2023 Hyundai Elantra Problems, Recalls & Complaints
NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints for the 2023 Hyundai Elantra, and what to keep if your vehicle keeps going back to the shop.
Recall campaigns
4
NHTSA owner complaints as of November 6, 2026, from NHTSA's complaint data files.
170
Data last refreshed (Eastern time)
November 6, 2026
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2023 Elantra and 170 owner complaints; the most-reported component in owner complaints is electrical system, with 39 reports.
Counts come from NHTSA records for this model year and refresh daily. Complaints are unverified owner reports; one complaint can name more than one component.
Top Reported Problems
Owner complaints grouped by NHTSA component (top 8). Linked components open a page comparing models for that problem.
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER37
- ENGINE28
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING26
- POWER TRAIN21
- SERVICE BRAKES16
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS14
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL14
2023 Elantra Recall Records
Campaigns can apply only to specific configurations and production dates. Confirm whether your VIN is affected with NHTSA or the manufacturer.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULE · 24V528000
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Veloster N, 2019-2023 Genesis G70, 2022-2023 Elantra N, and Kona N vehicles. The fuel pump may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Remedy: Dealers will update engine control module software. In addition, dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pump assembly, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 9, 2024. Some interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 3, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 262 and 023G.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · 23V589000
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.
Remedy: 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.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:PUMP · 23V526000
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.
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.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL · 22V632000
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.
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.
2023 Elantra Service Bulletins
A service bulletin is a manufacturer's repair instruction to dealers. It is not a recall and does not by itself establish a defect or a claim.
Manufacturer communications filed with NHTSA for this model year, newest first. A bulletin may apply only to certain configurations. Source data refreshes daily.
| Number | Date | Component | Summary | NHTSA record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26-GI-003H | Oct 27, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 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 d… | 11038798 |
| 26-GI-004H | Oct 15, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | Some Hyundai vehicles may be equipped with a parking distance warning (PDW) sensor(s) that may trigger various DTCs and display warning messages on the instrument cluster, resul… | 11038722 |
| 26-EM-016H TSB | Oct 8, 2026 | ENGINE | Some vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. This bulletin outlines the combustion chamber cleaning procedure… | 11038458 |
| 26-EM-015H TSB | Oct 7, 2026 | ENGINE | Certain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. This bulletin provides the inspection and repair procedures f… | 11038456 |
| 26-AT-004H TSB | Jun 5, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | This bulletin provides information related to a Transmission Control Unit (TCU) software update for some vehicles equipped with an 8-speed wet dual clutch transmission (8WDCT).… | 11033839 |
| 26-GI-002H TSB | May 27, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 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 d… | 11033710 |
| 26-EE-003H TSB | Apr 18, 2026 | ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Some vehicles may exhibit difficulty starting in cold weather. This bulletin provides the procedure to perform an inspection on the starter magnetic switch for potential freezin… | 11031400 |
| DTN DL | Apr 10, 2026 | AIR BAGS | The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Provin… | 11032523 |
| DTN DCS | Apr 10, 2026 | AIR BAGS | The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driver‑side airbag inflators manufactured by J… | 11032522 |
| 26-AD-001H TSB | Feb 25, 2026 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS, LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST, LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Some 2019MY and newer vehicles equipped with a front view camera may illuminate certain warning lights and trigger DTC C272246 fault code for the front camera. In the following… | 11029906 |
| 26-HA-001H TSB | Jan 29, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Some Elantra (CN7/CN7A), Elantra N (CN7 N) and Elantra Hybrid (CN7 HEV) vehicles may experience the following conditions: • Lack of airflow coming from the forward-facing cent… | 11028321 |
| 25-EM-007H TSB | Dec 18, 2025 | ENGINE | Some Elantra (CN7, CN7A), Kona (OS, SX2), and Sonata Hybrid (DN8 HEV) vehicles equipped with 2.0L engines may illuminate a warning lamp for DTC P218100 (Cooling System Performan… | 11027036 |
| 25-BD-012H TSB | Nov 6, 2025 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. Th… | 11025476 |
| 25-BE-020H TSB | Sep 30, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | This bulletin provides information related to the changes introduced in the 2025 1st Navigation Map and Software Update. The changes may vary depending on vehicle type, model, a… | 11023692 |
| 25-01-010H-1 9B4 OL | Aug 21, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Certain Hyundai vehicles may exhibit a warning light with Diagnostic Trouble Code (“DTCâ€) P1BB20 due to a battery over voltage condition. | 11022097 |
| 25-01-010H-1 DN | Jul 16, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Certain Elantra Hybrid (CN7 HEV), Sonata Hybrid (DN8 HEV), and Tucson Hybrid (NX4 HEV) vehicles may exhibit a warning light due to DTC Code P1BB20 (12V Lithium Battery Cell Volt… | 11020799 |
| 25-01-010H-1 TSB | Jul 16, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | This bulletin provides the procedure to update the software for the Battery Management System (BMS) on certain Elantra Hybrid (CN7 HEV), Sonata Hybrid (DN8 HEV), and Tucson Hybr… | 11020798 |
| 25-01-045H TSB | Jul 9, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | A software update is available for multiple vehicles equipped with either Display Audio 2.0V or the AVN 5th Gen Wide system. | 11020693 |
| 25-BE-005H-2 OL | Jun 16, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Certain 2021 – 2025 model year Elantra, 2022 – 2025 model year Elantra N and 2021 – 2025 model year Elantra Hybrid vehicles may experience an inoperable horn. Hyundai is e… | 11019672 |
| 25-FL-003H | May 30, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Certain Elantra (CN7), Elantra N (CN7 N), Elantra (CN7A) vehicles may experience a thudding noise coming from the fuel tank assembly at idle or on an incline when the PCSV (Purg… | 11018892 |
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