repaired · 2026 Q3
Sensing system: camera
Risk. A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's visibility and increases the risk of a crash.
2022 Hyundai Elantra NProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 17 owner complaints about the 2022 Hyundai Elantra N, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-879 the manufacturer reports only 65% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 11, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 Hyundai Elantra N has problems
17 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
6Electrical system
4Power train
3Engine
2Seat belts
2Steering
2Fuel/propulsion system
1Vehicle speed control
1Exterior lighting
1Forward collision avoidance
33 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 6 | 0 |
| Power train | 4 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2022 Hyundai Elantra N recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q2
Fuel pump: control/drive module
Risk. A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2024 Q4
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q2
Air bags: frontal
Risk. A detached air bag cover emblem may strike a vehicle occupant, which can increase the risk of injury.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Hyundai.
Best & worst years
2022 vs. every other Elantra N year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Elantra N median. How we score
'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2022 Hyundai Elantra N safety ratings
2022 Hyundai Elantra N 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 5 stars (10.1% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Elantra N owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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 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…
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…
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