2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid.

20222024
Complaints
87
Crashes
10
Fires
0
Injuries
5
Fatalities
Recalls
1

Worst 2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#115 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:18,000 mi
Crash-related:1
#211 complaints

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking

Avg mileage:1,125 mi
Crash-related:1
#39 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid.

Electrical Faults
15
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
18,000
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
1,125
Transmission / Drivetrain
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
9,750
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Warning
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Assist
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~37,997 vehicles.

23V589000Unintended Acceleration · Electrical System
~37,997 affected

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Elantra HEV vehicles. A software error in the motor control unit may cause unintended vehicle acceleration after the brake pedal is released.

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2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid has 87 NHTSA complaints, 10 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 15 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (15 complaints, avg 18,000 mi); Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking (11 complaints, avg 1,125 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (9 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 10,625 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid?
NHTSA complaints for the 2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid include 10 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 5 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 37,997 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (electrical faults) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Hyundai Elantra Hybrid reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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