Hyundai Elantra N Recalls

NHTSA has issued 5 safety recalls for the Hyundai Elantra N, covering model years 2022 through 2025. Airbag faults account for 2 of them, more than any other part of the vehicle. The 2022 model year has the most, with 4 separate campaigns against it. The largest single recall covered 226,118 vehicles. The most recent was reported to NHTSA on April 20, 2026.

Total recalls: 5
Model years affected: 3
Most recalled part: Airbag
Latest recall: 2026

Hyundai Elantra N recalls by model year

How many campaigns were issued against each model year. One recall often covers several years at once, so these add up to more than the 5 total.

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All Hyundai Elantra N recalls

Each entry is an official NHTSA campaign, shown with the defect, consequence, and remedy exactly as the manufacturer reported them, newest first.

26V254000AirbagReported April 20, 2026

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:SIDE IMPACT

Model years affected: 2025

The problem

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.

What can happen

Air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.

The fix

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.

Vehicles affected: 2,931
Maker's recall no.: 299
Owners notified: June 11, 2026

Read campaign 26V254000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

24V879000Backup cameraReported November 21, 2024

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Model years affected: 2022

The problem

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."

What can happen

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

The fix

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.

Vehicles affected: 226,118
Maker's recall no.: 271
Owners notified: January 14, 2025
Safety standard: FMVSS 111

Read campaign 24V879000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

24V528000Fuel systemReported July 11, 2024

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

Model years affected: 2022–2023

The problem

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.

What can happen

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

The fix

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.

Vehicles affected: 54,647
Maker's recall no.: 262-023G
Owners notified: September 9, 2024

Read campaign 24V528000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

22V746000Power trainReported October 6, 2022

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Model years affected: 2022

The problem

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.

What can happen

Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

The fix

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.

Vehicles affected: 56,148
Maker's recall no.: 236
Owners notified: January 10, 2023

Read campaign 22V746000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

22V632000AirbagReported August 18, 2022

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Model years affected: 2022

The problem

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.

What can happen

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

The fix

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.

Vehicles affected: 247
Maker's recall no.: 234
Owners notified: October 14, 2022

Read campaign 22V632000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

What to do if your Hyundai Elantra N is on this list

A recall listed here applies to a range of vehicles, not to every car of that model year. Manufacturers narrow it down by build date and VIN, so the only way to know whether yours is included is to check the VIN. You can do that free on NHTSA's recall lookup, or by calling any franchised dealer for that brand with your VIN in hand.

Recall repairs are free. Under federal law the manufacturer has to fix a safety defect at no charge, and there is no mileage limit and no expiry on that obligation for vehicles under 15 years old. A dealer cannot charge you for the parts, the labour, or the diagnosis on a recall repair, and you do not need to have bought the car there. If a dealer asks you to pay, that is worth escalating to the manufacturer's customer line, which is listed in the remedy text of each recall above.

Recalls do not block a title transfer or registration in any state. You can legally buy, sell, or register a car with an open recall, and sellers are generally not required to fix one first. That said, an open recall is worth raising before money changes hands, especially one with a do-not-drive advisory. If you are buying, run the VIN before you hand over the payment; if you are selling, telling the buyer about an open recall costs you nothing and avoids a dispute later.

Hyundai Elantra N recall questions

How many recalls does the Hyundai Elantra N have?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the Hyundai Elantra N across model years 2022 to 2025. That count covers recalls filed from 2010 onward. Not every campaign applies to every car of that model year, because manufacturers limit recalls by build date and VIN.

Which Hyundai Elantra N model year has the most recalls?

The 2022 Hyundai Elantra N carries the most, with 4 recall campaigns. A high count does not automatically mean a worse car: a single supplier fault can trigger a recall across an entire production run, and manufacturers that report problems quickly tend to show more campaigns.

Are Hyundai Elantra N recall repairs free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to repair a safety recall at no cost, including parts and labour, on vehicles under 15 years old. There is no mileage limit, and you do not have to be the original owner or have bought the car from that dealer.

Can I sell or register a Hyundai Elantra N with an open recall?

Yes. An open recall does not stop a title transfer or registration in any state, and private sellers are generally not required to repair one first. Dealers face stricter rules on some safety recalls. If you are buying, check the VIN before you pay; the repair is free, but you want to know what you are taking on.

Other Hyundai recalls

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Where this data comes from

Every recall on this page is published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the federal agency that oversees vehicle safety recalls in the United States. We pull the full recall file from NHTSA and reproduce the campaign number, defect description, consequence, and remedy exactly as the manufacturer reported them. NHTSA data is in the public domain.

Source:: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
NHTSA data as of:: July 18, 2026
Coverage:: Recalls from 2010 onward

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Last reviewed: 2026-07-18 · Reviewed by the Car Paperwork editorial team · Independent resource · Not legal advice

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