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2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid

The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.

NHTSA data through October 2026View original NHTSA data Change vehicle

Your vehicle at a glance

Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.

Owner complaints
55
Received Jan 2023 to Sep 2026
Official recalls listed
1
Naming this model year; check your VIN for applicability
BrakeNews flagged problems
1
Statistical signals, not official defect findings or recalls

Owner reports

Most reported problems

  1. 1
    Automatic emergency braking applies without reason11 complaints · 20% of this vehicle’s complaints
  2. 2
    Horn fails with airbag warning light6 complaints · 11% of this vehicle’s complaints
  3. 3
    Unintended acceleration despite braking4 complaints · 7.3% of this vehicle’s complaints
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Official NHTSA records

Recalls to check

  • Recall #23V589000Hyundai 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.
View recall details

BrakeNews signals

Flagged complaint patterns

Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.

How flags are identified

Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 5 crashes, 0 fires, 3 people injured, 0 deaths.

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Where do owners report problems?

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Illustrative only; not this vehicle’s exact design. Areas represent complaint categories, not confirmed defective parts.

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Engine & powertrain

Brakes

Electrical & lights

Airbags, belts & seats

No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.

Steering, suspension & tires

No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.

Body, doors & glass

No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.

Driver assistance

No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.

Other

No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.

Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Complaints received about the 2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid
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MonthComplaints
January 20232
February 20230
March 20232
April 20231
May 20230
June 20231
July 20233
August 20234
September 20231
October 20235
November 20233
December 20231
January 20242
February 20241
March 20242
April 20242
May 20240
June 20241
July 20241
August 20242
September 20241
October 20240
November 20240
December 20243
January 20251
February 20251
March 20252
April 20252
May 20252
June 20252
July 20251
August 20250
September 20251
October 20250
November 20250
December 20250
January 20261
February 20260
March 20260
April 20262
May 20260
June 20260
July 20260
August 20261
September 20261
October 20260
Total55

Problems owners report

Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.

ProblemComplaintsShareShare ratioStatus
Automatic emergency braking applies without reason1120%–
Horn fails with airbag warning light611%64.4×BrakeNews flag · First signal: Dec 2024
Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 0.3%
Unintended acceleration despite braking47.3%–NHTSA recall #23V589000
Cruise control fails to disengage35.5%–NHTSA recall #23V589000

AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

  • NHTSA recall #23V589000August 18, 202337,997 vehicles affected

    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.

    Unintended vehicle acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.

    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.

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About this data

NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid.

Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.

Read the methodology and track record · Check current recalls by VIN