The Lemon IndexAll cars · Hyundai Elantra · 2023
2023 Hyundai Elantra. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 5
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl hybrid | Auto (AM-S6) | FWD | 49 / 52 / 50 | Regular | $1,250 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | Auto (AM-S7) | FWD | 28 / 36 / 31 | Regular | $2,000 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Auto (AV-S1) | FWD | 30 / 40 / 34 | Regular | $1,850 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | FWD | 22 / 31 / 25 | Premium | $3,100 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Auto (AM-S8) | FWD | 20 / 30 / 23 | Premium | $3,350 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 500 and 20,300 miles. Median 8,000, from 23 complaints with a mileage.
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Automatic emergency braking | 27% |
| Electrical | 25% |
| Engine | 17% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 12% |
| Brakes | 9% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 169 | 16 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 11 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 2
23V526000 Jul 2023 Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Fluid/Lubricant / Pump
Defect. Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Palisade Tucson, 2023 Sonata, Elantra, and Kona vehicles. The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump controller to overheat.
Risk. An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and replace the electric oil pump controller, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed starting September 7, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 246.
22V632000 Aug 2022 Air Bags / Frontal
Defect. Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Elantra N and 2022-2023 Elantra vehicles. 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.
Risk. A detached air bag cover emblem may strike a vehicle occupant, which can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy. Dealers will replace the air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 14, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 234.
Manufacturer communications 71
Hyundai filed 71 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with a Check Engine light on and one or more of the…
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Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Hyundai Elantra HEV 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Standard & Optional | Standard |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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