loss of drive power. A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 24V308 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 24V308000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 260 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | May 1, 2024 |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Vehicles | 2024 Hyundai Elantra; 2024 Hyundai Kona; 2024 Hyundai Venue |
| Units affected | 13,511 |
| Component | Engine And Engine Cooling > Exhaust System > Emission Control > Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve) |
| Safety risk | A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2024 Hyundai Elantra in recall 24V308?
An electrical short circuit may occur in the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve assembly, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Elantra, Venue, and Kona vehicles. An electrical short circuit may occur in the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve assembly, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Is it safe to drive a 2024 Elantra with recall 24V308?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the gas recirculation valve.
Which vehicles are included in recall 24V308?
Recall 24V308 covers 13,511 vehicles: 2024 Hyundai Elantra; 2024 Hyundai Kona; 2024 Hyundai Venue.
NHTSA lists 13,511 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Hyundai | Elantra |
| 2024 | Hyundai | Kona |
| 2024 | Hyundai | Venue |
What is the fix for the Elantra gas recirculation valve recall?
Yes. Dealers will replace the exhaust gas recirculation valve assembly, free of charge.
Dealers will replace the exhaust gas recirculation valve assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 28, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 260.
When was recall 24V308 announced?
Hyundai Motor America reported recall 24V308 to NHTSA on May 1, 2024. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as June 28, 2024.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| May 1, 2024 | Hyundai Motor America filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 24V308000. |
| June 28, 2024 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 29 months ago. If your Elantra was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Elantra is part of recall 24V308?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 24V308 is open on your Elantra, it will be listed there.
Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 24V308000 is open on your Elantra, it will be listed there, along with Hyundai recall number 260. You can also ask any Hyundai dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.
What should Elantra owners do about recall 24V308?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 24V308000 applies to your Elantra.
- Call a Hyundai dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
- Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
- Write down when symptoms involving the gas recirculation valve happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.
What are Elantra owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 124 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 20 of them about the engine.
Since recall 24V308 was reported on May 1, 2024, owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the engine on these vehicles. 3 of them (16%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the engine and were received on or after May 1, 2024, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related engine issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 124 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 20 of them involve the engine. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2024 Hyundai Elantra: 54 complaints in total, 8 about the engine
- 2024 Hyundai Kona: 52 complaints in total, 9 about the engine
- 2024 Hyundai Venue: 18 complaints in total, 3 about the engine
Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):
The contact owns a 2024 Hyundai Venue. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle there was an abnormal sputtering sound coming from the vehicle. The contact was unsure if warning lights were illuminated.
2024 Hyundai Venue owner, FL, NHTSA complaint 11728335, filed March 31, 2026
I was driving a New 2024 Venue Model car by Hyundai when the electronic system of the car failed or dropped dead and I almost caused a collision. The dash board light iluminated and said start the car in neutral or park. I did this. 3 times the car started sputtered and stopped.
2024 Hyundai Venue owner, NJ, NHTSA complaint 11594679, filed June 16, 2024
The contact owns a 2024 Hyundai Venue. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V308000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.
2024 Hyundai Venue owner, IL, NHTSA complaint 11588623, filed May 14, 2024
Can recall 24V308 make my Elantra a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
A recall by itself does not make a car a lemon. Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, what matters is whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety, and whether the manufacturer or its dealers fixed it within a reasonable number of attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
Engine defects can mean stalling, loss of power, oil consumption or overheating. When the same engine complaint brings the 2024 Hyundai Elantra back to the dealer more than once, that history matters under California's lemon law.
The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.
Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have a claim.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
A typical pattern: an owner reports the transmission slipping, and the dealer can't verify it. Six months later, NHTSA issues a recall for the same problem. Because the recall confirms the defect, the mileage offset goes back to that first visit.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 24V308
Did the recall 24V308 fix work?
Since recall 24V308 was reported on May 1, 2024, owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the engine on these vehicles. 3 of them (16%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed June 28, 2024.
Is the 24V308000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Elantra is part of recall 24V308000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 24V308000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Hyundai. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.