NHTSA vehicle safety data

2023 Hyundai Elantra

The 2023 Hyundai Elantra has 2 NHTSA recalls and 90 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Hyundai dealer.

Complete safety data for the 2023 Hyundai Elantra, including NCAP crash-test ratings. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:PUMP

NHTSA #23V526000

Reported July 27, 2023 · Hyundai Motor America

Park outside only — fire risk while parked indoors or near structures.

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.

Free manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

NHTSA #22V632000

Reported August 18, 2022 · Hyundai Motor America

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

A detached air bag cover emblem may strike a vehicle occupant, which can increase the risk of injury.

Free manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

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