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2022 Hyundai Elantra N

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 Elantra N.

Transmission Automatic (AM-S8)

The 2022 Hyundai Elantra N arrives as the performance‑focused variant of the Elantra line, equipped with an automatic AM‑S8 transmission and achieving an EPA rating of 20 mpg city, 30 mpg highway and a combined 23 mpg. Its power‑train, while delivering the model’s sporty character, also accounts for the sole category of the 16 owner complaints recorded for this year, alongside four manufacturer recalls. Within the 2022‑2025 complaint window, 2022 registers the highest tally of issues, contrasting with a low of a single complaint in 2024, indicating that the inaugural year of this generation bears the most reliability scrutiny in the model’s short history.

Model year2025202420232022

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

EPA fuel economy20/30/23 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 2630035505. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter2630035505
Fuel filter31112L1000
Spark plug1885709085
Cabin air filterKLC79AC001

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length183.9 in
Overall width71.7 in
Overall height55.5 in
Wheelbase107.1 in
Curb weight3020 lb
Track (front / rear)62.6 / 63 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)61/39

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined20 / 30 / 23 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume99 cu ft
Cargo volume14 cu ft
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Ignition

Spark Plug ManufacturerHyundai
Spark Plug Gap0.039-0.043" in
Spark Plug Torque11.0-18.0 ft-lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 6,000 mi; spark plugs every 42,000 mi; coolant every 24,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 24,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

At 5,000 miIntercooler (inspect)
Every 6,000 miAir Conditioning System (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill)
Every 8,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 12,000 miCV Joint Boot (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Canister Filter (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Fuel Tank Filler Cap (inspect) · Parking Brake System (inspect)
Every 16,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 20,000 miIntercooler (inspect)
Every 24,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Transmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 42,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 48,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2022 Elantra N, as the debut model year, shows the highest complaint count (16) and recall count (4) in the generation, with TSBs also peaking at 32. The trend across 2022–2025 reveals a sharp decline in issues: complaints drop to 13 in 2023, then to just 1 in 2024, before a modest rise to 7 in 2025, while recalls fall to 1 in 2023, zero in 2024, and 1 again in 2025. This arc suggests early production teething problems concentrated in the 2022 model, with top complaint areas including power train (3), electrical system (2), and seat belts (2), though no crash or fire complaints were reported. The data does not specify root causes for these issues. Given the higher volume of complaints and recalls, a used 2022 Elantra N carries more potential risk than later years, making a 2023 or 2024 model a more reliable choice if available.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
32
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
16
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 16 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train3
Electrical System2
Seat Belts2
Engine1
Electrical System,Exterior Lighting1
Structure1
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Fuel System, Gasoline,Vehicle Speed Control,Engine1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

22V632000Air Bags:FrontalReported 18/08/2022

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Elantra N and 2022-2023 Elantra vehicles. The emblem on the cover of the driver's front air bag may not have been welded properly, which can result in the emblem… Remedy: Dealers will replace the air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 14, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's…

22V746000Power Train:Automatic TransmissionReported 06/10/2022

Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe, Sonata, Veloster N, 2022 Santa Cruz, Elantra N, and Kona N vehicles. The vehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when… Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary. Dealers will also update the transmission control unit software. All repairs will be performed free of charge…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 32 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
26-AT-004H TSB2026-06-04Power TrainThis bulletin provides information related to a Transmission Control Unit (TCU) software…
DTN DL2026-04-10Air BagsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of…
DTN DCS2026-04-10Air BagsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety…
26-AD-001H TSB2026-02-24Exterior LightingSome 2019MY and newer vehicles equipped with a front view camera may illuminate certain…
25-BD-012H TSB2025-11-05Exterior LightingThis bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2022 Elantra N have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Elantra N get?

EPA figures are 20 city / 30 highway / 23 combined mpg.