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2023 Hyundai Elantra Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 22 engine complaints for the 2023 Hyundai Elantra, 22% of its 98 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 11,500. No related recalls are listed for this engine issue.

Engine complaints
22
22% of 98
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
11,500 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Low oil pressure or low oil level warning lights appear during acceleration, sometimes prompting questions about a related electric oil pump recall.
  • Vehicle suddenly loses power or stalls at highway speed, with the dashboard instructing the driver to shift to neutral and restart the engine.
  • Sudden deceleration at highway speed has forced trailing vehicles to take evasive action, with one owner told the cause was an EGR valve.
  • Engine sputters and stalls repeatedly at slow speeds, including in intersections and stop-and-go traffic, despite multiple dealer visits and valve replacements.
  • One owner reported a stall tied to faulty motor mount bushings that the dealer did not repair.
  • A fluid leak appeared behind a tire the same day as a first oil change, with an owner unsure of the source.

When 2023 Hyundai Elantra engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 12, 2023, latest Aug 21, 2026.

2023 Hyundai Elantra engine complaints: complaints filed per month2Jul 2023Nov 2023Aug 2024Mar 2025Nov 2025Mar 2026Aug 2026
22 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2023 to Aug 2026; peak Jan 2024 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2023 Hyundai Elantra

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Elantra model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200523 (17%)
  2. 200617 (11%)
  3. 200726 (10%)
  4. 200862 (20%)
  5. 200930 (12%)
  6. 201040 (11%)
  7. 2011109 (25%)
  8. 2012161 (25%)
  9. 2013271 (21%)
  10. 2014180 (47%)
  11. 2015105 (40%)
  12. 2016123 (42%)
  13. 2017303 (40%)
  14. 2018150 (53%)
  15. 2019136 (54%)
  16. 2020117 (47%)
  17. 202125 (19%)
  18. 202213 (13%)
  19. 202322 (22%)
  20. 202413 (24%)
  21. 20254 (18%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems on the 2023 Hyundai Elantra?
NHTSA lists 22 engine complaints for the 2023 Elantra, which is 22% of the 98 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2023 Hyundai Elantra engine?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this engine problem area on the 2023 Elantra.
At what mileage do 2023 Elantra engine problems usually show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 11,500 miles.
What kind of engine issues do 2023 Elantra owners report?
Owners describe low oil pressure warnings, sudden stalling at highway speed, sputtering at low speeds, and one report of faulty motor mount bushings.
Have engine problems caused crashes or fires on the 2023 Elantra?
NHTSA data for this engine problem area shows 0 crashes and 0 fires reported.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.