2023 Hyundai Elantra owner discussion

What NHTSA's records show for the 2023 Hyundai Elantra: 101 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns. Owners report problems most often with the Electrical System (25), Engine (20), Forward Collision Avoidance (20). 8 complaints mention a crash and 0 a fire. Own one or shopping for one? Share what broke, what it cost to fix, and what you'd check before buying.

2023 Hyundai Elantra owner discussion: problems, repairs and buying advice

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What NHTSA's records show for the 2023 Hyundai Elantra: 101 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns. Owners report problems most often with the Electrical System (25), Engine (20), Forward Collision Avoidance (20). 8 complaints mention a crash and 0 a fire. Own one or shopping for one? Share what broke, what it cost to fix, and what you'd check before buying.

2023 Hyundai Elantra recalls and complaints at a glance

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns and 101 owner complaints for the 2023 Hyundai Elantra. The most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (25), Engine (20), Forward Collision Avoidance (20). The most recent recall (NHTSA #23V526000, July 2023) covers the Power Train. 1 campaign carries a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. Recall repairs are free at a franchised Hyundai dealer. Recalls and complaints describe the model year, not a specific car — check the VIN for open recalls free, and for title, salvage and odometer history with a $9.99 report (Carfax charges $49.99).

Recall campaigns2
Owner complaints101
Complaints mentioning a crash8
Complaints mentioning a fire0

Most-reported problem areas

ComponentComplaints
Electrical System25
Engine20
Forward Collision Avoidance20
Service Brakes9
Lane Departure9
Power Train9

Recall campaigns

  • NHTSA #23V526000 — Power Train (July 2023): 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…
  • NHTSA #22V632000 — Air Bags (August 2022): 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.

Source: NHTSA recalls and complaints databases, retrieved 2026-11-07.

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