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.
The worst 2026 Hyundai Elantra N problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Engine1
- Fuel system1
Problems by type
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- Engine1
- Fuel system1
Recalls 1
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- Wheel detachment can cause a loss of vehicle control or create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the hub bearing assemblies and reinstall the wheels, 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 on October 23, 2026.
Recall number 26V693000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2026 Hyundai Elantra N 7
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Some Hyundai vehicles may be equipped with a parking distance warning (PDW) sensor(s) that may trigger...
- Higher-than-expected engine oil consumption
- Higher-than-expected engine oil consumption
- This bulletin provides information related to a Transmission Control Unit (TCU) software update for some...
- The federal safety agency has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit...
- The federal safety agency has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag...
- Certain warning lights and trigger DTC C272246 fault code for the front camera
What 2026 Hyundai Elantra N owners say
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Questions about the 2026 Hyundai Elantra N
Is the 2026 Hyundai Elantra N reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2026 Hyundai Elantra N, fewer than a typical Elantra N model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2026 Hyundai Elantra N?
Engine and cooling, with 1 complaint. Next is fuel system (1).
How many recalls does the 2026 Hyundai Elantra N have?
1 recall, covering wheels.
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