The Hyundai Elantra N spans 2022–2026 with 7 recorded NHTSA recalls and a 4.0/5 ForCar reliability score. The years to approach with caution are 2022, 2023, 2025 (most owner complaints); the cleanest are 2026, 2024, 2025. It delivers up to 34 mpg combined and NHTSA-rated safety.
How we score: NHTSA crash-test safety (40%), recall frequency across all years (25%) and the share of owner complaints involving a crash, fire or injury (35%). Based on NHTSA & EPA data — not user reviews.
Overview
The Hyundai Elantra N is one of the most popular vehicles in its class, produced from 2022 to 2026 across multiple generations.
How to read a Hyundai Elantra N VIN — every digit explained
Every Hyundai Elantra N carries a unique 17-character VIN stamped at the factory. Each position is a code — together they spell out where, when and how your car was built. Here's exactly what every digit means.
- WMI (1–3) — country & manufacturer. Tells you it's a Hyundai and the country it was built in (real Hyundai codes below).
- VDS (4–8) — model, body style, engine, trim & restraints. The 8th digit is the engine code.
- Check digit (9) — a math check that proves the VIN is genuine.
- Model year (10) — the year it was built (e.g. R = 2024, S = 2025).
- Plant (11) — which factory assembled this Elantra N.
- Serial (12–17) — the unique sequential production number.
- South KoreaKM8 · KMF · KMH · KMT · KMU · KPH
- USA5NM · 5NP · 5NT · U5Y
- SingaporePFD
Digits 4–17 — the engine code (8th), model-year letter (10th) and plant — follow the universal SAE standard, identical on every car. For the full year-code table (2001–2026), country codes and where the VIN is stamped on your Elantra N, see the complete guide to reading a VIN.
How many recalls does the Hyundai Elantra N have?
The Hyundai Elantra N has 7 recorded NHTSA recalls across 2022–2026. Pick a year below to see its recalls — then verify open recalls against your specific VIN.
2025 Hyundai Elantra N recalls 1
Air Bags:sensor:side Impact
What's wrong. Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Elantra N, 2026 Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), and Elantra vehicles. The B-pillar impact sensors may have been misassembled, which can delay air bag deployment.
Risk. Air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix. Dealers will inspect and replace the impact sensor(s), as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 11, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 299. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 22, 2026.
2023 Hyundai Elantra N recalls 1
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump:control/drive Module
What's wrong. 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 mailed beginning September 9, 2024. Some interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 3, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 262 and 023G.
2022 Hyundai Elantra N recalls 4
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
What's wrong. Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe, Santa Fe HEV, Elantra, Elantra HEV and 2022 Elantra N and Santa Fe PHEV vehicles. Due to a damaged printed circuit board, the rearview camera image may fail to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk. A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's visibility and increases the risk of a crash.
Fix. Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 271.
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump:control/drive Module
What's wrong. 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 mailed beginning September 9, 2024. Some interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 3, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 262 and 023G.
Power Train:automatic Transmission
What's wrong. Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe, Sonata, Veloster N, 2022 Santa Cruz, Elantra N, and Kona N vehicles. The vehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction, which can result in a complete loss of drive power.
Risk. Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Fix. Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary. Dealers will also update the transmission control unit software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 236.
Air Bags:frontal
What's wrong. 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.
Risk. A detached air bag cover emblem may strike a vehicle occupant, which can increase the risk of injury.
Fix. 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.
Best and worst years for the Hyundai Elantra N
Based on NHTSA owner-complaint volume across 5 tracked years, the worst years are 2022, 2023, 2025 and the best (fewest complaints) are 2026, 2024, 2025.
ForCar aggregate — our own analysis of complaint volume, not published by NHTSA.
| Year | Owner complaints | Top issue | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Elantra N | Electrical System | Avoid | |
| 2023 Elantra N | Engine | Avoid | |
| 2024 Elantra N | — | Best | |
| 2025 Elantra N | Lane Departure | Avoid | |
| 2026 Elantra N | — | Best |
What are the most common Hyundai Elantra N problems?
The most-reported Hyundai Elantra N problems are Engine (8 reports), Gasoline (2 reports) and Steering (4 reports) — out of 36 owner complaints NHTSA holds for the model. Here's how they break down:
Most-reported components — tap a category to read what owners actually experienced:
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, all model years. Bar = share of total complaints. Full reports searchable on NHTSA.gov.
Hyundai Elantra N specifications & dimensions
The 2026 Hyundai Elantra N. Full dimensions below — engine, horsepower and trim decode from your VIN. For the original factory build — MSRP, trim and standard equipment — rebuild the Hyundai Elantra N window sticker.
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Source: NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada vehicle specifications. Metric values converted to imperial; generation ranges approximate.
Hyundai Elantra N cargo space, seating & interior room
How much the Elantra N holds — passengers and cargo. EPA measures its interior at 99 cu ft of passenger volume and 14 cu ft of cargo. Seating capacity and legroom vary by trim.
Exact seating capacity, third-row availability, legroom and headroom decode from your VIN or vary by trim — the original factory equipment & options list shows what each trim included.
Passenger & cargo volume from EPA fueleconomy.gov (largest configuration). Seats, legroom and headroom from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
Hyundai Elantra N tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What MPG does the Hyundai Elantra N get?
