NHTSA vehicle safety data
2026 Hyundai Elantra N Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2026 Hyundai Elantra N has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Hyundai dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2026 Hyundai Elantra N, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2026 Hyundai Elantra N owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2026 Hyundai Elantra N, describing incidents dated September 5, 2026.
Most-cited components
- Engine 1 complaint
- Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
The complaint on file reports a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #11762360 · Filed
I bought the car about 2 days ago and while driving the car caught fire and I had to call my local fire department. I never hit anyone or did anything it just caught fire randomly.
Wheel May Detach
NHTSA #26V693000 · Wheels — Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs · NHTSA notice
Reported October 20, 2026 · Hyundai Motor America
Potentially affected: 17 vehicles
Completion not yet reported (dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Hyundai campaign 310 · Vehicles built August 13, 2026 – August 13, 2026 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Venue, Elantra N, Elantra Hybrid, and Elantra vehicles. The wheel lug nuts may loosen and allow the wheel to detach.
Safety consequence
Wheel detachment can cause a loss of vehicle control or create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect and tighten the wheel assembly lug nuts, and replace the hub bearing assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 19, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 310. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 23, 2026.
Other Hyundai Elantra N model years
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