2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid recalls and problems

The 2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid has 1 recall and 55 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

How the 2023 compares

Highest

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Highest complaint count among 5 Elantra Hybrid model years — the most of any year.

1recalls

55complaints

5crashes

0fires

3injuries

1,500median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Electrical System

Aug 18, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V589000 · 37,997 vehicles

Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Elantra HEV vehicles. A software error in the motor control unit may cause unintended vehicle acceleration after the brake pedal is released.

Risk: Unintended vehicle acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will update the motor control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 29, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 248.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Electrical System17

Forward Collision Avoidance13

Unknown or other12

Power Train9

Vehicle Speed Control8

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2023 vs. other Hyundai Elantra Hybrid years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2023. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid, the latest from Aug 18, 2023 (electrical system). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (17), forward collision avoidance (13), unknown or other (12). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.