2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Elantra Hybrid years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 55 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid. That is the most of any Elantra Hybrid model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (17 complaints, 31%), typically at around 18,000 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 3 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 55owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 17 | 31% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 13 | 24% | 1,125 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 12 | 22% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 9 | 16% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 15% | 1,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 5 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 5% | 16,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 3 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 2% | 45 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid recalls (1)
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Vehicle speed control; electrical system
Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Elantra HEV vehicles. A software error in the motor control unit may cause unintended vehicle acceleration after the brake pedal is released.
Risk: Unintended vehicle acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the motor control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 29, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 248.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The passenger rear tail light started to show condensation and pooling water after a rain. The technician stated it was fine. The passenger rear tail light started to work intermittently and now only the break light works because it is a bulb light not an LED. Replacement requires an entirely new…
I am the original owner of a 2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited. At approximately 114,719 miles, the vehicle began exhibiting intermittent shaking, rumbling, swaying, wobbling, and lateral instability. The condition is most noticeable at highway speeds and after bumps or other road disturbances…
I am reporting a serious safety issue involving my 2023 Hyundai Elantra. The vehicle experienced a sudden mechanical and/or electrical malfunction that made it unsafe to operate. While driving, the vehicle began displaying warning indicators and experienced abnormal performance consistent with a…
Got a check hybrid system while driving on a busy road. Car couldnât accelerate and had to come to a complete stop.
I was performing a low-speed maneuver to reverse-park into my driveway. After making a right turn between my driveway and the driveway of a neighboring townhouse across the street, I came to a complete stop. When I shifted the vehicle into reverse, the vehicle did not reverse as expected and…
Other Hyundai Elantra Hybrid years
← 2022 Elantra Hybrid · 2024 Elantra Hybrid →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Elantra Hybrid | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 Elantra Hybrid | 5 | 1 |
| 2024 Elantra Hybrid | 6 | 1 |
| 2023 | 55 | 1 |
| 2022 Elantra Hybrid | 40 | 4 |
| 2021 Elantra Hybrid | 29 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid?
Owners most often report electrical system, forward collision avoidance, unknown or other problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 17 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Elantra Hybrid model years, the 2023 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.