2025 Hyundai Elantra N problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (1) · Lane Departure: Warning (1) · Lane Departure: Assist (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
Air Bags:sensor:side Impact 2026-04-20 · campaign 26V254000 · 2,931 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: Air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.
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.
Service bulletins (21)
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
Visibility/Wiper 2026-06-09 · 26-BD-004H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some elantra (cn7), elantra hybrid (cn7 hev), and elantra n (cn7 n) vehicles may exhibit loose windshield side garnishes. this bulletin provides instructions to replace the windshield side garnishes with improved parts to correct the condition.
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 (
Showing the 6 most recent of 21 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-02-28 · Steering“to the national highway traffic safety administration i am submitting this formal safety complaint regarding a persistent and dangerous pattern of mechanical and electronic failures in my 2025 hyundai elantra n. these issues have rendered the vehicle unsafe for regular operation on public highways. the safety concerns began at 2810 miles when the v…”
2026-02-18 · Unknown Or Other“on january 10, 2026, i purchased a brand new 2025 hyundai elantra n with manual transmission. at approximately 517 miles, the vehicle experienced complete clutch and transmission failure and was towed to the selling dealership. the dealership diagnosed the failure and presented a repair estimate of $6,222.96, classifying it as "customer pay/user er…”
2026-01-20 · Engine“after my recent software update elantra n i have had issues with my n buttons on my stearing wheel will random default to factory setting and i have to go back into the settings to reset how i have it set. i also have been having my exhaust valve randomly open and stick open it doesn’t respond to drive modes and stays wide open i look in exhaust an…”
2025-12-30 · Lane Departure: Warning“the "consider taking a break" alert is way too sensitive and there is no way to turn it off. it's distracting while driving with lights and chimes for no apparent reason. if there were a way to shut it off there would be no issue. …”
2025-10-15 · Unknown Or Other“i was driving down i-45 mid day on october 14th, 2025 going about 65-70mph and out of no where i hear a loud gunshot like noise and about a minute or two later i heard my sunroof crack and glass fall in. i believe it is from nickel sulfide inclusions…”
2025-10-05 · Lane Departure: Assist““consider taking a break” pops up constantly, especially if you’re driving through construction and just in general. it’s distracting to have to ding at me every 5-10 minutes. it will turn down my audiobook on carplay and make me miss information ad well as impacting my gps giving direction. it’s pointless, frustrating, and i can’t turn it off. it …”
2025-05-07 · Unknown Or Other“i bought a brand new 2025 elantra n at a dealership in il. it had 25 miles on the dash and still had the plastic on it. we tried to drive it home and there was no a/c. the local dealership in ms inspected it and it needs a brand new evaporator core. they said it came from the factory needing this repair. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.