2023 Hyundai Elantra Safety Report
2023 Hyundai Elantra Safety Report
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2023 Hyundai Elantra
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2023 Hyundai Elantra. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.
| Signal | Value | What to inspect next |
|---|---|---|
| Recall burden | Moderate (2) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | Moderate (83) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 8 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Unknown Or Other | Compare unknown or other issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2025 | Compare against the 2025 Hyundai Elantra with 16 complaints and 0 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2019 | Check the 2019 Hyundai Elantra before buying across this generation. |
Hyundai Elantra Year-by-Year Comparison
The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Hyundai Elantra years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.
| Model Year | Complaints | Recalls | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Hyundai Elantra | 47 | 1 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2022 Hyundai Elantra | 90 | 5 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2025 Hyundai Elantra | 16 | 0 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2021 Hyundai Elantra | 122 | 6 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2020 Hyundai Elantra | 218 | 3 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2019 Hyundai Elantra | 229 | 1 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
2023 Hyundai Elantra Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2023 Hyundai Elantra, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.
Unknown Or Other
8 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Unknown Or Other issues Hyundai onlyEngine
8 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Engine issues Hyundai onlyElectrical System
7 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System issues Hyundai onlyForward Collision Avoidance
6 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Forward Collision Avoidance issues Hyundai onlyAir Bags
4 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Air Bags issues Hyundai onlyTires
4 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Tires issues Hyundai onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2023 Hyundai Elantra
Reliability Score
The 2023 Hyundai Elantra receives a reliability score of 5 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates below-average reliability. Significant issues have been reported by owners and should be carefully evaluated before purchase.
NHTSA Safety Ratings for the 2023 Hyundai Elantra
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) evaluates vehicles through controlled crash tests and assigns star ratings from 1 to 5, with 5 being the safest.
Known Issues for the 2023 Hyundai Elantra
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2023 Hyundai Elantra:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Issues Multiple reports of engine sputtering and check engine light activation, particularly in the 30k-60k mileage range. |
Medium | Occasional | 30k-60k miles |
| Forward Collision Avoidance System Malfunction Several instances of the system causing sudden deceleration while driving. |
Medium | Occasional | 0-100k miles |
| Airbag Malfunctions Intermittent airbag warning lights have been reported, with some vehicles experiencing issues before purchase. |
Low | Occasional | 0-100k miles |
| Battery Issues Frequent overnight battery death, with some batteries lasting only 8 months. |
Medium | Occasional | 0-100k miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2023 Hyundai Elantra:
Issues with engine sputtering and check engine light activation are common.
Malfunctioning forward collision avoidance system has been reported.
Intermittent airbag warning lights have been reported.
Frequent overnight battery death has been reported.
Recall Details for the 2023 Hyundai Elantra
The following 2 recalls have been issued for the 2023 Hyundai Elantra by NHTSA:
Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2023 Hyundai Elantra
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2023 Hyundai Elantra with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 5 complaints involved crashes. 3 reported injuries or fatalities.
*The engine began sputtering really bad and the check engine light came on. I brought the vehicle to the dealership that I purchased it from and they recommended a fuel system flush and change the spark plugs. I had them change the spark plugs and the check engine was cleared but still sputtered a bit. So I brought it to my mechanic who does most of my work and his diagnosis was that oil was blowi...
So back in September of 2023 there was a recall 248 on my 2023 Hyundai Elantra hybrid Limited. This was before I bought the car. I bought it used at a local dealer according to the Carfax and everywhere I look up it says this issue has been fixed on September 14th of 2023. I'm still experiencing the same issue I wouldn't have even known about the recall from before if I didn't have the issue. Now ...
Vehicle screen will shut off while driving and come back on randomly. This is not the first time I have reported it. I have reported it to my dealership, they looked at it and checked the vehicle. It happens so randomly but it's been over 2 years now that this has been happening. Of course when vehicle is getting inspected, it does not happen. I have asked them to update my software on my vehicle,...
