Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2023 Hyundai Elantra
NHTSA data on file today
The 2023 Hyundai Elantra has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 101 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #23V526000 Electric Oil Pump Assembly May Cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V632000 Improperly Welded Air Bag Cover Emblem May Detach NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 25 complaints
- Unknown or Other 23 complaints
- Engine 20 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 20 complaints
- Lane Departure 9 complaints
- Power Train 9 complaints
Of the 101 complaints on file, 8 report a crash; across all 101 complaints, owners report 6 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2023 Hyundai Elantra shows reliability concerns with major recalls for transmission fluid pumps and airbags. Owner complaints focus on electrical and engine issues, leading to a below-average rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 10,000–30,000 miles | $300–$800 | very common |
| engine | 30,000–60,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| airbags | 0–20,000 miles | $400–$1,000 | occasional |
| transmission | 50,000–80,000 miles | $1,500–$3,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes every 5,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 7,500 miles
- Brake inspection annually
- Transmission fluid change at 60,000 miles
- Coolant replacement at 50,000 miles
- Air filter replacement annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Transmission overheating warnings
- Engine stalling or rough idling
- Unresponsive or malfunctioning electronics
- Airbag warning lights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2023 Hyundai Elantra at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.