Hyundai Elantra N Complaints

40 consumer complaints on file.

#11624813November 12, 2024
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ENGINE
The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Elantra N. The contact stated while driving 40–50 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed. The vehicle went into LIMP Mode while driving. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V528000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was towed to the same local dealer, where it was diagnosed that a software update to the fuel pump was needed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The dealer informed the contact that the fuel pump would not be replaced until the fuel pump had failed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer again, where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuel injector had failed. The codes reference the fuel pump, and Oxygen sensor. There were pressure failures, and the engine was running rich. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was contacted, and opened a case, but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11620548October 18, 2024
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
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 keep using
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11617602October 1, 2024
STEERING, SUSPENSION
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 catastrophic failure in my front driver side tire resulting in damage to my vehicle. My vehicle was towed to Hyundai Yuma on 1 September 2024, by Hyundai Roadside Assistance. After an inspection by Hyundai Yuma on 5 September 2024, it was determined that there was a defect in the camber of the alignment of the car that caused the catastrophic tire failure, damage to my vehicle's front skirt and bumper, as well as premature wear on all three existing tires to the point in which they are not safe to remain on the car. The only solution to this defect according to Hyundai Yuma is an Aftermarket component to correct the defect in the camber of the vehicle. Without this Aftermarket addition to the vehicle, the camber would remain out of specifications causing premature wear of any tires placed on the vehicle thus making it unsafe to operate. Therefore my car is currently inoperable and beyond my control
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11612103September 2, 2024
POWER TRAIN
Clutch failure at 28,000 miles. Was getting off from a hike and all of a sudden I couldn’t shift gears after shifting to 4th gear.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11605020July 29, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, 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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11602387July 15, 2024
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 for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11580560April 1, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING, LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
I was driving on the highway, got a flat tire. The second my tire popped. I started getting a few lights on my dashboard abs, forward safety light, limited differential light, blind spot light, rear cross traffic light. Worst of them all is a red steering wheel light which makes the vehicle difficult to steer. This is a new car with under 20k miles and it’s a lease. After the tire was replaced the lights are still on and the car is still non drivable.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11579842March 28, 2024
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 this will continue to happen to us while it’s a brand new car.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11579213March 25, 2024
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, POWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
While driving through heavy rain on the interstate Friday night the CEL came on and the vehicle immediately lost power and went I to a limo mode causing my car to rapidly lose speed while on the interstate. Restarting the vehicle did nothing. I called the closest Hyundai dealer and they said " oh yeah the N models do that a lot in the rain or through carwashes, it triggers false knock sensor codes, you can try to get a parts store to clear the code or you can come in tomorrow and we will clear the code." I then got a parts store to clear the code and the vehicle has been fine since. I did a quick internet search and apparently this is very common and lots of owners have this happened multiple times a year and the dealer has no fix or intention of a fix
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11569242February 1, 2024
STEERING, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
I had 4 warning signs appear while driving in show. Those 4 warnings were Forward Collision Warning, rear cross traffic warning, Cruise control warning, vehicle stability control warning. They were simply not working. After driving for around 5-10 minutes, my steering gradually became very heavy making it difficult to steer. I had to pull over to the side eventually. Controlling the steering wheel put my safety and others at risk. The problem was confirmed by a dealer and they have mentioned it was due to an ABS sensor. No the parts were not inspected by the manufacturer, police, or the insurance companies. Yes the warning lights of 4 error appeared before the steering wheel became heavy.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11548886October 8, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
My car horn stopped working and not sure why
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11548877October 8, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
Horn stopped working around 10,500 miles. Common issue, reported in many car forums.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11536392August 3, 2023
SUSPENSION