My horn continues to short out. It has happened five or more times in two years. (I purchased this car in 2023 and the day I purchased it, I was driving home and found out that the horn had lost sound, I called the dealership and they told me to bring it up the next day. When I brought it up the next day it started working again and they couldn't figure out what was wrong. I then went back home an...
Horn is inoperable due to internal fault. Horn receives power when button is depressed, relay actuates, but horn does not sound. There is no warning system in place for this fault.
This has happened twice. I brought it to Hyundai in Syracuse and they said they could not find a problem. The problem: While driving the car loses power, when pressing the gas pedal the car stops propelling forward. Safety: The car randomly loses power while driving. This could happen when pulling out onto a highway or railroad tracks etc. Problem been reproduced: It has not been reproduced by ...
This is the 7th time my vehicle has been parked and over night killed a battery. It’s been replaced 3 times and this battery lasted 8 months and now my vehicle is dead again. Also you can’t lock your vehicle if the battery is completely dead.
The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the air bag warning light intermittently flashed on and off. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who replaced the clock spring on two separate occasions, but the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 44,000.
Low pressure oil light did not come on until the oil drain plug had completely fallen out. Once the light came on, the vehicle was slowed and came to a stop on the side of the highway within 2 minutes. The car completely shut off as if the battery were dead. It had to be jumped in order to put the car into neutral for the tow truck. The safety issue is that the hwy we were traveling on is 70m...
Yesterday my horn ceased working again and someone almost side swiped me. This is the 3rd time on my 2023 Elantra. I have 2 Hyundai Elantras that Have had to send to the dealership to replace the horns multiple times. I had the same issue with my Venue, which appears to have had some type of NHTSA action, and feel that the Elantras should be included on said action as they utilize the same horn...
On 11/18/ 25 I was driving in highway traffic at 60MPH and car suddenly slowed down to 30MPH. My car would not accelerate no matter how hard I tried. With luck and prayer I moved over two lanes to shoulder...shut off the car for about 10 sec...restarted...and car ran normal again. I When deceleration occurred I saw a notice-symbol light up on the infotainment panel in a black space directly paral...
The contact owned a 2023 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at night and at approximately 60 MPH, a deer had crashed into the driver's side front door and bounced off and crashed into the driver's side front bumper. The contact stated that he had been thrown forward by the force of the crash, but then he was thrown back when the seat belts restrained him. The contact hit his he...
While driving in the rain, car reported "Check Forward Safety System". Error has not gone away multiple weeks later. Hyundai dealer's first reaction was "Oh yes, this happens all the time" (!!) but then refused warranty repair because car is in other than pristine condition, despite being only two years old, still under warranty, with pristine front bumper. Without this sensor, adaptive cruise c...
I was on a delivery yesterday when this first occurred. I put my car into reverse and proceded to back up when my engine cut off suddenly and a loud warning came on , on my dash by the steering wheel it said ... engine off, shift to neutral and restart. That is what I did and it restarted and I continued on with my deliveries. Then the exact same thing happened again today so I called the dealersh...
I am reporting a recurring issue with my 2023 Hyundai Elantra where the low oil pressure warning light illuminates consistently during strong acceleration. This is accompanied by a distinct smoky odor from the vehicle. Based on my research into recall 23V-859, which addresses fire risks from a faulty electronic controller for the oil pump in the Idle Stop & Go system, I believe my vehicle is exper...
See attached document for complaint
Vehicle routinely sputters and stalls at slow speeds. This happens once or twice during most times I use the car. This has happened in intersections and on highways at stop and go traffic. The car is not safe to drive. I haves brought the vehicle into the dealer at least three times for this and they have replaced a different valve (don't know what it was) on two of the occasions but the problem c...
The vehicles horn does not when pressed. Multiple other users have complained of the same issue affecting their vehicle as well.
On multiple accounts did I find my 2023 Hyundai Elantra SEL rear camera not working. Now it displays a green screen and I’ve tested it but with someone directly right behind me while in reverse (not moving) the sensors aren’t going off. This is a huge safety concern for a lot of people who own Elantras
Horn stopped working at at around 30,000 miles. After taking it to the dealership to get fixed it stopped working at 70,000 miles again.
