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2023 Hyundai Elantra problems: engine and transmission complaints and recalls
No elevated drivetrain complaint concentration in the available NHTSA records for the 2023 Hyundai Elantra. Engine, transmission and fuel system account for 30% of relevant complaints.
Better than 70% of the 1,790 model years we track (2010–2023).
Excludes 15 airbag, lighting and seat-belt recall complaints that would otherwise mask the signal (unadjusted: 28%).
Does the 2023 Hyundai Elantra have engine or transmission problems?
Not as a pattern, going by owner complaints. 46 of 152 relevant complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2023 Hyundai Elantra concern the engine, transmission or fuel system (30%). For comparison, the 2022 scores 30%. This describes the model year, not any one car: a well-maintained or already-repaired example can be fine, and a clean model year can still have a bad car in it.
Complaints by component
The years either side
Manufacturers fix things mid-generation. A bad year next to a clean one is common; the fix usually arrived in between.
The rest of the picture on the 2023 Hyundai Elantra
- Every owner quote, with the ones about your car's own engine first.
- What to ask the seller and what to check on the test drive, for this car.
- Two cars side by side, if you are deciding between them.
What one owner reported
One of 46 drivetrain complaints. The full report shows them, with quotes about the engine in the car you are looking at first.
Are there engine or transmission recalls on the 2023 Hyundai Elantra?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns on the 2023 Hyundai Elantra involving the engine, transmission or fuel system, out of 4 in total. A recall is the manufacturer admitting a defect and paying to fix it; whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN, which the full report checks. The owner complaints above are a separate record and often point at problems that never became a recall.
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.
Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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…
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.
Fix: 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…
2 other recalls on this model year (airbags, lighting, brakes and the rest)
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns filed against this year, make and model. Checked October 17, 2026.
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Does the 2023 Hyundai Elantra have engine or transmission problems?
Not as a pattern, going by owner complaints. 46 of 152 relevant complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2023 Hyundai Elantra concern the engine, transmission or fuel system (30%). It describes the model year, not any one car, so an inspection still matters.
Are there engine or transmission recalls on the 2023 Hyundai Elantra?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns on the 2023 Hyundai Elantra involving the engine, transmission or fuel system, out of 4 in total: 24V528000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump: control/drive module), 23V526000 (power train: automatic transmission: fluid/lubricant: pump). Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
Which Hyundai Elantra years are better?
Among the Hyundai Elantra years we track, the 2010 (15%), the 2021 (20%) and the 2013 (26%) have a lower engine and transmission complaint share than the 2023 (30%). Manufacturers fix things mid-generation, so the year before or after can be a different car.
Should I buy a 2023 Hyundai Elantra?
That depends on the car in front of you, not just the model year. The 2023 Hyundai Elantra shows no elevated engine or transmission pattern in owner complaints, which is a good starting point. It is still one car with its own history, so get an independent pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you commit.
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