Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 136 consumer complaints across the 5 model years of the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid (2021–2025) that have at least 5 complaints. 2023 has the most, with 55. Across all years, the part named most often is electrical system (45 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
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All Elantra Hybrid model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | — | 1 | 20 | — | Too new |
| 2024 | 6 | 14,000 | 1 | 22 | — | Too new |
| 2023 | 55 | 1,125 | 1 | 49 | 50 · Typical | Too new |
| 2022 | 40 | 7,600 | 4 | 49 | 52 · Typical | Rising |
| 2021 | 30 | 17,326 | 4 | 46 | 34 · Fewer | Rising |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Electrical system45 24%
- Vehicle speed control29 15%
- Other or unknown24 13%
- Forward collision avoidance23 12%
- Engine23 12%
- Transmission and drivetrain20 11%
- Brakes14 7.4%
- Fuel system10 5.3%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2023: “I purchased the car brand new March 2023. I noticed the front driver headlight fogs and has condensation in cool weather. I mentioned to the Dealership and they said it was a known issue but no fix for it. The light was sealed properly. This has been on going since 2023. The condensation has gotten worse and is a safety visability issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11628351, filed 2024-122021: “I keep getting intermittent HEV warnings and 12-volt light. The engine then shuts down and I have no power. This has occurred several times while on the highway and this creates a safety hazard. I have been fortunate enough that this happened while I was close to the shoulder, otherwise, it could have been critical. …”
NHTSA complaint #11554043, filed 2023-112022: “I was slowly pulling into a parking spot in a lot. As I approached the curb, I gently pressed the brake to come to a complete stop. However, instead of stopping, the vehicle suddenly and forcefully accelerated forward very fast without warning, resulting in a crash.”
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology