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2023 Hyundai Elantra

HybridGas
Midsize Cars
7 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
D
Safety Signal
61 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Recalls1 critical4
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA165
Crash ratingNHTSA overall5★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA54 mpg
20262025202420232022202120202019201820172016
Active NHTSA advisory: park outside and away from structures until repaired. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and see the recall details below.

The 2023 Hyundai Elantra is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas midsize car with 7 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Elantra Hybrid Blue, is EPA-rated at 54 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year, 1 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of D. Owners have filed 165 complaints, most often about the forward collision avoidance. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
Elantra Hybrid BlueHybridFWD1.6L 4-cyl + 240V Li-Ion535654$1,150
Elantra HybridHybridFWD1.6L 4-cyl + 240V Li-Ion495250$1,250
ElantraGasFWD2.0L 4-cyl334237$1,700
ElantraGasFWD2.0L 4-cyl304034$1,850
ElantraGasFWD1.6L 4-cyl turbo283631$2,000
Elantra NGasFWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo223125$3,100
Elantra NGasFWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo203023$3,350

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 45298, 45297, 45295, 45294, 45296, 45934, 45933.

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Recalls (4)

Source: NHTSA recall database
▲high

Fuel System, Gasoline

262-023G
54,647 vehicles
ProblemHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Veloster N, 2019-2023 Genesis G70, 2022-2023 Elantra N, and Kona N vehicles. The fuel pump may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power.RiskA loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.FixDealers will update engine control module software. In addition, dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pump assembly, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 9, 2024. Some interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 3, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 262 and 023G.
NHTSA campaign 24V528000reported Jul 11, 2024Hyundai Motor America
▲high

Electrical System

248
37,997 vehiclesHybrid only
ProblemHyundai 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.RiskUnintended vehicle acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 23V589000reported Aug 18, 2023Hyundai Motor America
!critical

Power Train

246
Park outside52,109 vehicles
ProblemHyundai 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.RiskAn electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.FixOwners 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.
NHTSA campaign 23V526000reported Jul 27, 2023Hyundai Motor America
▲high

Air Bags

234
247 vehicles
ProblemHyundai 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.RiskA detached air bag cover emblem may strike a vehicle occupant, which can increase the risk of injury.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 22V632000reported Aug 18, 2022Hyundai Motor America

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
165complaints filed

16 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 9 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2022: 1 · 2023: 54 · 2024: 50 · 2025: 37 · 2026: 23

Most-cited components

Forward Collision Avoidance45
Electrical System42
Unspecified36
Engine22
Service Brakes14
Power Train12

What owners describe

“Throw out bearing leak, resulting in excessive loss of brake fluid and potential for reduced braking ability. Low brake fluid warning light illuminated and was reported to Suburban Hyundai of Troy around 6,000 miles and again around 10,000 miles. Dealer confirmed leak was occurring at throw out bearing, and impacted cl…”Aug 5, 2026 · Service Brakes · NHTSA owner report
“The subframe is pressed against the hard brake line. Hyundai is denying warranty claim saying this couldn’t have happened from factory, yet the subframe hasn’t ever been removed and there no evidence of it.”Sep 18, 2025 · Service Brakes · NHTSA owner report
“The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Elantra N. The contact stated that there was an oil leak underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer a total of 4 times. The dealer completed an oil consumption test and found that the engine was consuming one quart of engine oil every 100 miles driven. The vehicle had fa…”Feb 12, 2025 · Engine And Engine Cooling · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★10%
4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★—
4 DR FWDnot ratednot ratednot rated★★★★★10%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. Standard driver-assist: forward collision warning, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking.

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Other Elantra model years

C

2026 Hyundai Elantra

2 recalls · 3 complaints

C

2025 Hyundai Elantra

2 recalls · 33 complaints

C

2024 Hyundai Elantra

2 recalls · 59 complaints

F

2022 Hyundai Elantra

8 recalls · 155 complaints

F

2021 Hyundai Elantra

7 recalls · 158 complaints

D

2020 Hyundai Elantra

3 recalls · 255 complaints

B

2019 Hyundai Elantra

1 recalls · 263 complaints

A

2018 Hyundai Elantra

1 recalls · 330 complaints

D

2017 Hyundai Elantra

4 recalls · 790 complaints

B

2016 Hyundai Elantra

2 recalls · 299 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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