Showing 20 of 83 complaints. Additional complaints are available via the NHTSA database.
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2023 Hyundai Elantra
Has the 2023 HYUNDAI ELANTRA been recalled?
Yes, the 2023 HYUNDAI ELANTRA has 2 recalls on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.
How many complaints does the 2023 HYUNDAI ELANTRA have?
The 2023 HYUNDAI ELANTRA has 83 complaints filed with NHTSA. Of these, 8 involved crashes. 6 injuries and 0 deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2023 HYUNDAI ELANTRA?
The 2023 HYUNDAI ELANTRA received an overall NHTSA safety rating of excellent (5/5). Frontal crash: 4/5. Side crash: 5/5. Rollover: 5/5.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 HYUNDAI ELANTRA?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2023 HYUNDAI ELANTRA involve unknown or other (8 complaints), engine (8 complaints), electrical system (7 complaints). Other affected components include forward collision avoidance, air bags, tires.
How many crash reports does the 2023 HYUNDAI ELANTRA have?
There are 8 crash reports associated with the 2023 HYUNDAI ELANTRA out of 83 total complaints (9.6% of complaints involved crashes).
How many fire reports does the 2023 HYUNDAI ELANTRA have?
There are no fire reports for the 2023 HYUNDAI ELANTRA in the NHTSA database.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2023 HYUNDAI ELANTRA?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2023 HYUNDAI ELANTRA.
How many injuries are reported for the 2023 HYUNDAI ELANTRA?
6 injuries have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2023 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. These are self-reported by vehicle owners as part of their safety complaints.
Should I buy a 2023 HYUNDAI ELANTRA?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2023 HYUNDAI ELANTRA is acceptable with caveats. It has 83 complaints, 2 recalls, and a excellent (5/5) safety rating. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2023 HYUNDAI ELANTRA?
The components with the most failures on the 2023 HYUNDAI ELANTRA are: 1. UNKNOWN OR OTHER (8 complaints), 2. ENGINE (8 complaints), 3. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (7 complaints), 4. FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE (6 complaints), 5. AIR BAGS (4 complaints). UNKNOWN OR OTHER is the single most-reported problem area with 8 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2023 HYUNDAI ELANTRA?
Be cautious of potential engine and forward collision avoidance system issues, as well as airbag malfunctions and battery problems. The 2023 HYUNDAI ELANTRA has 83 NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. NHTSA rates it excellent (5/5).
How reliable is the 2023 HYUNDAI ELANTRA?
The 2023 HYUNDAI ELANTRA receives a reliability score of 5/100, indicating below-average reliability. This is based on 83 owner complaints, 2 recalls, and 8 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Engine Issues and Forward Collision Avoidance System Malfunction.
What are the known issues with the 2023 HYUNDAI ELANTRA?
Known issues with the 2023 HYUNDAI ELANTRA include: Engine Issues, Forward Collision Avoidance System Malfunction, Airbag Malfunctions, Battery Issues. These are based on patterns found across 83 NHTSA complaints. 2 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.
What are the most common engine issues with the 2023 Hyundai Elantra?
Engine sputtering and check engine light activation are the most common issues.
Have there been any recalls related to the airbags in the 2023 Hyundai Elantra?
Yes, there have been recalls for airbag malfunctions in certain models.
What should I do if I experience sudden deceleration while driving?
Check your forward collision avoidance system and consult your dealer for further assistance.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Be cautious of potential engine and forward collision avoidance system issues, as well as airbag malfunctions and battery problems.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2023 Hyundai Elantra
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2023 Hyundai Elantra. The data includes 83 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 2 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 8 reported crashes, 6 reported injuries, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.
The NHTSA has assigned the 2023 Hyundai Elantra an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a frontal crash rating of 4 stars, a side crash rating of 5 stars, and a rollover rating of 5 stars. These ratings are determined through controlled crash testing conducted by the NHTSA.
All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.
Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.
Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.
Analysis last updated: 2026-05-16