2023 Hyundai Elantra: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 90 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 2 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
90
Complaints
2
Recalls
8
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
6
Injuries
88.9
Severity index
Severity index 88.9 - Medium. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 80 2023 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2023 Hyundai Elantra ranks 24 of 80 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 70% of its model-year peers. See the full 2023 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 21 | 23.3% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 20 | 22.2% |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 19 | 21.1% |
| ENGINE | 16 | 17.8% |
| POWER TRAIN | 9 | 10.0% |
| LANE DEPARTURE | 8 | 8.9% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 8 | 8.9% |
| AIR BAGS | 6 | 6.7% |
The single most-reported system is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, cited in 21 of 90 complaints (23.3%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 28 |
| 2024 | 29 |
| 2025 | 21 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 11 |
Complaint volume is rising - the last three years carry 78.0x the filings of the three before them, which usually signals a wear-related defect surfacing with age.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22V632000 | 18/08/2022 | 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. |
| 23V526000 | 27/07/2023 | 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. |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.