The Lemon Index2023 Hyundai Elantra.
The 2023 Hyundai Elantra is so far about average by owner complaints: 169 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 106, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about automatic emergency braking, it has 2 recalls, and it gets 23 to 54 mpg combined. The best Hyundai Elantra year is 2015.
Early read
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 169 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Hyundai Elantra year. 2023 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 0K to 20K miles on the car (23 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 2
- transmission & drivetrain 2023
The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump controller to overheat.
- airbags 2022
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.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Hyundai told dealers about
Hyundai sent dealers 71 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with a Check Engine light on and one or more of the…
- Check engine
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Hyundai Elantra HEV 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $1200–3450 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 1.6L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
My 2023 Hyundai Elantra vehicle displays a low oil pressure message when accelerating. Is this related to the recent recall for the electric oil pump assembly that may overheat and increase the risk of a fire?
2023 Hyundai Elantra owner · NHTSA complaint 11537001
More owner reports
Driving approx 40 mph on city street with no cars in front of me. Car dash flashed red advising engaging emergency braking and then did. Brakes applied for a couple of seconds and then stopped and warning went away.
NHTSA complaint 11500913
Multiple times driving on highway at posted speed limit and vehicle displays emergency braking system and just comes to complete stop on highway with oncoming cars going 65mph. Has happened 3 times before.
NHTSA complaint 11590624
Quick answers
Is the 2023 Hyundai Elantra reliable?
It's too early to be sure. So far it has drawn about average per car sold, against other 2023 cars after the same time on the road (early Lemon Index 106; 100 is average). The best Hyundai Elantra year by this measure is 2015.
What are the most common 2023 Hyundai Elantra problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are automatic emergency braking (27%), electrical (25%) and engine (17%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2023 Hyundai Elantra have?
2 safety recalls (latest: transmission & drivetrain). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2023 Hyundai Elantra get?
23 to 54 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2023 Hyundai Elantra safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2023 Hyundai Elantra problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 500 and 20,300 miles. The middle report was at 8,000 miles, from 23 complaints.
Does the 2023 Hyundai Elantra have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 12% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2023 Hyundai Elantra cost in fuel a year?
About $1200 to $3450 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2023 Hyundai Elantra have?
1.6L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl.
What Hyundai Elantra year is better than the 2023?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2015, 2014 and 2016.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works