2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid, and owners have filed 55 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Vehicle speed control and electrical system
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.
Remedy: 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…
55 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid have filed 55 complaints with NHTSA; 5 describe a crash. Reports cite 3 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 6,058 miles. Complaints peaked in 2023 with 23 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The passenger rear tail light started to show condensation and pooling water after a rain. The technician stated it was fine. The passenger rear tail light started to work intermittently and now only”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 29, 2026 · Exterior lighting
“I am the original owner of a 2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited. At approximately 114,719 miles, the vehicle began exhibiting intermittent shaking, rumbling, swaying, wobbling, and lateral instabilit”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 17, 2026 · Suspension
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2023 Hyundai Elantra (Elantra Hybrid, Elantra Hybrid Blue, Elantra N). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 23–54 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 20–53 / 30–56 |
| Fuel | Premium, Regular |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.6/2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (AM-S6); Automatic (AM-S7); Automatic (AM-S8); Automatic (AV-S1); Manual 6-spd |
Compare Hyundai Elantra Hybrid model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Hyundai Elantra Hybrid model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid | 4 | 29 |
| 2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid | 4 | 40 |
| 2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid | 1 | 55 |
| 2024 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid | 1 | 6 |
| 2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid | 1 | 5 |
| 2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid
How do I know if my 2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Hyundai dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 23V589000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Hyundai models
- Sonata16,085 complaints
- Elantra8,715 complaints
- Santa FE7,663 complaints
- Tucson6,287 complaints
- Palisade2,447 complaints
- Accent2,032 complaints
- Ioniq 51,339 complaints
- Veloster1,292 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.