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Hyundai Elantra HybridModel year report

2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Problems

Compared with other Hyundai Elantra Hybrid years

Typical for this model

50/100 1.0× a typical year · 50 = typical

Nearby years with fewer complaints than typical and no open NHTSA investigation: 2021

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
55filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
1,125miles, 6 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
54 mpgcombined, 1.6L 4-cyl · hybrid FWD · 53 city / 56 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

What owners report

Owners of this model year most often describe automatic emergency braking that engages with no obvious hazard, and sudden loss of power or hybrid system shutdowns while driving. Horn failures and cruise control that speeds up on its own are also described. All of these complaints were filed from 2023 onward, and where mileage is listed it is low, under about 20,000 miles.

  1. Forward collision avoidance

    Automatic emergency braking applies with no hazard

    • 13 complaints (24%)
    • median 1,125 mi at 0.7 yrs old (2 state mileage, few)
    • 2 mention a crash, fire or injury
    • filed 2023–2025

    Owners describe automatic emergency braking engaging on highways and city streets when no vehicle or obstacle was ahead, sometimes for several seconds. Some describe abrupt slowing with tires skidding, and one says the vehicle behind had to brake hard and change lanes. Some say a warning appeared on the dashboard before the braking began, and one describes lane assist turning the steering wheel and braking with nothing to avoid. According to a complaint, the manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the problem. Listed mileage ranges from about 750 to 1,500 miles, and most speeds given are about 65 to 80 mph, mainly on highways.

    1 related service bulletin

    What to check: Ask whether the front camera calibration bulletin has been applied to this VIN, and whether the dealer checked for stored forward collision codes. Test drive the car on a highway and watch for warnings or braking when no vehicle is ahead.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “UNKNOWN I had the lane assist feature on and was taking the second lane from right to turn off to exit when the alarm went off, the wheel turned itself and it started braking. There was nothing where it was trying to avoid and actually almost had me run into another by turning me left back onto the freeway while trying to stop. It’s never happened to me before and I take that way regularly.”

    NHTSA complaint #11644933, filed 2025-02

    “There are have been three significant safety issues with the car. 1. The forward collision alert system goes off without warning and with zero debris or cars in front of me. This has happened three times, putting my safety and those around me at risk. 2. The car has suddenly had what feels like the rear brakes locking up without warning midway through a turn. The car wheels were still spinning but the car stopped moving. This put me directly in harm's way. 3. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11539145, filed 2023-08
  2. Electrical system

    Sudden loss of power or hybrid system shutdown

    • 14 complaints (25%)
    • typically at 2.6 yrs old
    • filed 2023–2026

    Owners describe the car losing power or shutting off while driving, sometimes at highway speed, with a hybrid system fault message shown. Some say they had to coast or pull over, and others describe the car not accelerating or going into a reduced-power state. Restarting often took repeated attempts or a 12V battery reset, and in some cases the dealer could not find a fault during inspection. Most of these complaints were filed in 2024 or later and give no mileage, though some texts describe cars with under 15,000 miles and about 24,000 miles.

    1 related service bulletin

    What to check: Ask whether the battery management software bulletin for hybrid warning lights has been applied to this VIN, and ask for any stored hybrid or 12V fault codes to be read. On a test drive, check for hybrid system messages and any sudden drop in power.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “I experienced an issue where I was driving the vehicle, and then a hybrid system fault message appeared on the driver information display followed by the complete loss of power. This made me have to pull over to the side of the road with no ability to accelerate out of the way of traffic to come to a stop. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11595769, filed 2024-06

    “During driving, vehicle displayed a system error indicating an issue with the hybrid system. The vehicle then immediately, and without warning, completely shut off and caused the driver to have to manually guide the vehicle to the side of the road without power assistance. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request, however we have taken it to the dealership who have inspected the vehicle but told us they could not find an issue, even though we clearly experienced on. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11662138, filed 2025-05
  3. Other or unknown

    Horn stops working or sounds high pitched

    • 6 complaints (11%)
    • typically at 2.2 yrs old
    • filed 2024–2025

    Owners describe the horn stopping or sounding high pitched, sometimes after it had already been replaced. One says the manufacturer replaced it under warranty, while another says the manufacturer stated the horn was not covered. One owner says the manufacturer described the horn as a two-horn system in which the low-pitched horn kept failing, and another says the horn did not work when needed to warn another driver. According to a complaint, an online search showed the problem is reported on similar trims. Several complaints describe failures within about two years of purchase, and one text mentions the horn stopping at about 11,000 miles.

    7 related service bulletins

    What to check: Ask whether the horn is covered by the extended horn warranty described in the bulletins, which lists 10 years or 120,000 miles from the original sale. Test the horn before buying and ask for records of any horn replacement.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “I bought my car April 2023 brand new. I noticed today the horn was not working. I have less that 30k miles on my car. Hyundai is telling me the horn is not included in the warranty. Someone cut me off and I tried to honk my horn to tell them they were close and it didn't work.”

