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Electrical system
Risk. Unintended vehicle acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
2023 Hyundai Elantra HybridProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 55 owner complaints about the 2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 23V-589 the manufacturer reports only 92% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 29, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Cutlass, CC0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid has problems
55 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
17Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
13Forward collision avoidance2 crash/fire/injury
9Power train1 crash/fire/injury
8Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
5Steering1 crash/fire/injury
5Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
4Engine
3Air bags
3Exterior lighting
117 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 17 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 13 | 2 |
| Power train | 9 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 8 | 1 |
| Steering | 5 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 1 |
| Engine | 4 | 0 |
| Air bags | 3 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 0 |
| 7 other systems | 11 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Hyundai.
Best & worst years
2023 vs. every other Elantra Hybrid year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Elantra Hybrid median. How we score
'21'22'23'24'25'26
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- Caution
- Solid
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- Not rated
In owners' words
What Elantra Hybrid owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
The horn has failed four times on my vehicle, and I have owned and maintained it since November 2022. While Hyundai has replaced it under warranty at no charge, I foresee this being a continuing issue.
This vehicle I am driving has going on 24,000 miles only and over the course of the 23,000 miles it started making me do a 12V reset which very scary when you in traffic, have to pull to the side of the road, the car blinks "Check Hybrid System" with the little what looks like a tire pressure…
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