2023 Hyundai Elantra reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2023 Hyundai Elantra — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 146
- 146 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- 20 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 2
- see below
- Reported harm
- 11 reported crashes · 8 injuries
What owners report fails — 2023 Hyundai Elantra
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 20
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16
- ENGINE 16
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING 13
- POWER TRAIN 9
2 recalls on record for the 2023 Hyundai Elantra
- NHTSA 23V526000 · 2023 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
- NHTSA 22V632000 · 2022 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL A detached air bag cover emblem may strike a vehicle occupant, which can increase the risk of injury.
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2023 Hyundai Elantra units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2023 Hyundai Elantra reliable?
NHTSA has 146 consumer complaints on record for the 2023 Hyundai Elantra and 2 recalls. The most-reported problem area is unknown or other (20 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2023 Hyundai Elantra units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Hyundai Elantra?
Owners most often report problems with: unknown or other (20), electrical system (16), engine (16), forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking (13). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2023 Hyundai Elantra?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.