Component Record

Hyundai Elantra 2004 Fuel and Propulsion System Problems

4 distinct owners reported a fuel and propulsion system problem on the 2004 Hyundai Elantra - 2% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage4 complaints

4 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

04V208000Reported May 3, 2004 - 44,530 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on May 3, 2004. The campaign covers an estimated 44,530 vehicles across all affected models.

04V370000Reported July 30, 2004 - 582 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on July 30, 2004. The campaign covers an estimated 582 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Air Bags116 Engine16 Seat Belts13 Brakes9 Vehicle Speed Control7 Suspension7

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of November 1, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.