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2023 Hyundai Elantra: True Cost, Problems & Verdict

93 NHTSA owner complaints · 2 recalls · data-computed verdict. No opinions — public data only.

Reviewed by the MotorJury data desk · 2 sources · Last updated 2026-08-20
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Owner complaints: 93 filed with NHTSA

Complaints per year on the road: 31.0

Unknown Or Other22Electrical System22Forward Collision Avoidance20Engine16Lane Departure9Power Train9

What owners say

Verbatim reports filed with the United States safety regulator (NHTSA) by owners of this exact model year. Public record.

While driving on [XXX] north near exit [XXX] in rain, at 70 mph Adaptive Cruise Control and Lane Keeping Assistance were on. The vehicle displayed a warning that the smart systems were disabled. The vehicle then began jerking and changing lanes and speed unexpectedly. The steering wheel pulled/jerked forcefully to the left and right and I had difficulty maintaining control of the vehicle. When I attempted to brake, t…
This is the second time the horn has stopped working. The first time was a year or two ago (records available on request), and both of the two horn units failed. The manufacturer Hyundai replaced them both and told me the issue they were having was the stamped housing of the horn has a seam that folds up and collects water, may freeze, and causes the unit to fail. Clearly they installed two replacement units of the s…
The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while slowly pulling into the parking space the contact lifted off the brake pedal and while costing into the parking space the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration and drove over a curb. During the incident the vehicle sustained damage to the undercarriage. No injuries were reported. The vehicle was later towed to the local dealer who was unable…

Recalls: 2 campaigns (1 severe)

20222023
CampaignComponentSummary
22V632000Air Bags:FrontalHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Elantra N and 2022-2023 Elantra vehicles. The emblem on the cover of the driver's…
23V526000Power Train:Automatic Transmission:FluidHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Palisade Tucson, 2023 Sonata, Elantra, and Kona vehicles. The electronic con…

True cost of ownership

EPA combined 31 MPG · estimated annual fuel cost $2,000

Fuel (your region) $2,000
Maintenance band (your region) $0$0
Estimated running cost this year (age 3) $1,881

Re-priced automatically from your country's retail fuel, electricity and parts indices — change country in the bar at the top. Estimates; see methodology.

02468101214$4,101vehicle age (years)
fuel/energy + maintenance band (annual, USD, estimate)

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FAQ

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

The most-reported issue in NHTSA complaint data is Unknown Or Other (22 complaints in our indexed sample).

Is the 2023 Hyundai Elantra a good used car to buy?

Our data verdict is AVOID with a reliability score of 43/100, computed from 93 NHTSA complaints and 2 recall campaigns. See the verdict card for the top reasons.

Does the 2023 Hyundai Elantra have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for the 2023 Hyundai Elantra, 1 of them touching fire, crash or stall risk, the most recent recorded 18/08/2022. Check this car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.

What will a 2023 Hyundai Elantra really cost YOU per year?

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Data sources

Complaints & recalls: NHTSA · Fuel economy: EPA fueleconomy.gov · Scoring: our published methodology.
Maintenance bands are industry-average estimates (AAA Your Driving Costs, CarMD index) — labeled estimates, not measurements. Last updated: 2026-08-20.

43RELIABILITY / 100
AVOID
  • 93 NHTSA complaints on record (31.0/yr of exposure)
  • 2 recall campaigns, 1 touching safety-critical systems

How this score is computed →

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