2023 Hyundai Elantra N problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (3) · Suspension (2) · Power Train (2)
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Safety recalls (1)
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump:control/Drive Module 2024-07-11 · campaign 24V528000 · 54,647 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Service bulletins (31)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2026-10-27 · 26-GI-003H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information related to the navigation and head unit software changes introduced in the 2026 2nd navigation map and software update. the changes may vary depending on vehicle type, model, and navigation system. refer to the 2026 2nd navigation map and software update key improv
Back Over Prevention: Warnings 2026-10-15 · 26-GI-004H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some hyundai vehicles may be equipped with a parking distance warning (pdw) sensor(s) that may trigger various dtcs and display warning messages on the instrument cluster, resulting in the pdw sensor(s) failing to detect nearby objects or triggering multiple false alarms. this condition may be a res
Engine 2026-10-08 · 26-EM-016H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. this bulletin outlines the combustion chamber cleaning procedure for vehicles diagnosed with this condition. all internal combustion engines consume some engine oil during normal operatio
Engine 2026-10-07 · 26-EM-015H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. this bulletin provides the inspection and repair procedures for vehicles exhibiting this condition. all internal combustion engines consume engine oil as part of normal engine operatio
Power Train 2026-06-05 · 26-AT-004H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information related to a transmission control unit (tcu) software update for some vehicles equipped with an 8-speed wet dual clutch transmission (8wdct). the software update revises the touch point learning variation, improving drivability and judder symptoms. certain 8wdcts (
Electrical System 2026-05-27 · 26-GI-002H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information related to the navigation and head unit software changes introduced in the 2026 1st navigation map and software update. the changes may vary depending on vehicle type, model, and navigation system. refer to the 2026 1st navigation map and software update key improv
Showing the 6 most recent of 31 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-08-05 · Unknown Or Other“throw out bearing leak, resulting in excessive loss of brake fluid and potential for reduced braking ability. low brake fluid warning light illuminated and was reported to suburban hyundai of troy around 6,000 miles and again around 10,000 miles. dealer confirmed leak was occurring at throw out bearing, and impacted clutch friction material as well…”
2025-09-18 · Service Brakes“the subframe is pressed against the hard brake line. hyundai is denying warranty claim saying this couldn’t have happened from factory, yet the subframe hasn’t ever been removed and there no evidence of it. …”
2025-07-14 · Unknown Or Other · 💥 crash“i had turned onto my road when i had to stop just before pulling into my driveway to park when my neighbor began backing up. i saw he was getting close to my vehicle so i began to hit the horn only to find out that it’s inoperable. unfortunately, since my horn wasn’t working, my car ended up getting hit. earlier this past week, i had just received …”
2025-02-12 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 1,520 mi“the contact owns a 2023 hyundai elantra n. the contact stated that there was an oil leak underneath the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer a total of 4 times. the dealer completed an oil consumption test and found that the engine was consuming one quart of engine oil every 100 miles driven. the vehicle had failed the oil consumption test …”
2025-01-17 · Engine“code p1326 coming on after car wash. this a known issue across the cars community. remedy needs to be taken, goes into limp mode on interstate speeds which is very dangerous. …”
2024-10-18 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 💥 crash“hyundai dealership “fixed” the recall on my car a few weeks ago. this morning my car stalled out on the highway twice due to fuel pump issues, one of those resulting in my car hitting a guardrail. every warning light went on in the car and a service message to make an appointment at the dealership popped up. i do not believe this vehicle is safe to…”
2024-10-01 · Suspension · 💥 crash“ i find myself in this situation due to a defect in my 2023 hyundai, which is under full factory warranty. i have had all my required services completed by hyundai on time, and as the consumer had no idea anything was wrong with my vehicle. on 31 august 2024, just 25 days after being service by hyundai yuma on 6 august 2024, this defect caused a ca…”
2024-07-29 · Power Train“when vehicle gets wet, knock sensor trips and puts the vehicle in limp mode. making it very dangerous to drive since everything is underpowered and makes it hard to get up to speed, shift, etc.…”
2024-07-15 · Fuel System, Gasoline“the contact owns a 2023 hyundai elantra n. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: (awaiting); manufacturer recall number: 262 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the local dealer was contacted. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time …”
2024-03-28 · Power Train“this is a known issue within these new hyundai n cars and hyundai is completely clueless. it’s a “p1326 code” that pops up after a carwash. whenever the knock sensor gets wet it automatically puts the car into limp mode at highway speeds and it’s very hazardous. there has to be some type of cover that hyundai has to put over the knock sensor or thi…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.