2023 Hyundai Elantra

Recalls, crash ratings and owner complaints from NHTSA, and what they mean when you buy or insure one.

Recalls

2

Do not drive / park outside

1

Overall crash rating

Owner complaints

101

Things to consider when insuring one

  • Fire-risk recall: park it outside until it’s fixed

    NHTSA advises parking affected cars outside and away from buildings. A fire in an attached garage can become a home insurance claim as well as an auto one, so get the repair done first.

  • 5-star overall crash rating

    NHTSA’s top crash rating. Crash protection affects injury claims, which make up a large share of what auto insurance pays out.

  • Driver-assist sensors come standard

    They can help avoid crashes, but a windshield or bumper repair often needs the cameras and radar recalibrated, which costs more. Check what your comprehensive and collision deductibles would mean for a glass claim.

  • Most owner complaints are about the electrical system

    25 of 101 complaints to NHTSA mention it. Worth a look in a pre-purchase inspection.

2 recalls

  • Park outsideNHTSA 23V526000 · Jul 27, 2023

    power train: automatic transmission: fluid/lubricant: pump

    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.

    The risk
    An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
    The fix
    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.
  • NHTSA 22V632000 · Aug 18, 2022

    air bags: frontal

    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.

    The risk
    A detached air bag cover emblem may strike a vehicle occupant, which can increase the risk of injury.
    The fix
    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.

Crash test ratings

  • 2023 Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD

    Overall
    Frontal
    Side
    Rollover

    Rollover risk in a single-vehicle crash: 10%

  • 2023 Hyundai Elantra HEV 4 DR FWD

    Overall
    Frontal
    Side
    Rollover
  • 2023 Hyundai Elantra N 4 DR FWD

    Overall
    Not rated
    Frontal
    Not rated
    Side
    Not rated
    Rollover

    Rollover risk in a single-vehicle crash: 10%

What owners report

101 complaints to NHTSA, 8 involving a crash, 6 injuries.

  • Electrical system25
  • Unknown or other23
  • Engine20
  • Forward collision avoidance20
  • Lane departure9
  • Power train9
  • Service brakes9
  • Air bags6

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Recalls, crash ratings and owner complaints are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), last checked Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are owners’ reports and aren’t verified by NHTSA. This page is general information, not advice about a specific vehicle or policy.