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2023 Hyundai Elantra N reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2023 Hyundai Elantra N holds 14 complaints after 4 years, a rate of 4 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 3 Elantra N years on this site. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Control module.

2022 Hyundai Elantra N
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Complaints

14

Per year

4

Recalls

1

Years on the road

4

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (4 of 14), then Powertrain (3) and Electrical system (2). The most filings arrived in 2024 (6 of 14). Those filings include 3 that report a crash.

Next to 2022 and 2024

The 2022 Elantra N has 17 complaints, 4 per year, and the 2024 has 1 complaint, 0 per year. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2022. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2024.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2023 Hyundai Elantra N. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (1)

Recall gasoline fuel system, delivery, fuel pump, control module 2024-07-12 · NHTSA campaign 24V528000
Summary 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.

Complaints by component (14 total)

Engine
4
Powertrain
3
Electrical system
2
Service brakes
2
Suspension
2
Engine and engine cooling
1
Forward collision avoidance
1
Fuel and propulsion system
1
Fuel system, gasoline
1
Speed control
1
Steering
1
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Crash-flagged

3

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

0

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "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…"
    Unknown or other, Service brakes · filed 2026-08-05
  • "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."
    Service brakes · filed 2025-09-18
  • "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…"
    Unknown or other · filed 2025-07-14
  • "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…"
    Engine and engine cooling · filed 2025-02-12
  • "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."
    Engine · filed 2025-01-17

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2023 Hyundai Elantra N 4 DR FWD Not rated Not rated Not rated 5 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Specs and fitment

1st generation (N), 2022–present
Body styles Sedan
Oil 0W-30 , 5.5 qt capacity
Tire size 235/40R18, 245/35R19

Known issues for this generation

Recall 22V-746 covers certain 2022 Elantra N vehicles (among Veloster N, Santa Cruz, and other N/turbo models): the transmission fail-safe limited-mobility mode may not engage correctly. Dealers inspect and replace the transmission as necessary and update TCU software.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2023 Hyundai Elantra N reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2023 Hyundai Elantra N holds 14 complaints after 4 years, a rate of 4 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 3 Elantra N years on this site. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Control module.

What are common problems with a 2023 Hyundai Elantra N?

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (4 of 14), then Powertrain (3) and Electrical system (2). The most filings arrived in 2024 (6 of 14). Those filings include 3 that report a crash.

Is the 2023 Hyundai Elantra N more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2022 Elantra N has 17 complaints, 4 per year, and the 2024 has 1 complaint, 0 per year. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2022. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2024.

Has the 2023 Hyundai Elantra N been recalled?

The 2023 Hyundai Elantra N has 1 recall on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2023 Hyundai Elantra N?

Owners have filed 14 complaints about the 2023 Hyundai Elantra N with NHTSA.

What engine oil does a US Hyundai Elantra N use?

0W-30 With filter, about 5.5 qt is commonly listed for this generation—confirm in the owner manual.

What tire sizes fit a US Hyundai Elantra N?

Published US specs commonly list front 235/40R18, 245/35R19 and rear 235/40R18, 245/35R19; confirm on the door jamb placard for your trim.

What NHTSA recalls affect the US Hyundai Elantra N?

Recall 22V-746 covers certain 2022 Elantra N vehicles (among Veloster N, Santa Cruz, and other N/turbo models): the transmission fail-safe limited-mobility mode may not engage correctly. Dealers inspect and replace the transmission as necessary and update TCU software.