2023 Hyundai Elantra Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2023 Hyundai Elantra. Part of Generation 7 — 2021–present.

20222024
Complaints
136
per 10K Sold
10.1
US Sales
134,149
Crashes
11
Fires
0
Injuries
8
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2023 Hyundai Elantra Problems

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

#116 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:7,000 mi
#215 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:7,645 mi
#311 complaints

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2023 Hyundai Elantra.

Electrical Faults
16
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
7,000
Engine Problems
15
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
7,645
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
11,867
Brakes
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
7,000
Airbags
5
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
51,000
Wipers & Visibility
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Horn
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Warning
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Sidewall
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility:Windshield
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Clockspring/Spiral Cassette
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Backup Camera
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Ignition
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Assist
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2023 Hyundai Elantra

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~52,356 vehicles.

23V526000Power Train:automatic Transmission:fluid/lubricant:pump
~52,109 affected

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.

22V632000Air Bags:frontal
~247 affected

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.

Is the 2023 Hyundai Elantra reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2023 Hyundai Elantra has 136 NHTSA complaints, 11 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 16 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2023 Hyundai Elantra?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (16 complaints, avg 7,000 mi); Engine Problems (15 complaints, avg 7,645 mi); Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking (11 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?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 12,267 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?
NHTSA complaints for the 2023 Hyundai Elantra include 11 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 8 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 have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 52,356 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?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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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