    NHTSA complaint #11637515, filed 2025-01

    “For the second time in two years, my horn suddenly stopped working. About 6 months after purchasing the car, the horn began to sound high pitched. Then about three weeks later the horn stopped working, requiring the replacement of the horn. A month later, the horn sounded high pitched again. Hyundai advised me the horn is a two-horn system in which a high pitch and low pitch horn produce the horn noise. The low pitch keeps failing. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11632327, filed 2024-12
  4. Vehicle speed control

    Cruise control speeds up on its own

    • 6 complaints (11%)
    • median 9,025 mi at 0.8 yrs old (2 state mileage, few)
    • filed 2023–2025

    Owners describe cruise control that set itself to a higher speed or accelerated on its own, with the car reaching about 100 to 110 mph. Some say they could not lower the set speed or turn the feature off. One complaint notes a recall repair was completed by a dealer and describes acceleration after cruise was re-engaged. According to complaints, a dealer was able to reproduce the failure but could not repair the vehicle. Listed mileage ranges from about 50 to 18,000 miles, and the complaints that give a starting speed describe it from about 30 to 60 mph.

    Recall 23V5890003 related service bulletins

    What to check: Ask whether recall 23V589000 and the cruise control bulletins were completed on this VIN, and request the written records. On a test drive, confirm that the set speed holds steady and that cruise control can be turned off.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “While driving down an interstate at approximately 58 miles per hour, I turned on the cruise control and went to adjust it to 65 miles per hour. The car rapidly accelerated and it appeared on the dash that the cruise control defaulted to 110 miles per hour, which appears to be the maximum on the system. I tried to turn the speed down, but the cruise control would not go below 110 miles per hour. I immediately deactivated cruise control and continued to drive at normal speed. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11548907, filed 2023-10

    “The cruise control function ceased to properly function after automatically increasing the speed to 110 mph. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. This is a safety risk for myself and for others on the road. If another combination with this fault were to occur (either physically to the driver or to the software), this could lead to an extreme hazard due to the potential for excessive speeds. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11655984, filed 2025-04

Buying note. Owners considering this model year may want to ask first about automatic emergency braking and hybrid power behavior, since those two problems are described most often in the sample. Ask whether recall 23V589000 and the cruise control and battery bulletins were completed on the VIN, and whether the horn warranty extension applies.

Summary written with AI from a sample of 51 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.

NHTSA recorded 55 consumer complaints for the 2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid. 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 1,125 miles. Of all complaints, 5 involved a crash, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 50 technical service bulletins for this model year. Compared with the other 2 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 50 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Fuel system (3), Lane departure (3), Latches, locks and linkages (1), Body and structure (1), Suspension (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1), Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Electrical system: “The horn has failed four times on my vehicle, and I have owned and maintained it since November 2022. While Hyundai has replaced it under warranty at no charge, I foresee this being a continuing issue.”

NHTSA complaint #11668620, filed 2025-06

Forward collision avoidance: “Driving on a highway at 80mph, adaptive cruise control was engaged. It was a clear, sunny day, around 55 degrees F outside. We were 3.5 hours into a 4 hour drive. There were no cars in front of the vehicle. There were other cars in the lanes immediately to both the left and right of us, as well as a car behind us. The car gave a warning for Automatic Emergency Braking, although there was nothing to avoid. No vehicles were merging into us, no one was going to rear end us, and nothing was in front of us in or near our lane. …”

NHTSA complaint #11576726, filed 2024-03

Other or unknown: “The horn on my car has completely stopped working. We have checked the fuses, but that is not the issue. A Google search reveals that this is a common, and known, issue and happens to the 2023 trim models; not just the Elantra, but others as well.”

NHTSA complaint #11628233, filed 2024-12

Transmission and drivetrain: “I have been encountering a series of troubling and erratic issues with my vehicle. These problems occur under various driving conditions, including acceleration, steady-state driving, and braking. However, the most prevalent and problematic occurrences seem to transpire during acceleration and braking. During acceleration, I've observed inconsistent behavior. Sometimes, the car shifts smoothly, with minimal torque drop between gears. …”

NHTSA complaint #11549372, filed 2023-10

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 50 and 16,000 miles.

67%0–1033%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (6 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 1,125 miles.

Complaints by year filed

This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

202323202420252026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Elantra Hybrid FWD1.6L 4-cyl · hybrid6-speed automatic495250$1,350
Elantra Hybrid Blue FWD1.6L 4-cyl · hybrid6-speed automatic535654$1,250

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 50 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 50 bulletins →

Other model years of the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20255—1554—Too new
2024614,0001—54—Too new
2023551,1251—5450 · TypicalToo new
2022407,600455452 · TypicalRising
20213017,326455434 · FewerRising

All Hyundai Elantra Hybrid model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

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

Owners of this model year most often describe automatic emergency braking that engages with no obvious hazard, and sudden loss of power or hybrid system shutdowns while driving. The issues reported most often: Automatic emergency braking applies with no hazard; Sudden loss of power or hybrid system shutdown; Horn stops working or sounds high pitched.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid have?

NHTSA recorded 55 consumer complaints for the 2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid as of Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 17 complaints (31% of the total), followed by forward collision avoidance with 13.

Has the 2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid get?

The EPA rates the 2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid (Elantra Hybrid Blue, 1.6L 4-cyl · hybrid) at 54 mpg combined, 53 city and 56 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,250 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid reported?

Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 1,125 miles and the middle half falls between 50 and 16,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.