What year Hyundai Elantra Hybrid should I avoid?

Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, avoid the 2022 and 2023 Elantra Hybrid. The 2023 has the highest complaint index at 100, and 2022 is close behind at 75.

What is the best year for the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid?

The 2024 Elantra Hybrid is the best year, with a complaint index of 0 and only 6 complaints reported to NHTSA.

Is the 2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid reliable?

NHTSA data shows 40 complaints for the 2022 Elantra Hybrid, with a complaint index of 75, 3 crashes, and 3 injuries reported, making it one of the two years to avoid in this model.

Does the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid have a recall for unintended acceleration?

Yes. Recall 23V589000 covers 2021-2023 Elantra HEV vehicles for a motor control unit software error that may cause unintended acceleration after the brake pedal is released.

How many complaints does the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid have overall?

Across model years 2021-2025, NHTSA lists 134 total complaints and 6 recall campaigns for the Elantra Hybrid.

Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Best and Worst Years (2021–2025)

Avoid the 2022 and 2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid, which carry complaint indexes of 75 and 100 and lead in Electrical System complaints. The 2024 model is the best year with a complaint index of 0 and just 6 complaints, while 2021 is a caution year.

Avoid 2022 Avoid 2023 Best 2024

Model years: 5; 2021–2025
NHTSA complaints: 134
Recall campaigns: 6
Crashes reported: 8
Fires reported: 2
Top problem area: Electrical System

Elantra Hybrid Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Hyundai Elantra Hybrid problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2021	Caution	50	29	0	0	4	Engine	52	5★
2022	Avoid	75	40	3	0	4	Electrical System	52	5★
2023	Avoid	100	54	5	0	1	Electrical System	52	—
2024	Best	0	6	0	1	1	Electrical System	52	—
2025	Good	25	5	0	1	1	Fuel System	52	5★

Elantra Hybrid years to avoid: what went wrong

2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Index 100 · 54 complaints · 1 recalls

The 2023 Elantra Hybrid recorded 54 complaints, the highest complaint index in the lineup at 100, with 5 crashes and 3 injuries. Electrical System complaints made up 35% of the total, with a median failure mileage of 17,000. Collision Avoidance & Cameras issues followed at 24% with a median mileage of just 1,125, and Engine complaints at 22% with a median mileage of 1,500. One recall applies, covering the same motor control unit software error tied to unintended acceleration after brake release.

2023 electrical system problems →

2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Index 75 · 40 complaints · 4 recalls

The 2022 Elantra Hybrid logged 40 complaints and a complaint index of 75, with 3 crashes and 3 injuries reported. Electrical System issues led at 35% of complaints, followed closely by Engine problems at 33%, with a median failure mileage of 7,600 for engine-related reports. Owners also reported Transmission & Powertrain concerns at a median mileage of 16,000. Four recalls apply to this year, including a motor control unit software error that could cause unintended acceleration after releasing the brake, a damaged rearview camera circuit board, and a seat belt pretensioner issue.

Most common Hyundai Elantra Hybrid problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group. A complaint naming two components counts once in each.

Electrical System48 (36%)
Engine45 (34%)
Collision Avoidance & Cameras24 (18%)
Other24 (18%)
Transmission & Powertrain20 (15%)
Brakes14 (10%)
Fuel System10 (7%)
Lane Departure8 (6%)
Steering6 (4%)
Airbags4 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

What year Hyundai Elantra Hybrid should I avoid?: Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, avoid the 2022 and 2023 Elantra Hybrid. The 2023 has the highest complaint index at 100, and 2022 is close behind at 75.
What is the best year for the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid?: The 2024 Elantra Hybrid is the best year, with a complaint index of 0 and only 6 complaints reported to NHTSA.
Is the 2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid reliable?: NHTSA data shows 40 complaints for the 2022 Elantra Hybrid, with a complaint index of 75, 3 crashes, and 3 injuries reported, making it one of the two years to avoid in this model.
Does the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid have a recall for unintended acceleration?: Yes. Recall 23V589000 covers 2021-2023 Elantra HEV vehicles for a motor control unit software error that may cause unintended acceleration after the brake pedal is released.
How many complaints does the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid have overall?: Across model years 2021-2025, NHTSA lists 134 total complaints and 6 recall campaigns for the Elantra Hybrid.