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2023 Hyundai Elantra problems

The most common problem on the 2023 Hyundai Elantra is electrical system. It has fewer complaints than a typical Elantra model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
104
Recalls
2
Service bulletins
537 warranty
Worst area
Electrical
Fuel economy
23-54mpg

The worst 2023 Hyundai Elantra problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

Problems by type

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Specific symptoms reported on the 2023 Hyundai Elantra

Backup camera 7Jerking 5

Recalls 2

Power train: automatic transmission: fluid/lubricant: pumpReported July 27, 2023 · 52,109 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 23V526000 · Recall details

Air bags: frontalReported August 18, 2022 · 247 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 22V632000 · Recall details

See all 2 recalls for the 2023 Hyundai Elantra

Technical service bulletins for the 2023 Hyundai Elantra 53

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 53 bulletins for the 2023 Hyundai Elantra

2023 Hyundai Elantra fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
1.6L 4‑cyl HybridFWD535654
2.0L 4‑cylFWD20-3330-4223-37
1.6L 4‑cylFWD283631

What 2023 Hyundai Elantra owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Nov 8, 2026 · Electrical, Visibility · VT

My rear back up camera started to not work here and there. Sometimes it would work find then later that day it would not work at all. I would not drive the car for a few days and and the camera would work fine for a day or so then not work once or twice during that trip. Now my back up camera will not turn on at all, It just shows a black or sometimes blue screen. This started about 5 month ago.

Filed Nov 6, 2026 · Suspension, Wheels · MD

Even before 40K miles, there has been sound from the suspension and engine mount at front wheels . Multiple visits to the dealer couldn’t resolve the problem and it poses a threat in road. Also there were multiple failures in the car before 40K miles such as oil temperature controller unit that led to overheating of engine and smell from engine, engine mount failure, sound from the front wheels and multiple visits to dealer . There Amy be hidden problems too that led me not to drive longer with this vehicle which kills the purpose of buying it .

Filed Nov 5, 2026 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 2,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving, the brakes and lane assist feature were independently activated, causing the vehicle to come to an abrupt stop. The contact stated that the message "Consider Taking a Break" was displayed after several minutes of driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on several occasions; however, the dealer failed to diagnose or duplicate the failure. Additionally, the rear-view camera was blank while in reverse(R). The instrument panel and other features were blank before returning to normal operation. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact back to the dealer. The contact was provided a case number. The failure mileage was approximately 2,000.

Filed Oct 21, 2026 · Electrical · TX

I have a 2023 Hyundal Elantra SEL and my rear camera starts flickering and also goes blank frequently. In fact nowadays it is rarely working. I understand that there was a recall for 2021 and 2022 but not for 2023 yet. However it seems the issue continues with 2023 as well cause when I google I see I am not the only one having this issue. I called the dealership and because I am out of warranty they say they will charge as there is no recall for 2023.

Filed Oct 18, 2026 · Acceleration, Engine · MS

A month ago my car started making a knocking noise very loudly at start up, and once driving for about 5 to 8 minutes it kind of stops, my speed doesn't accelerate as normal and if I go over 67 mph feels like I'll lose control. I see Hyundai have a knock sensor recall and from the video on the website my car makes same sound but my 2023 Elantra isn't list on the recall list. I'm the first Original owner of the vehicle only at 80,000 miles

Filed Oct 10, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · NJ

Vehicle is still in my possession and available for inspection upon request. My safety and the safety of others was put at risk due to vibration when braking caused by warped rotors, a vehicle that pulls to one side with an off-center steering wheel, abnormal tire wear including a bald tire with a sidewall bubble, and a transmission that has twice failed and recently felt like it was going to stall while accelerating. The wheel bearing/suspension noise was confirmed by an independent repair shop (Firestone) using a listening device at highway speed; however, the dealership's own inspection gave a conflicting finding of no issue. The transmission issues have been reproduced by the dealership in the sense that two replacements were performed; however, the most recent stalling sensation has not yet been independently confirmed. The vehicle has not been inspected by police or insurance. Warning lamps/symptoms included a horn malfunction (tied to Hyundai TSB 25-BE-005H-2) and headlight issues that coincided with transmission slipping on more than one occasion. These symptoms first appeared at approximately 10,000 miles with a wheel alignment flag, and have recurred and worsened over time, including three wheel alignments, two sets of front tires, and two rotor replacements.

Filed Sep 9, 2026 · VA

Voice activated calling no longer works without Hyundai's Bluelink subscription. Each time I say a command to "Call John Doe," the response is always, "Sorry, I don't understand. Please upgrade to Bluelink cloud assisted voice calling." This is a basic safety feature that should not be behind a paywall.

Filed Aug 30, 2026 · Body · FL

The paint is peeling off of my hood and on the sides of my car I have noticed other Hyundais with the same problem I tried to go through warranty and Hyundai wouldn't help me I've noticed in the past that they have had recalls on their vehicles for paint and I believe that this needs to be a recall also

Filed Aug 21, 2026 · Acceleration, Electrical · RI

2023 Hyundai Elantra SEL. Car has been slow to start this week. When I depress the brake pedal and push to start, it will start then shut off in the middle of starting then I have to try again or it will sputter then fully start but every safety alert and electrical alarm will go off in my car and nothing clears it until I drive for about 5 minutes then they all clear. I went to AutoZone and they said my battery was normal health. When this slow start happens I also notice that my vehicle doesn’t accelerate as well and it feels like it’s trying too hard to the point it will jerk forward even when I’m only lightly pressing the accelerator. I noticed this, 2 winters ago (2024) as well and I thought it was due to the very cold weather we had. Brought it to my sister’s fiancée and he couldn’t find any DTC’s but agreed something felt off. The problem stopped and now it’s the middle of summer 2 years later and doing the same thing, to the point where I’m trying to merge onto I-95 and my car isn’t accelerating fast enough and I almost got rear ended!! It only happens at speeds under 50 and is extremely unsafe to have a vehicle where you don’t know if it will just turn off while you’re driving, stop accelerating or decide to not start that morning!!!

Filed Aug 21, 2026 · Brakes · 16,900 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights flashed on and off on the instrument panel, and the brakes independently activated due to slippery weather conditions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed; however, the cause of the failure was not determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 16,900.

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Questions about the 2023 Hyundai Elantra

Is the 2023 Hyundai Elantra reliable?

Owners have filed 104 complaints about the 2023 Hyundai Elantra, fewer than a typical Elantra model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2023 Hyundai Elantra?

Electrical system, with 27 complaints. Next is driver assistance (25).

How many recalls does the 2023 Hyundai Elantra have?

2 recalls, covering power train and air bags.

What year does the Hyundai Elantra have the most electrical problems?

The Hyundai Elantra model years with the most electrical complaints are 2013 (155 complaints), 2012 (126 complaints) and 2017 (112 complaints).

What gas mileage does the 2023 Hyundai Elantra get?

Official estimates for the 2023 Hyundai Elantra range from 23 to 54 mpg combined. The most efficient version (1.6L 4-cyl hybrid, FWD) gets 53 city and 56 highway.

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