2022 HYUNDAI Elantra N

Recalls, Specs & Safety Report

Expert Verdict
⚠️Elevated Concerns

The 2022 Hyundai Elantra N reflects a mixed reliability outlook given its notable recalls involving critical systems like the air bags and fuel pump. Potential buyers should remain vigilant regarding the mileage data, especially as the average failure occurs around 19,625 miles, which is within a range that may lead to significant repair needs.

Key Factor:Multiple significant recalls

πŸ“‹Why This Matters

The recalls affecting the 2022 Elantra N highlight serious concerns with essential safety and performance features. Issues with air bags could compromise passenger safety in an accident, while problems in the fuel system may lead to drive power loss, posing a risk on the road. For potential buyers, these defects are not merely theoretical; they could have real implications for both safety and driving reliability.

Focus Area:Safety Profile
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Expert Analysis

Overall, Hyundai has made strides in improving their vehicle safety profiles over recent years; however, this particular model has drawn attention for multiple recalls related to pivotal components. Thus, it presents a more concerning risk profile compared to industry peers from the same year.

Safety & Reliability Score

62/100

Score Breakdown

Recall Impact-32
Complaint Impact-0.65
Investigation Impact-5

Technical Specifications

Key specifications for the 2022 HYUNDAI Elantra N

Model Year2022
MakeHYUNDAI
ModelElantra N
Fuel TypeGasoline
Body ClassPassenger Vehicle

Safety History Timeline

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Jan22
NEWProduction
Jan22
RECALLRecall Issued
Jan22
RECALLRecall Issued
Jun22
RECALLRecall Issued
Sep22
ISSUEFirst Report
Apr23
INVInvestigation Opened
Dec24
RECALLRecall Issued

Consumer Complaint Analysis

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Most Reported Issue

2 complaints (15% of total)
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Complaint Trend

Stable
No trend data
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Safety Incidents

No critical incidents

Complaint Severity Distribution

Breakdown of 13 consumer complaints by severity level.

🟑Medium
2(15%)
🟒Low
11(85%)
βœ…Good News: No critical or high-severity complaints reported for this vehicle.

Mileage Failure Analysis

βš™οΈEngineering Insight

With peak failure occurring between 20k-40k miles and an average failure mileage of around 19,625 miles, owners should be aware that issues may arise soon after reaching this threshold. This range signifies a critical juncture where components might begin to experience significant wear or failure.

πŸ“Š Mileage data extracted from 4 of 13 complaints (31% coverage)
0-20k
1 reports (25%)
20k-40k
3 reports (75%)
40k-60k
0 reports (0%)
60k-80k
0 reports (0%)
80k-100k
0 reports (0%)
100k+
0 reports (0%)
* Analysis based on mileage data extracted from consumer complaint descriptions. Actual failure rates may vary.

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Primary Risk Areas

AIR BAGSPOWER TRAINFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEBACK OVER PREVENTION

🎯Risk Areas & Recommended Actions

Based on recall data, these components require verification:

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Air Bags

Issue: Improper welding of airbag emblem may cause detachment upon deployment.

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Confirm that airbag system is functioning correctly and free from recall issues.

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Request documentation verifying recall repairs have been completed regarding airbag assembly.

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Fuel Pump

Issue: Potential fuel pump failure leading to loss of drive power.

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Monitor fuel performance closely and address any sudden drops in power immediately.

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'Review service history for any prior fuel system work or recall completion.'

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Power Train

Issue: 'Transmission oil pump malfunction can impair fail-safe drive mode.'

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'Inspect transmission performance regularly for signs of malfunction.'

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'Verify if all transmission-related recalls were serviced as required.'

πŸ’‘Visit NHTSA.gov or contact your HYUNDAI dealer to verify recall completion status.

Official Safety Recalls (4)

Campaign: 22V632000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Summary

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.

Consequence

A detached air bag cover emblem may strike a vehicle occupant, which can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

Campaign: 22V746000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Summary

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.

Consequence

Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

Campaign: 24V528000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULE

Summary

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.

Consequence

A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

Campaign: 24V879000

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Summary

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."

Consequence

A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's visibility and increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

NHTSA Investigations

1 investigation

Official NHTSA safety investigations for 2022 Elantra N.

INV-2022-1000🟒 Closed

NHTSA opened investigation after receiving consumer complaints regarding Elantra N performance issues.

Opened: Affected Units: 15,064

Consumer Complaints

13 total complaints

Consumer-reported issues submitted to NHTSA for 2022 Elantra N.

Common Reported SymptomsAI Analysis

Check Engine Light15%
Warning15%
Crack8%
Acceleration Issues8%
Stall8%
Battery8%
Body/InteriorπŸ”΅ Low
STRUCTURE

In Elantra N, the plastic piece (splash guard) under the engine is prone to coming loose and/or coming off while driving. This has happened to me and many many others. Its poorly manufactured, and fasteners (push pins) are really cheap. Part # should be 29110-IB000 The warranty doesn't cover this. This reddit thread has many people reporting same issue. Still there's no recall or TSB: [XXX] People are saying stuff like: "I was driving and the undercarriage guard just fell off. I ended up having to rip broken pieces off and zip tie the rest because I was in the middle of nowhere." Another person- "2022, during the next service the Hyundai mechanics went β€œHaha yeah, I’ve heard that happens…” and proceeded to do nothing about it." Another person- "Oh boy, this has been a sore spot for me... Mine came damaged when I bought the car, went through hell confirming part numbers, sourcing who had it cheapest (ended up being the dealer because all 3rd party Hyundai part sites want insane shipping for this), finally get it on, just for the same exact experience to happen at 75-80mph... Thought a tire was about to let go as the sound got more violent then CRACK. Realized what it was, then a second chunk broke off, and watched it almost boomerang into the car behind me ‍♂️." For reference [XXX] n This causes part to drag and come off also causing potential harm to other vehicles. Could you make Hyundai recall this or something to come up with a better solution to this part ? INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Engine/PowertrainπŸ”΅ Low
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

I had the recall completed for my Fuel Pump. The fuel pump is still not functioning properly as sometimes it does still struggle to start as sometimes it will turn over and take 5-7 seconds to start the car.

