2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid
Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 55
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2023
None on file
31% of complaints
Complaints per year
2023: 55 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 30 |
| 2022 | 40 |
| 2023 | 55 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
31% · 17 reportsShow complaint excerpts
I was rear ended and the air bags didn't deploy. The police and body shop said they should have. The car is unmodified and dealer serviced
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-06-13
Also filed under Air bags
Forward collision avoidance
31% · 17 reportsMost commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.
Show complaint excerpts
1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Ans: The Forward Collision Warning didn't detect any vehicle ahead of me at the time of collision which caused the crash. 2.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-04-29
Also filed under Service brakes
On December 24 2023, the vehicle's forward collision warning failed. My son has a learner's permit. He was driving the car under my supervision. He pulled into a parking lot and hit a light post.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-12-25
Power train
16% · 9 reportsVehicle speed control
15% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing cruise control.
Steering
9% · 5 reportsShow complaint excerpts
I am the original owner of a 2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited. At approximately 114,719 miles, the vehicle began exhibiting intermittent shaking, rumbling, swaying, wobbling, and lateral instability.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-17
Also filed under Suspension and wheels
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2023-09-26Electrical system, vehicle speed control23V589000 Hyundai 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.
Remedy: Dealers 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 17 reports on file for this year.
- Forward collision avoidance: 17 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 9 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 23V589000 · Electrical system, vehicle speed control
FAQ
- Is the 2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.