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2023 Hyundai Elantra

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
101
Received Sep 2022 to Oct 2026
Official recalls listed
2
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
    Horn fails with airbag warning light15 complaints · 15% of this vehicle’s complaints
  2. 2
    Automatic emergency braking applies without reason12 complaints · 12% of this vehicle’s complaints
  3. 3
    Rearview backup camera fails or goes black5 complaints · 5.0% of this vehicle’s complaints
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Official NHTSA records

Recalls to check

  • Recall #23V526000Park outsideHyundai 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.
  • Recall #22V632000Hyundai 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.
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: 8 crashes, 0 fires, 6 people injured, 0 deaths.

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Where do owners report problems?

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Showing all 11 listed problems by system.

Engine & powertrain

2 more problems

Brakes

Electrical & lights

Airbags, belts & seats

Steering, suspension & tires

Body, doors & glass

Driver assistance

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
6
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MonthComplaints
September 20221
October 20220
November 20220
December 20220
January 20231
February 20230
March 20233
April 20234
May 20231
June 20232
July 20235
August 20232
September 20231
October 20231
November 20234
December 20234
January 20245
February 20244
March 20241
April 20242
May 20243
June 20241
July 20242
August 20242
September 20244
October 20241
November 20240
December 20244
January 20252
February 20251
March 20251
April 20250
May 20250
June 20252
July 20251
August 20251
September 20253
October 20251
November 20255
December 20254
January 20262
February 20261
March 20261
April 20264
May 20263
June 20260
July 20261
August 20266
September 20261
October 20263
Total101

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
Horn fails with airbag warning light1515%76.5×BrakeNews flag · First signal: Feb 2024
Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 2.2%
Automatic emergency braking applies without reason1212%4.9×
Rearview backup camera fails or goes black55.0%1.8×
Engine stalls and loses power while driving55.0%–
Glass shatters or cracks without impact44.0%–
Tires blow out or tread separates44.0%–
Unintended acceleration despite braking44.0%2.9×
Airbags fail to deploy in crashes33.0%–
Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips33.0%–
Engine suddenly shuts off while driving33.0%–
Engine burns excessive oil between changes33.0%–

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 #23V526000July 27, 202352,109 vehicles affected

    Park outside: NHTSA advises this until the repair is done.

    power train: automatic transmission: fluid/lubricant: pump

    Hyundai 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.

    An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.

    Remedy

    Owners 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 recall #22V632000August 18, 2022247 vehicles affected

    air bags: frontal

    Hyundai 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.

    A detached air bag cover emblem may strike a vehicle occupant, which can increase the risk of injury.

    Remedy

    Dealers 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.

Other model years

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.

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.

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