Engine/PowertrainπŸ”΅ Low
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE

The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Elantra N. The contact stated while driving 40–50 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed. The vehicle went into LIMP Mode while driving. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V528000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was towed to the same local dealer, where it was diagnosed that a software update to the fuel pump was needed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The dealer informed the contact that the fuel pump would not be replaced until the fuel pump had failed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer again, where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuel injector had failed. The codes reference the fuel pump, and Oxygen sensor. There were pressure failures, and the engine was running rich. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was contacted, and opened a case, but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.

Engine/PowertrainπŸ”΅ Low
POWER TRAIN

Clutch failure at 28,000 miles. Was getting off from a hike and all of a sudden I couldn’t shift gears after shifting to 4th gear.

ElectricalπŸ”΅ Low
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE

I was driving on the highway, got a flat tire. The second my tire popped. I started getting a few lights on my dashboard abs, forward safety light, limited differential light, blind spot light, rear cross traffic light. Worst of them all is a red steering wheel light which makes the vehicle difficult to steer. This is a new car with under 20k miles and it’s a lease. After the tire was replaced the lights are still on and the car is still non drivable.

Steering/SuspensionπŸ”Ά Medium
STEERING,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

I had 4 warning signs appear while driving in show. Those 4 warnings were Forward Collision Warning, rear cross traffic warning, Cruise control warning, vehicle stability control warning. They were simply not working. After driving for around 5-10 minutes, my steering gradually became very heavy making it difficult to steer. I had to pull over to the side eventually. Controlling the steering wheel put my safety and others at risk. The problem was confirmed by a dealer and they have mentioned it was due to an ABS sensor. No the parts were not inspected by the manufacturer, police, or the insurance companies. Yes the warning lights of 4 error appeared before the steering wheel became heavy.

ElectricalπŸ”΅ Low
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Horn stopped working around 10,500 miles. Common issue, reported in many car forums.

ElectricalπŸ”΅ Low
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

My car horn stopped working and not sure why

Engine/PowertrainπŸ”Ά Medium
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

The car is a ticking time bomb and dangerous to the public. My car has stalled and broke down in the highway several times. Had to wait for 3-6 hours tow trucks in between. The latest one, I reported to the service advisor that my car stalled all of a sudden at a neighborhood. She told me they didn't find any error codes therefore there is nothing wrong with the car. I was also told to keep driving it till it breaks down and only come back to them when that happens. Lo and behold not even 3 days later on Christmas night it broke down on me and had to wait in the middle of the highway in between the highway and on ramp. Had to wait several hours in the cold as the car would not start for a tow truck to come. After dropping off the Vehicle at the same dealership again it will be almost 4 days and they have not touched the car since. They don't know what's wrong with it because it doesn't show an error code on their GDS scanning tool. Now it wont even scan because the car will not start. Therefore they don't know how to fix it. Rather than trying to look for the source of the issue, they only replace the damaged parts caused by the issue. Same exact scenario happened back in September, car broke down on the highway, 6+ hour wait for a tow truck, the service advisor said the Catalytic Converter melted and they just went to replace that and not what led up to that issue. The stalling has happened several times, I would lose all power and just coast to the side of the road with check engine, battery, oil light, everything on, on the dash and if the onboard Bluelink system does not get a code then the service center will not know what to do with the car. They heavily rely on the error code before they can attempt to do anything to the vehicle. My ODB scanner shows me all the DTC codes but the dealership just brushes it off and doesn't listen to the customer. I keep telling them you don't get fouled spark plugs and melted catalytic converter if there's no issues.

ElectricalπŸ”΅ Low
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

My horn has ceased functioning. I have seen in forums this is a very common issue.

Frequently Asked Questions

'What are common problems with the 2022 Hyundai Elantra N?'

'The most reported issues with the Elantra N include concerns related to airbag deployment failures due to improper welds on the emblem, fuel pump failures leading to potential loss of power during operation, as well as transmission-related issues impacting drivability. These factors should be thoroughly investigated by both current owners and prospective buyers.'

'How does the reliability of the 2022 Hyundai Elantra N compare to other compact cars?'

'While many compact cars typically exhibit reliable performance overall, the presence of multiple recalls on the Elantra N raises questions about its dependability relative to peers. It's essential for buyers to weigh this against other vehicles in its class that may have fewer reported defects or recalls.'

🧭What This Means for You

Families with young passengers, pregnant drivers, or those with frequent highway commutes should prioritize this information.

If you're unsure, we recommend starting with a VIN check or consulting a certified mechanic.

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If You Own This Vehicle

  • Verify all 4 recalls have been completed using your VIN at NHTSA.gov or through your HYUNDAI dealer.
  • Unaddressed recalls pose real-world risks. Prioritize scheduling any pending repairs to maintain vehicle integrity.
  • Proactive tip: Enroll in HYUNDAI's owner notification program for real-time safety updates.
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If You're Buying Used

  • Obtain proof of recall completion for all 4 campaigns before purchase.
  • Account for potential service downtime when calculating your initial ownership budget.

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Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Last updated: February 23, 2026.