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2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid

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2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:18:10.872Z

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2023 highlighted. 2021: 29 complaints 2021 2022: 39 complaints 2022 2023: 53 complaints 2023 2024: 3 complaints 2024 2025: 5 complaints 2025 2026: 0 complaints 2026
2023: 53 complaints
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YearComplaints
202129
202239
202353
20243
20255
20260

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 32%

32% of complaints: electrical system — 17 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20230613

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 21%

21% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 11 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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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, 20240429

POWER TRAIN 17%

17% of complaints: power train — 9 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 13%

13% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 7 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
SERVICE BRAKES 9%

9% of complaints: service brakes — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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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, 20240429

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20230926 — electrical system, vehicle speed control

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.

Campaign 23V589000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (17 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for forward collision avoidance issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 23V589000 (electrical system, vehicle speed control) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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 32% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.