repaired · 2025 Q3
Fluid/lubricant: pump
Park outsideRisk. An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
2023 Hyundai ElantraProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 104 owner complaints about the 2023 Hyundai Elantra, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-632 the manufacturer reports only 85% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 8, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Cutlass, CC0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 Hyundai Elantra has problems
104 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
27Electrical system
20Forward collision avoidance
20Engine
10Lane departure2 crash/fire/injury
9Power train1 crash/fire/injury
9Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
6Vehicle speed control
6Visibility/wiper
6Air bags
2811 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 27 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 20 | 0 |
| Engine | 20 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 10 | 2 |
| Power train | 9 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 9 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 6 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 6 | 0 |
| Air bags | 6 | 4 |
| 11 other systems | 28 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2023 Hyundai Elantra 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.
repaired · 2025 Q2
Air bags: frontal
Risk. A detached air bag cover emblem may strike a vehicle occupant, which can increase the risk of injury.
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 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 median. How we score
'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2023 Hyundai Elantra safety ratings
2023 Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 5 stars (10.1% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard & Optional
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Elantra owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
My rear back up camera started to not work here and there. Sometimes it would work find then later that day it would not work at all. I would not drive the car for a few days and and the camera would work fine for a day or so then not work once or twice during that trip. Now my back up camera will…
The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving, the brakes and lane assist feature were independently activated, causing the vehicle to come to an abrupt stop. The contact stated that the message "Consider Taking a Break" was displayed after several minutes of…
I have a 2023 Hyundal Elantra SEL and my rear camera starts flickering and also goes blank frequently. In fact nowadays it is rarely working. I understand that there was a recall for 2021 and 2022 but not for 2023 yet. However it seems the issue continues with 2023 as well cause when I google I see…
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