NHTSA (USA)Medium Risk
At a glance
What can fail
A damaged circuit board in the rearview camera may prevent the camera image from displaying on the screen.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the rearview camera at no cost to you.
This page covers 4 recalls, 14 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2022 Hyundai Elantra N.
23–25 mpg combined
9.4–10.2 L/100km
Midsize Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
For the 2022 Hyundai Elantra N, the dominant complaint pattern centers on the electrical system, specifically the headlights. Owners report the headlight switch malfunctioning in ways that cause the lights to cut out unexpectedly while driving at night, fail to come back on, or stay on and drain the battery. The powertrain draws a smaller share of complaints, with owners describing hard starts where the engine takes several seconds to turn over, episodes where the car enters limp mode with the check engine light on and loses acceleration, and a clutch failure reported at around 28,000 miles. A separate thread running through a handful of reports involves the plastic engine splash guard coming loose or falling off at speed, attributed to cheap push-pin fasteners, owners note this isn't covered under warranty.
14
Total Complaints
By System
The 2022 Hyundai Elantra N has 4 recalls, the most serious involving the transmission's fail-safe mode, which can fail to engage when the oil pump malfunctions and leave the vehicle with a complete loss of drive power.
A separate fuel system recall covers a fuel pump that can fail outright, also cutting drive power while the vehicle is in motion. On the safety equipment side, the driver's airbag cover emblem may not have been welded securely and can break free when the airbag deploys, sending the emblem toward the driver or other occupants. There is also a visibility concern: a damaged circuit board in the rearview camera system can cause the backup image to go blank, reducing what the driver can see when reversing.
At a glance
What can fail
A damaged circuit board in the rearview camera may prevent the camera image from displaying on the screen.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the rearview camera at no cost to you.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel pump may fail, causing loss of engine power while driving.
What the fix does
Dealers will update engine control software and inspect or replace the fuel pump assembly as needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A transmission oil pump malfunction can disable the vehicle's fail-safe limited-mobility drive mode, potentially causing complete loss of drive power.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission if needed, and update the transmission control unit software. Repairs are free.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The emblem on the driver's front air bag cover may not be properly welded, causing it to detach when the air bag deploys.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the air bag at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.