2023 Hyundai Elantra engine problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2023 Hyundai Elantra — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“2023 Hyundai Elantra SEL. Car has been slow to start this week. When I depress the brake pedal and push to start, it will start then shut off in the middle of starting then I have to try again or it will sputter then fully start but every safety alert and electrical alarm will go off in my car and…”
filed Aug 21, 2026
“The engine mounts on this vehicle failed. Dealership and many others online have stated that this seems to be a reoccurring issue with the 2021-2023 generation of Hyundai elantras. The vibrations of these failed motor mounts become so severe that they can dislodge the brakes making it very unsafe…”
filed Aug 19, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
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 Performance) related to the Integrated…
25-EM-007H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 18, 2025
Engine problems in other Elantra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Elantra | 3 | 14% |
| 2024 Elantra | 8 | 15% |
| 2022 Elantra | 11 | 11% |
| 2021 Elantra | 13 | 10% |
| 2020 Elantra | 105 | 42% |
| 2019 Elantra | 132 | 53% |
| 2018 Elantra | 140 | 50% |
| 2017 Elantra | 290 | 38% |
| 2016 Elantra | 111 | 38% |
| 2015 Elantra | 91 | 35% |
| 2014 Elantra | 163 | 43% |
| 2013 Elantra | 233 | 18% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2023 Hyundai Elantra
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.