Worst 2023 Hyundai Elantra Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2023 Hyundai Elantra.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 16 | — | — | 7,000 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 15 | — | — | 7,645 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 8 | 1 | — | 11,867 mi | |
| Brakes | 7 | 1 | — | 7,000 mi | |
| Airbags | 5 | 4 | — | 51,000 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Sidewall | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Clockspring/Spiral Cassette | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Backup Camera | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2023 Hyundai Elantra
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~52,356 vehicles.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Palisade Tucson, 2023 Sonata, Elantra, and Kona vehicles. The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump controller to overheat.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Elantra N and 2022-2023 Elantra vehicles. The emblem on the cover of the driver's front air bag may not have been welded properly, which can result in the emblem detaching upon deployment.
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2023 Hyundai Elantra — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Hyundai Elantra reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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