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2023 Hyundai Elantra reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2023 Hyundai Elantra has 98 complaints with NHTSA after 4 years, or 26 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Elantra years here — over the median of the other years, which is 23. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Pump and Frontal.

2012 Hyundai Elantra
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Complaints

98

Per year

26

Recalls

2

Years on the road

4

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (23 of 98), then Forward collision avoidance (20) and Engine (18). Those filings include 8 that report a crash and 5 that report an injury.

Next to 2022 and 2024

The 2022 Elantra has 101 complaints, 23 per year, and the 2024 has 54 complaints, 18 per year. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2022. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2024.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2023 Hyundai Elantra. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (2)

Recall powertrain, automatic transmission, fluid, pump 2023-07-27 · NHTSA campaign 23V526000
Summary 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.
Remedy Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and replace the electric oil pump controller, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed starting September 7, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 246.
Recall air bags, frontal 2022-08-18 · NHTSA campaign 22V632000
Summary 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.
Remedy Dealers will replace the air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 14, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 234.

Complaints by component (98 total)

Electrical system
23
Forward collision avoidance
20
Engine
18
Lane departure
9
Powertrain
9
Service brakes
9
Air bags
6
Speed control
5
Visibility and wipers
5
Fuel and propulsion system
4
Tires
4
Back-over prevention
3
Steering
3
Structure
3
Exterior lighting
2
Seat belts
2
Visibility
2
Engine and engine cooling
1
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Crash-flagged

8

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

5

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "Voice activated calling no longer works without Hyundai's Bluelink subscription. Each time I say a command to "Call John Doe," the response is always, "Sorry, I don't understand. Please upgrade to Bluelink cloud…"
    Unknown or other · filed 2026-09-09
  • "The paint is peeling off of my hood and on the sides of my car I have noticed other Hyundais with the same problem I tried to go through warranty and Hyundai wouldn't help me I've noticed in the past that they have had…"
    Structure · filed 2026-08-30
  • "2023 Hyundai Elantra SEL. Car has been slow to start this week. When I depress the brake pedal and push to start, it will start then shut off in the middle of starting then I have to try again or it will sputter then…"
    Electrical system, Speed control, Engine · filed 2026-08-21
  • "The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights flashed on and off on the instrument panel, and the brakes independently activated…"
    Service brakes · filed 2026-08-21
  • "The engine mounts on this vehicle failed. Dealership and many others online have stated that this seems to be a reoccurring issue with the 2021-2023 generation of Hyundai elantras. The vibrations of these failed motor…"
    Engine · filed 2026-08-19

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2023 Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD 5 stars 4 stars 5 stars 5 stars
2023 Hyundai Elantra HEV 4 DR FWD 5 stars 4 stars 5 stars 5 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Elantra 1.6L, 4-cyl Automatic (AM-S7) Front-wheel drive 28 36 31 MPG $2100
Elantra 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (AV-S1) Front-wheel drive 30 40 34 MPG $1900
Elantra 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (AV-S1) Front-wheel drive 33 42 37 MPG $1750
Elantra hybrid 1.6L, 4-cyl Automatic (AM-S6) Front-wheel drive 49 52 50 MPG $1300
Elantra hybrid Blue 1.6L, 4-cyl Automatic (AM-S6) Front-wheel drive 53 56 54 MPG $1200
Elantra N 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (AM-S8) Front-wheel drive 20 30 23 MPG $3450
Elantra N 2L, 4-cyl Manual 6-speed Front-wheel drive 22 31 25 MPG $3200

Specs and fitment

7th generation (CN7), 2021–present
Body styles Sedan
Oil 0W-20 (2.0L Smartstream and 1.6L turbo where equipped) , 4.2 qt capacity
Tire size 205/55R16 to 225/40R18 (trim dependent)

Known issues for this generation

NHTSA campaign 22V123000. Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Elantra and Elantra HEV vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front passenger-side seat belt pretensioner may explode upon deployment. An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury. Dealers will replace the seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 19, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 220. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-796 and 22V-069. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 22V-354. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2023 Hyundai Elantra reliable?

The 2023 Hyundai Elantra has 98 complaints with NHTSA after 4 years, or 26 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Elantra years here — over the median of the other years, which is 23. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Pump and Frontal.

What are common problems with a 2023 Hyundai Elantra?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (23 of 98), then Forward collision avoidance (20) and Engine (18). Those filings include 8 that report a crash and 5 that report an injury.

Is the 2023 Hyundai Elantra more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2022 Elantra has 101 complaints, 23 per year, and the 2024 has 54 complaints, 18 per year. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2022. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2024.

Has the 2023 Hyundai Elantra been recalled?

The 2023 Hyundai Elantra has 2 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2023 Hyundai Elantra?

Owners have filed 98 complaints about the 2023 Hyundai Elantra with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2023 Hyundai Elantra get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2023 Hyundai Elantra is 36.3 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What oil does a Elantra take?

5W-20 or 5W-30 (1.8L and 2.0L per manual)

What does NHTSA recall 17V-769 cover on the Hyundai Elantra?

NHTSA campaign 17V769000.

What generation is the 2013 Hyundai Elantra?

5th generation (MD) (2012-2016).