Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2023 Hyundai Elantra, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Electrical system25
- Unknown or other23
- Forward collision avoidance20
- Engine20
- Lane departure9
- Service brakes9
- Power train9
- Vehicle speed control6
- Air bags6
- Visibility/wiper5
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 6 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 35 2023 Elantra vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 20 people died inside them, and 2 of the vehicles rolled over. This is a count, not a crash rate: it grows with the number of cars on the road.
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain)
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2023 Hyundai Elantra failed the safety check 0.78% of the time — 14% more often than the average 2023 passenger car (0.69%). Median odometer at inspection: 11,180 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Real-world fuel consumption
645 Hyundai Elantra cars first registered in Europe in 2023 report their fuel use through the on-board meter. Petrol versions use 6.6 l/100 km on the road against 6.1 in the WLTP test (+8%).
| Fuel | Cars | On the road | WLTP | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 645 | 6.6 | 6.1 | +8% |
Litres per 100 km from the cars' own fuel meters (OBFCM), collected in 2024; the year is the year of first registration. All years together · European Environment Agency · CC BY 4.0
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-star results for 2 variants; 2 of 2 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | 10.1 % |
| 2023 Hyundai Elantra HEV 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | 0.0 % |
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- Standard & Optional
- Lane departure warning
- Standard
- Best overall rating
- 5 / 5
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 3 variants: combined 6.4–7.6 L/100 km (about 31–37 mpg US), CO₂ 151–179 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elantra (ISG) · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 7.1 | 5.5 | 6.4 |
| Elantra · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 7.6 | 5.7 | 6.7 |
| Elantra · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 8.4 | 6.6 | 7.6 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
4 Transport Canada recalls for the 2023 Hyundai Elantra.
| 2025636 17 Nov 2025 | Other Issue : Hyundai Auto Canada is conducting an extended warranty campaign for certain vehicles as water could enter the horn assembly and cause the horn's electr… |
| 2024403 11 Jul 2024 | Fuel System Issue: On certain vehicles, the high-pressure fuel pump could fail. If this happens, the engine may run rough and the check engine light may turn on. This cou… |
| 2023468 18 Aug 2023 | Powertrain Issue: On certain Elantra hybrid models, the vehicle could slowly accelerate after the brake pedal is released. Note: This problem can only happen under cer… |
| 2023414 27 Jul 2023 | Powertrain Issue: On certain vehicles, the circuit board for the transmission electric oil pump may be damaged. As a result, the circuit board could short circuit and ov… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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.
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.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Hyundai told its dealers about the 2023 Hyundai Elantra: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11008008 | A software update is available for multiple vehicles equipped with either Display Audio 2.0V or the AVN 5th Gen Wide system. |
| 11007485 | A software update is available for multiple vehicles equipped with either Display Audio 2.0V or the AVN 5th Gen Wide system. |
| 11006111 | Some vehicles equipped with the AVN 5th Gen Wide system may exhibit a condition where the radio app crashes frequently when entering radio mode and/or displays a message that reads Uneven Road Ahead, Drive carefully on the cluster along with a warning sound. Follow the procedure outlined in this bulletin to update the AVN software to resolve this condition. |
| 11002708 | A software update is available for multiple vehicles equipped with either Display Audio 2.0V or the AVN 5th Gen Wide system. |
| 11000941 | Some 2023MY Elantra N (CN7 N) and 2023-2024MY Elantra Hybrid (CN7 HEV) vehicles may have sealant leakage in the Tire Mobility Kit (TMK). The leakage may contaminate other parts inside or outside of the TMK bag. Follow the procedure in this bulletin to determine if the sealant is leaking and, if necessary, replace any parts that have been contaminated. If the sealant has not leaked, replace only the TMK Sealant Cap. |
| 10252354 | This bulletin contains the software update procedure for the Engine Control Unit (ECU) on certain 2021-2023MY Elantra (CN7) and 2022-2023MY Kona (OS) vehicles equipped with the 1.6 liter T-GDI Gamma 2 engine, that may exhibit a warning lamp with one or more of the DTCs listed below: P250F - Engine Oil Level Too Low P011B, P050C - Engine Coolant Temperature/intake Air Temperature Correlation P00B7, P2B60 - Engine Coolant Flow Low/Performance |
| 10251285 | This bulletin contains information about the proper removal of the windshield wiper blade protective cover on all models. If the protective cover is not removed correctly, there is a possibility of the rubber insert and rail spring becoming partially separated on the inner side of the wiper blade, which could lead to poor wiping performance and/or possible scratching of the windshield glass. Follow the procedure in this bulletin to properly remove the windshield wiper blade protective cover on all new wiper blades. |
| 10251278 | Some vehicles equipped with the AVN 5th Gen Wide system may exhibit a condition where the radio app crashes frequently when entering radio mode and/or a message that reads Uneven Road Ahead, Drive carefully on the cluster along with a warning sound. Follow the procedure outlined in this bulletin to update the AVN software to resolve this condition. |
