Hyundai Elantra N
The Hyundai Elantra N is a four-door sedan powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine. Production of the Elantra began in 1993, with the N variant representing the brand's performance-oriented offering for the model line. The vehicle has been subject to 2 recalls registered in EU Safety Gate and 33 recalls with the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
| Manufacturer | Hyundai |
|---|---|
| Production | From 1993 |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Displacement | 2,000 cc |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel economy (comb.) | 9.9 l/100 km |
Engine variants
Different engine versions of the Hyundai Elantra N (from registration data). 19 variants.
| Engine | Fuel | Transmission | Top speed | Economy | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 6.7 l/100 km | 2017–2020 |
| 1.6 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 10.7 l/100 km | 1993–1995 |
| 1.6 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 9 l/100 km | 2017–2022 |
| 1.6 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 8.1 l/100 km | 2017–2020 |
| 1.6 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 7.6 l/100 km | 2021–2026 |
| 1.8 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 10.5 l/100 km | 1993–1998 |
| 1.8 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 10.6 l/100 km | 1993–1998 |
| 1.8 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 7.4 l/100 km | 2011–2014 |
| 1.8 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 7.6 l/100 km | 2011–2016 |
| 1.8 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 7.6 l/100 km | 2015–2016 |
| 2.0 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 9.1 l/100 km | 1999–2010 |
| 2.0 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 9.3 l/100 km | 1999–2010 |
| 2.0 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 8.2 l/100 km | 2014–2020 |
| 2.0 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 8.4 l/100 km | 2014 |
| 2.0 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 7.7 l/100 km | 2015–2019 |
| 2.0 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 6.9 l/100 km | 2020 |
| 2.0 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 6.6 l/100 km | 2021–2025 |
| 2.0 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 10.2 l/100 km | 2022–2026 |
| 2.0 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 9.6 l/100 km | 2022–2026 |
Source: EPA (US). Fuel economy converted to l/100 km.
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Common problems & reliability
US owners have filed 37 complaints for the Hyundai Elantra N, most often about electrical system, engine, power train, unknown or other. These are owner-reported issues, useful for spotting recurring weaknesses before you buy.
Based on real owner complaints and inspection data — not an editorial rating. Sources: NHTSA (US, public domain).
Recalls & safety
6 in the US-market NHTSA database, which may not apply to European versions for the Hyundai Elantra N. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.
- AIR BAGS:SENSOR:SIDE IMPACTUS · NHTSAModel year 2025
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.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign 26V254000 · reported 21/04/2026
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULEUS · NHTSAModel year 2023
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.
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.
NHTSA campaign 24V528000 · reported 12/07/2024
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONUS · NHTSAModel year 2022
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.
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.
NHTSA campaign 22V746000 · reported 06/10/2022
- AIR BAGS:FRONTALUS · NHTSAModel year 2022
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.
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.
NHTSA campaign 22V632000 · reported 18/08/2022
- BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERAUS · NHTSAModel year 2022
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."
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.
NHTSA campaign 24V879000 · reported 21/11/2024
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULEUS · NHTSAModel year 2022
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.
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.
NHTSA campaign 24V528000 · reported 12/07/2024
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Hyundai recalls.