Hit a shallow pothole at or around 40-55 miles/hour. Estimate. Strut mount broke. Hit a shallow pot hole and strut mount broke and pulled car to the right. Safety issue for 18 year old driver. Dealer refused to receive vehicle and investigate. Said it was an insurance issue. Insurance inspected car. Adjuster said he has never seen a new car break strut mount. Car bottom graphics and underneath not damaged. Rust was on the brand new strut mount welds. Body shop advises that was reason of failure, rust on welds. Not right for a pothole to break strut and end up totaling out a brand new $38,000 car. Not right that insurance is responsible to pay for it and Hyundai would not even look at vehicle.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11516164April 9, 2023
ENGINE
Hello. While driving my 2023 Elantra N, innthe middle of driving, it set a flashing check engine light. During this event, my car started sputtering in between shifts and would not climb over 2500 rounds per minute. During this event I was driving 70 miles per hour on the highway, causing me to almost get rear ended. The check engine light is flashing but is consitently set. The code that's causing the check engine light is P132600. After doing my own personal research in Elantra N forums, this has been a common fault among many Elantra N models. Hyundai has made no official recall for it yet.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11514621March 30, 2023
ENGINE
This problem occurred in my previous vehicle which was a 2022 Hyundai Kona N. I took it through a car wash and had a check engine light turn on. The car went into limp mode and I had it towed to the dealership. The check engine light was a code from the knock sensor. Hyundai replaced the engine when the vehicle only had 5,200 miles on it. I have since traded that vehicle for a 2023 Hyundai Elantra N. Upon doing some research, it is a very common issue with the N trims of Kona's and Elantra's to throw a check engine light due to heavy rain or car washes. Sometimes this results in an engine replacement, other times just resetting the code. This issue needs corrected. So far, Hyundai has practically ignored me on this. I have sent in multiple screenshots of the same issues that others have been facing. When this check engine light comes on, the vehicle goes into limp mode which is very dangerous if traveling at highway speeds.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11499287December 28, 2022
ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The car is a ticking time bomb and dangerous to the public. My car has stalled and broke down in the highway several times. Had to wait for 3-6 hours tow trucks in between. The latest one, I reported to the service advisor that my car stalled all of a sudden at a neighborhood. She told me they didn't find any error codes therefore there is nothing wrong with the car. I was also told to keep driving it till it breaks down and only come back to them when that happens. Lo and behold not even 3 days later on Christmas night it broke down on me and had to wait in the middle of the highway in between the highway and on ramp. Had to wait several hours in the cold as the car would not start for a tow truck to come. After dropping off the Vehicle at the same dealership again it will be almost 4 days and they have not touched the car since. They don't know what's wrong with it because it doesn't show an error code on their GDS scanning tool. Now it wont even scan because the car will not start. Therefore they don't know how to fix it. Rather than trying to look for the source of the issue, they only replace the damaged parts caused by the issue. Same exact scenario happened back in September, car broke down on the highway, 6+ hour wait for a tow truck, the service advisor said the Catalytic Converter melted and they just went to replace that and not what led up to that issue. The stalling has happened several times, I would lose all power and just coast to the side of the road with check engine, battery, oil light, everything on, on the dash and if the onboard Bluelink system does not get a code then the service center will not know what to do with the car. They heavily rely on the error code before they can attempt to do anything to the vehicle. My ODB scanner shows me all the DTC codes but the dealership just brushes it off and doesn't listen to the customer. I keep telling them you don't get fouled spark plugs and melted catalytic converter if there's no issues.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11498860December 26, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
My horn has ceased functioning. I have seen in forums this is a very common issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11489417October 15, 2022
POWER TRAIN
8 speed DCT shudders and is sluggish to engage when starting from a stop.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11488388October 7, 2022
SEAT BELTS
There is a recall on this vehicle, but Hyundai is prioritizing new, unsold cars over cars that are currently in use. It has been several months since the recall was announced, and I have seen many, many unsold cars repaired so that they could be sold, but haver yet to hear of any cars on the road and in use that have been repaired. Hyundai is prioritizing profits over the safety of their owners.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11484268September 13, 2022
SEAT BELTS
The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Elantra N. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V354000 (Seat Belts) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that he was able to schedule an appointment with the local dealer who confirmed that parts were available. The contact stated that the local dealer called to cancel the appointment and stated that parts were not yet available. The contact stated he scheduled appointments with Capitol Hyundai (1050 Capitol Expressway Auto Mall, San Jose, CA 95136) and Premier Hyundai of Seaside (4A Heitzinger Plaza, Seaside, CA 93955) who also confirmed that parts were available and then called to cancel the appointment because the parts were not yet available. The contact stated that he called several other dealers who confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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