The 2022 Hyundai Elantra N has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 337,160 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
BACK OVER PREVENTION24V8790002024-11-21226,118 affected
Defect
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…
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.
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…
POWER TRAIN22V7460002022-10-0656,148 affected
Defect
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…
AIR BAGS22V6320002022-08-18247 affected
Defect
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.
Complaints by component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
6
ENGINE
3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
2
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2
POWER TRAIN
2
SEAT BELTS
2
STEERING
2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
1
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
1
Total complaints27
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Fuel injector randomly went out, I dont have the hpfp recall done on my car. Caused a massive amount of power loss while I was going down the road. Now hyundai wants to pretend like the hpfp had nothing to do with this. I keep being told its an emission part and isnt covered under powertrain…”
“Faulty light switch that causes headlights to go on and off at night. Sometimes headlights will shut off completely and not come back on or vise versa staying on and draining the battery. Faulty switch cause complete loss of headlight control. Numerous others have reported the same issue online…”
“Faulty light switch that causes headlights to go on and off at night. Sometimes headlights will shut off completely and not come back on or vise versa staying on and draining the battery. Faulty switch cause complete loss of headlight control. Numerous others have reported the same issue online…”
“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.”
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
“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.…”
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FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2022 Hyundai Elantra N as of
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