2023 Hyundai Elantra Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2023 Hyundai Elantra has a complaint index of 35 with 98 complaints and 2 recalls, ranking 14th out of 21 model years. It carries a Caution verdict, capped because of a park-outside recall for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump controller.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 35/100
- #14 of 21 Elantra years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 98
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- 1 Park Outside
- Crashes
- 8
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 6
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 31
- 28 city / 36 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 6 / 0
Top 2023 Hyundai Elantra problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System24 (24%)
- Other23 (23%)
- Engine22 (22%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras22 (22%)
- Brakes9 (9%)
- Lane Departure9 (9%)
- Transmission & Powertrain9 (9%)
- Visibility & Wipers7 (7%)
- Airbags6 (6%)
- Fuel System4 (4%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Airbags failed to deploy or deployed late in low-speed and moderate-speed crashes, in some cases after the vehicle was declared a total loss.
- Lane-keeping assist reportedly steered the vehicle off the road on its own on a two-lane road, resulting in a crash.
- Backup camera display flickered and showed a distorted image shortly after purchase, cutting visibility while reversing.
- Forward collision warning triggered false emergency braking alerts when another vehicle passed in an adjacent lane.
- Headlights and instrument panel lights malfunctioned, with headlights turning on during daytime and dimming the dash display.
- Windshield washer fluid failed to spray despite the reservoir being full, at very low mileage.
2023 Hyundai Elantra recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 23V526000Jul 27, 2023Transmission & Powertrain52,109 vehiclesPark Outside
Power train:automatic transmission:fluid/lubricant:pump
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.
Risk: An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and replace the electric oil pump controller, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed starting September 7, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 246.
- NHTSA 22V632000Aug 18, 2022Airbags247 vehicles
Air bags:frontal
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.
Risk: A detached air bag cover emblem may strike a vehicle occupant, which can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 14, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 234.
2023 Hyundai Elantra fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 28 MPG
- Highway
- 36 MPG
- Combined
- 31 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,100
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2023 compared with other Elantra years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2023 Hyundai Elantra reliable?
- NHTSA data shows 98 complaints and a complaint index of 35 for the 2023 Elantra, placing it 14th of 21 model years. It carries a Caution verdict, driven partly by a park-outside recall rather than complaint volume alone.
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 Hyundai Elantra?
- Electrical system issues account for 24% of complaints, followed by engine problems at 22% and collision avoidance/camera issues also at 22%, based on NHTSA complaint data.
- Does the 2023 Hyundai Elantra have a recall?
- Yes, NHTSA lists two recalls: a park-outside recall (23V526000) for a possible Idle Stop & Go oil pump controller issue, and an airbag emblem recall (22V632000) affecting the driver's front air bag cover.
- How does the 2023 Elantra compare to other years?
- With a complaint index of 35, the 2023 Elantra ranks worse than 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2024, and 2025, which earned Good or Best verdicts, but better than years like 2013, 2012, and 2010 that earned Avoid verdicts.
- What is the median mileage for complaints on the 2023 Elantra?
- Across all complaints, the median mileage at failure was 15,950 miles, though electrical system complaints had a much lower median of 3,750 miles.