The Hyundai Elantra N returns up to 34 combined MPG (EPA), which works out to roughly $1,850/yr in fuel. Pick an engine to see MPG, annual running cost and CO₂ by year:
The 2026 Hyundai Elantra N (2L 4-cyl) gets 34 mpg combined and costs about $1,850/yr to fuel, emitting 263 g/mi CO₂ (GHG 6/10) — that's about $1,750 saved over 5 years versus the average new vehicle.
| Year | City | Hwy | Comb | Fuel/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Smog | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Elantra N | 30 | 40 | $1,850 | 263 | — | 2L 4-cyl | |
| 2025 Elantra N | 21 | 29 | $3,200 | 366 | 2/10 | 2L 4-cyl | |
| 2024 Elantra N | 21 | 29 | $3,200 | 366 | 3/10 | 2L 4-cyl | |
| 2023 Elantra N | 22 | 31 | $3,100 | 358 | 3/10 | 2L 4-cyl | |
| 2022 Elantra N | 22 | 31 | $3,100 | 358 | 3/10 | 2L 4-cyl |
Source: EPA fuel-economy database (ForCar-hosted, 1986–2027) — best combined rating per engine & year, with EPA annual fuel cost and tailpipe CO₂. Trim & drivetrain vary slightly; decode your VIN for the exact figure.
See how the Elantra N stacks up against the most fuel-efficient sedans, or calculate this Elantra N's real yearly fuel cost.
What engines does the Hyundai Elantra N have? Power & range
The Hyundai Elantra N is offered with 1 powertrain — 2L 4-cyl. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-cyl | 2.0L · 4-cyl | CVT | FWD | Regular |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
How much does a Hyundai Elantra N cost to own?
A Hyundai Elantra N depreciates at about an average rate. A typical example keeps roughly 46% of its value after five years — losing about 54% to depreciation. Fuel, maintenance and insurance add to the total cost to own.
| Age | Value retained | Est. resale value | Lost to depreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 80% | $24,000 | −$6,000 |
| Year 2 | 70% | $21,000 | −$9,000 |
| Year 3 | 61% | $18,300 | −$11,700 |
| Year 4 | 53% | $15,900 | −$14,100 |
| Year 5 | 46% | $13,800 | −$16,200 |
What goes into the five-year cost to own:
- Depreciation — the biggest cost: this Elantra N loses about 54% of its value over five years. See the full depreciation curve by age.
- Fuel — ≈ $9,250 over five years at roughly 15,000 miles a year.
- Maintenance & repairs — routine service, tires and wear items as the Elantra N ages.
- Insurance — varies by driver, state and trim; get a quote for your exact figure.
Resale & depreciation are ForCar estimates from typical segment value-retention curves — not a live market quote. Fuel from EPA fueleconomy.gov at ~15k mi/yr.
How much is a Hyundai Elantra N to insure?
A Hyundai Elantra N costs about $2,104 a year to insure for a typical driver on full coverage — roughly 46% above the average car. That's from its real HLDI insurance-loss index (146, where 100 = average car); your own rate moves with state, age, record and coverage.
Estimate = US-average premium × the Elantra N's HLDI loss index. See Hyundai insurance cost by model, cost by state, or compare any car.
Is the Hyundai Elantra N safe?
NHTSA crash-test ratings aren't published for the Elantra N yet — see the top-rated safest cars instead.
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How many miles does a Hyundai Elantra N last?
A well-maintained Hyundai Elantra N typically lasts 250,000–300,000+ miles. It's exceptionally durable — with routine maintenance many owners report 250k+ on the original powertrain. Its ForCar Reliability Score is 4.0/5.
Check your Hyundai Elantra N’s VIN — history, recalls & specs
Title records, open recalls, build details and paint code — straight from the VIN. Free.
Check this Elantra N’s VIN free →All Hyundai Elantra N model years
A year-by-year snapshot of the Hyundai Elantra N — recalls, best EPA fuel economy and NHTSA safety. Tap a year for full details.
| Year | Recalls | Best MPG | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Elantra N | 0 | — | |
| 2025 Elantra N | 1 recall | — | |
| 2024 Elantra N | 1 recall | — | |
| 2023 Elantra N | 1 recall | — | |
| 2022 Elantra N | 4 recalls | — |
Recalls = NHTSA campaigns that year · MPG = best EPA combined · Safety = NHTSA overall stars (tested years).
Frequently asked questions
What are the worst years for the Elantra N?
By owner-complaint volume, 2022, 2023, 2025 drew the most reports. 2026, 2024, 2025 have the cleanest records.
How many recalls does the Elantra N have?
7 recorded NHTSA recalls across 2022–2026. Always check open recalls by your VIN.
What MPG does the Elantra N get?
Up to 34 combined MPG (EPA), depending on engine — from the base 4-cylinder to the hybrid.
How many miles does a Elantra N last?
A well-maintained Elantra N typically reaches 200,000–300,000 miles with regular maintenance.
Is the Elantra N reliable?
Our ForCar Reliability Score for the Elantra N is 4.0/5, based on NHTSA safety, recall history and complaint severity.
What's the Hyundai Elantra N warranty?
New Hyundai models carry a 5 years / 60,000 miles basic (bumper-to-bumper) warranty and a 10 years / 100,000 miles powertrain warranty. Coverage can vary by model year and market — confirm with a Hyundai dealer.
Where is the Hyundai Elantra N made?
The assembly plant is encoded in the VIN — the 11th character. Decode your Elantra N's VIN above to see exactly where it was built; Hyundai may build it at more than one plant depending on the year.
How much ground clearance does the Elantra N have?
Ground clearance varies by trim and drivetrain — AWD/4WD versions often sit higher. Decode your VIN or check the specific trim for the exact figure.