Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Best and Worst Years (2021–2025)
The 2022 and 2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid years rank worst, with complaint indexes of 75 and 100 and 40 and 54 complaints reported. The 2024 model year is the Best pick with a complaint index of 0, while 2025 is Good and 2021 rates Caution.
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls per model-year, ranked within this model — not a reliability rating. Methodology.
- 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.
Hyundai Elantra Hybrid problems and recalls by year
Elantra Hybrid years to avoid: what went wrong
2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Index 100 · 54 complaints · 1 recalls
The 2023 Elantra Hybrid has the highest complaint index of any year at 100, with 54 complaints, five crashes, and three injuries. Electrical system issues made up 35% of complaints at a median of 17,000 miles, while collision avoidance and camera problems accounted for 24% at a much lower median mileage of 1,125. Engine complaints followed at 22%, also failing early at a median of 1,500 miles. Owners described airbags failing to deploy in crashes and forward collision warning systems failing to activate. One recall addressed a motor control unit software error linked to unintended acceleration.
2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Index 75 · 40 complaints · 4 recalls
The 2022 Elantra Hybrid logged 40 complaints and a complaint index of 75, plus three crashes and three injuries. Electrical system issues led at 35% of complaints, followed closely by engine problems at 33%, with engine-related failures showing a median mileage of 7,600. Owners also reported transmission and powertrain trouble around a median of 16,000 miles, including unexpected rollaway and forward acceleration incidents. Hyundai issued four recalls for this year covering the rearview camera circuit board, a motor control unit software error tied to unintended acceleration, and seat belt pretensioners.
Most common Hyundai Elantra Hybrid problems (all years)
Share of NHTSA complaints by component group across all model years.
- 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%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- What years of the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid should I avoid?
- The 2022 and 2023 model years rank worst, with complaint indexes of 75 and 100 out of the five years covered, both rated Avoid.
- What is the best year for the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid?
- The 2024 model year rates Best with a complaint index of 0 and only 6 complaints reported. The 2025 model year is rated Good with a complaint index of 25.
- What is the most common problem with the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid?
- Across all years, electrical system issues are the top problem area at 36% of complaints, followed by engine issues at 34%.
- Does the 2023 Elantra Hybrid have a recall for unintended acceleration?
- Yes. Recall campaign 23V589000 covers 2021-2023 Elantra HEV vehicles for a motor control unit software error that could cause unintended acceleration after the brake pedal is released.
- Is the 2021 Elantra Hybrid reliable?
- The 2021 model year is rated Caution, with 29 complaints, a complaint index of 50, and four recalls, placing it between the worst and best years.