2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (7) · Power Train (7) · Electrical System (7)
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Safety recalls (1)
Vehicle Speed Control 2023-08-18 · campaign 23V589000 · 37,997 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (50)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2026-10-27 · 26-GI-003H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information related to the navigation and head unit software changes introduced in the 2026 2nd navigation map and software update. the changes may vary depending on vehicle type, model, and navigation system. refer to the 2026 2nd navigation map and software update key improv
Engine 2026-10-08 · 26-EM-016H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. this bulletin outlines the combustion chamber cleaning procedure for vehicles diagnosed with this condition. all internal combustion engines consume some engine oil during normal operatio
Engine 2026-10-07 · 26-EM-015H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. this bulletin provides the inspection and repair procedures for vehicles exhibiting this condition. all internal combustion engines consume engine oil as part of normal engine operatio
Electrical System 2026-05-27 · 26-GI-002H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information related to the navigation and head unit software changes introduced in the 2026 1st navigation map and software update. the changes may vary depending on vehicle type, model, and navigation system. refer to the 2026 1st navigation map and software update key improv
Air Bags 2026-04-10 · DTN DL · Other
the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag inflators manufactured by jilin province detiannuo automobile safety system co., ltd. (dtn). these inflators were not supplied, approved, or authorized by the vehi
Air Bags 2026-04-10 · DTN DCS · Other
the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driver‑side airbag inflators manufactured by jilin province detiannuo automobile safety system co., ltd. (dtn), that have been identified in u.s. vehicles following prior
Showing the 6 most recent of 50 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-09-29 · Exterior Lighting“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 the break light works because it is a bulb light not an led. replacement requires an entirely new light system put in. even though it was showing …”
2026-08-17 · Wheels“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 instability. the condition is most noticeable at highway speeds and after bumps or other road disturbances, although it has also occurred at lower speeds. at ti…”
2026-04-23 · Steering“i am reporting a serious safety issue involving my 2023 hyundai elantra. the vehicle experienced a sudden mechanical and/or electrical malfunction that made it unsafe to operate. while driving, the vehicle began displaying warning indicators and experienced abnormal performance consistent with a system malfunction. hybrid system failed, radar malf…”
2026-04-18 · Electrical System“got a check hybrid system while driving on a busy road. car couldn’t accelerate and had to come to a complete stop. …”
2026-01-02 · Vehicle Speed Control · 💥 crash“i was performing a low-speed maneuver to reverse-park into my driveway. after making a right turn between my driveway and the driveway of a neighboring townhouse across the street, i came to a complete stop. when i shifted the vehicle into reverse, the vehicle did not reverse as expected and instead unexpectedly accelerated forward. i applied the …”
2025-09-08 · Power Train“the elantra had less than 15,000 miles on it. i was driving on [xxx] at about 80mph for about 1 hour. with no warning, while going up over a very large, high bridge/overpass (above a large outlet emptying from the everglades into the atlantic ocean near stuart florida) the power totally died. a warning light came on saying the hybrid system was …”
2025-07-29 · Visibility/Wiper“my 2023 hyundai elantra hybrid has has defective windshield washer nozzles 2 times so far. the factory nozzles clogged and had to be replaced. then i got replacements installed under warranty by the local dealership. those are now clogged exactly the same as the originals. the replacement nozzles failed much faster than the factory original equipm…”
2025-06-23 · 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. …”
2025-06-19 · Electrical System“this vehicle i am driving has going on 24,000 miles only and over the course of the 23,000 miles it started making me do a 12v reset which very scary when you in traffic, have to pull to the side of the road, the car blinks "check hybrid system" with the little what looks like a tire pressure monitor system but it is a exclamation point and says "h…”
2025-05-20 · Fuel/Propulsion System“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 …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.