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2023 Hyundai Elantra

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
5
of 5 stars
Recalls
2
on record
MPG
31
combined

Open recalls on record

2 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Recalls2
Complaints90
Safety
Fuel

Vehicle Summary

2023 Hyundai Elantra

2 recalls
90 complaints
31 MPG combined
5/5 safety rating

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
2
Owner complaints
90
Complaints citing a crash
8

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalised by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

2 Recalls on Record

1 of these is high-severity. Contact a dealer to verify these have been completed.

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Safety recalls

2 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 22V632000high

    Airbag system issue

    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.

  • 23V526000high

    Drivetrain issue

    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.

Consumer complaints

90 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

90
Total
8
Crashes
0
Fires
6
Injuries

Most reported components

  • OTHER20
  • ENGINE20
  • ELECTRICAL16
  • BRAKES8
  • AIR BAGS6

Notable Issues

90 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 6 reports involve injuries. 8 reports involve a crash.

Most reported problems

miscellaneous issues20
engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)20
electrical issues (battery, wiring, infotainment)16

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Sedan
Drive type
FWD
Engine
2.5L 4-cyl
Fuel type
Regular Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5

Fuel economy

28

City

36

Hwy

31

Comb

Annual cost
$1,950
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

NHTSA crash ratings

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

Data sources

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Common problems

Hyundai Elantra problems

2,452 owner complaints analysed

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Systems recalled

Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Recall

    Recall 23V526000

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

  2. Recall

    Recall 22V632000

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