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Hyundai Elantra N VIN Check

NHTSA holds 39 owner complaints on the Hyundai Elantra N from 25 production runs; the worst run has 4, the typical one 1.6.

NHTSA complaint records · 39 complaints · 25 runs · 2022–2025 · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported Elantra N run is KMHLW4AK2PU (2023 builds) with 4 complaints, 2.5× the typical run. Electrical system problems make up 20% of reports; NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for Elantra N model years 2022–2025.

Which build runs owners report most

A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Hyundai Elantra N has 25 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 38% of every Elantra N complaint on file.

FIG.01·Hyundai Elantra N — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
KMHLW4AK2PU••••••202341—
KMHLW4AK8NU••••••20223——
KMHLW4AK6NU••••••20223——
KMHLW4AK7NU••••••20223——
KMHLW4DK0SU••••••20252——
KMHLW4AK9NU••••••20222——
KMHLW4DK6SU••••••20252——
KMHLW4AK0PU••••••20232——
KMHLW4AKXPU••••••20232——
KMHLW4AK1NU••••••20221——
KMHLW4AK4NU••••••20221——
KMHLW4AK5NU••••••20221——
ROWS 12·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

Each of the other 13 Elantra N runs has 1 complaint or fewer. ForCar has checked 16 Elantra N VINs so far, most often 2022, 2026, 2025 builds; 2 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.

Which model years to check twice

Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list.

FIG.02·Hyundai Elantra N — complaint rate by model year
YearPer runComplaintsRunsCrashes
20251.475—
20231.61493
20221.71710—
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Heaviest year here is 2022 at 1.7 complaints per run; lightest is 2025 at 1.4. The 2025 line is still collecting reports, so it reads low.

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 20% of everything Hyundai Elantra N owners report: Electrical System, 9 of 39 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·Hyundai Elantra N — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Electrical System9——
Engine8——
Power Train7——
Unknown Or Other71—
Steering41—
Lane Departure4——
Fuel/propulsion System31—
Seat Belts2——
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Recalls to check against your VIN

NHTSA has 5 recall campaigns on the Hyundai Elantra N; the 5 below cover build years 2022 to 2025. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.

FIG.04·Hyundai Elantra N — recall campaigns
CampaignComponentModel years
24V528000Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump:control/drive Module2022–2023
26V254000Air Bags:sensor:side Impact2025
22V632000Air Bags:frontal2022
22V746000Power Train:automatic Transmission2022
24V879000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera2022
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA recall campaigns

24V528000 was opened in 2024 on cars built from 2022: 2 years on the road before the recall.

The Elantra N against its rivals

The Elantra N draws 1.6 complaints per production run; the Tesla Model 3 18.3, the Infiniti Q50 2.6 and the Cadillac CT5 1.2.

FIG.05·Hyundai Elantra N VIN check vs rivals
ModelComplaintsRunsPer runInvolved a crash
Hyundai Elantra N39251.67.7%
Tesla Model 34,17322818.39.8%
Infiniti Q504661802.67.5%
Cadillac CT5112931.211.6%
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

How serious were they

Of the 39 reports on the Hyundai Elantra N, 7.7% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.

FIG.06·Hyundai Elantra N — complaint severity
OutcomeHyundai Elantra NAll vehicles
Complaints filed391,116,631
Involved a crash3 (7.7%)64,221 (5.8%)
Involved a fire0 (0%)26,977 (2.4%)
Injuries reported058,047
Deaths reported02,728
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Crash-related reports run 33% above the all-vehicle rate.

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How this check works

The file behind this page holds 1,116,631 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 299,142 production runs. The Hyundai Elantra N share of that is 39 complaints over 25 runs, 0% of everything on record.

Everything on the Hyundai Elantra N
Recalls8 campaignsFuel economy34 mpg bestReliability4.0/5Common problems39 complaintsDimensionsSize, weight, generationsCargo space14 cu ftUsed prices56 listingsInsurance costEstimated per yearWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car2022–2026

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a Hyundai Elantra N VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 39 NHTSA complaints from 25 Elantra N runs and 5 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which Elantra N production run has the most complaints?

KMHLW4AK2PU, a 2023 build, with 4 complaints, 1 of them after a crash. The typical Elantra N run has 1.6.

Which Elantra N years have the most complaints?

Per production run, 2022 is heaviest at 1.7 complaints per run and 2025 lightest at 1.4.

Does the Elantra N get more complaints than the Tesla Model 3?

No: 1.6 complaints per production run for the Elantra N against 18.3 for the Tesla Model 3.

How many Elantra N complaints involve a crash?

7.7% of 39 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.

Complaint and recall records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Per-run rates computed by ForCar. Federal data covers safety only — title, odometer and insurance history are not included. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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