2023 Hyundai Elantra vs 2023 Tesla Model 3
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2023 Hyundai Elantra | 2023 Tesla Model 3 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 98 | 424 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 12 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 49 | 76 |
| Investigations | 0 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 72 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 31–50 | 132 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 5,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Elantra | Tesla Model 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 20 | 177 |
| Steering | 3 | 87 |
| Electrical System | 23 | 51 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 68 |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 54 |
| Lane Departure | 9 | 27 |
| Engine | 18 | 8 |
| Structure | 3 | 22 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 12 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 11 |
| Stalling | 0 | 10 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 10 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 5 |
2023 Hyundai Elantra
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.