| 10249699 | Some vehicles equipped with the AVN 5th Gen Wide system may exhibit a condition where the radio app crashes frequently when entering radio mode and/or displays a message that reads Uneven Road Ahead, Drive carefully on the cluster along with a warning sound. Follow the procedure outlined in this bulletin to update the AVN software to resolve this condition. |
| 10247189 | This bulletin provides important checkpoint guidelines when performing engine oil and filter change services. |
| 10243340 | This bulletin is issued to provide the extended battery diagnosis procedure using GDS-M. This battery diagnosis function displays the various battery-related faults such as: Internal short circuit Battery deterioration Malfunction of electronic parts Insufficient battery charge Normal battery Charging defect Battery diagnosis uses the battery sensor history saved for the last 30 days and ICU diagnostic communication to track battery state of charge (SOC) and current parasitic draw history. |
| 10243319 | Certain 2023MY Kona (OS) and Elantra (CN7) vehicles equipped with the 2.0L Nu Atkinson engine may experience a warning lamp illumination for a diagnostic trouble code P250C that is related to the oil level sensor circuit. Follow the service procedure outlined in this bulletin to reprogram the powertrain control module to update the oil level sensor warning light logic. DTC P250C - Engine Oil Level Sensor Circuit Low |
| 10241889 | This bulletin provides information related to a Transmission Control Unit (TCU) software update for certain vehicles equipped with an 8-speed wet dual clutch transmissions (8WDCT) that improves the touch point learning variation. Certain 8WDCTs (indicated by a new part number) received an improved clutch spring. The correct TCU software update must be matched with the correct corresponding 8WDCT hardware, otherwise drivability concerns may occur. |
| 10241878 | Certain vehicles equipped with the Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) may experience a check engine light or malfunction indicator light due to Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) listed below. This bulletin provides information on replacing the oil pressure sensor to remedy these DTCs, rather than replacing the entire IVT assembly. |
| 10240087 | This Service Information bulletin provides information on how to update the Apple Carplay software from Hyundais Navigation Updates page. The current version of Google Maps has 10 times the data transmission compared to the previous version. As a countermeasure, an update with a frame skip logic has been added to resolve the data congestion with Google Maps. |
| 10235566 | Hyundai applies a Paint Protection Film (PPF) on new vehicles before delivery to dealerships. It provides a barrier between the paint and contaminants, such as rail dust, acid rain, and industrial fallout. In rare cases, the paint can become clouded under the PPF. These spots are the result of moisture trapped between the PPF and the paint. |
| 10232199 | Certain 2022-23MY Elantra (CN7/CN7a), 2022-23MY Elantra N (CN7 N), and 2023MY Elantra Hybrid (CN7 HEV) vehicles normally equipped with two (2) complete Smart Key FOBs were delivered with only one (1) complete Smart Key FOB and one additional mechanical key. A second Smart Key FOB can now be provided to the customer. Please refer to TSB 23-01-016H (or latest version) for parts and programming information. |
| 10232198 | Certain Elantra, Elantra Hybrid, & Elantra N vehicles normally equipped with two (2) complete Smart Key FOBs were delivered with only one (1) complete Smart Key FOB and one additional mechanical key. This bulletin outlines the procedure to provide the 2nd Smart Key FOB and outlines programming for both Smart Key FOBs. |
| 10230904 | This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. Lamp assembly replacement is NOT necessary in most cases. This condition can be eliminated by turning on the lamps with the engine running for several minutes or during normal driving operation. |
| 10217258 | Effective June 2, 2008, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 110 (FMVSS 110) established a threshold for correcting load carrying capacity information indicated on tire placards when vehicle weight has been increased before retail sale. This limit is the lesser of 1.5% of GVWR or 100 pounds. If the total added weight exceeds the lesser of the limit, a label must be added to the driver-side B-pillar within 25mm (1 inch) of the original tire placard. |
| 10217251 | Follow the guidelines outlined in this bulletin to inspect and clean or replace certain components of the engine intake system accordingly during engine short block or sub-assembly replacement. |
| 10217250 | If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with a Check Engine light on and one or more of the DTC listed on Page 2, follow the repair procedure and perform the diagnosis. If necessary, replace the High Flow electric oil pump (HF EOP) for HF EOP issues or the Dual Clutch Transmission for High Pressure electric oil pump (HP EOP) issues. |
| 10215608 | Certain 22-23MY Elantra (CN7/CN7a), Elantra N (CN7 N), and Elantra Hybrid (CN7 HEV) vehicles normally equipped with two (2) Smart Key FOBs will receive only one (1) Smart Key FOB and one additional mechanical key, per vehicle, until further notice. |
| 10215607 | Certain Elantra (CN7/CN7a), Elantra N (CN7 N), and Elantra Hybrid (CN7 HEV) vehicles normally equipped with two (2) Smart Key FOBs will receive only one (1) Smart Key FOB and one additional mechanical key, per vehicle, until further notice. A second Smart Key FOB, per vehicle, will be provided at a later date. |
| 10215606 | Certain Elantra (CN7/CN7a), Elantra N (CN7 N), and Elantra Hybrid (CN7 HEV) vehicles normally equipped with two (2) Smart Key FOBs will receive only one (1) Smart Key FOB and one additional mechanical key, per vehicle, until further notice. A second Smart Key FOB, per vehicle, will be provided at a later date. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)