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Hyundai Elantra N Safety
NHTSA safety across every Hyundai Elantra N model year we cover.
Across the 5 model years of the Hyundai Elantra N we cover (2022 to 2026), the strongest crash-test showing is the 2024 at 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index, and the lowest is the 2026 at 92. 6 recalls have been issued across those years.
The Hyundai Elantra N is a high-performance compact sedan aimed squarely at driving enthusiasts who want genuine track capability without sacrificing everyday usability. Positioned as the top-performance variant of Hyundai's popular Elantra lineup, it competes in the hot hatch and sport sedan space against established names like the Honda Civic Si and Volkswagen Golf GTI. Its audience is younger, engaged drivers who prioritize handling and performance first.
The 2024 Hyundai Elantra N achieves an exceptional NHTSA Safety Index score of 100 out of 100, marking it as a top performer in crash protection. This strong showing is supported by a 5 out of 5 star rollover rating. However, specific frontal and side crash-test star ratings remain unavailable for the 2024 model, a data gap that limits direct comparison with vehicles that have undergone full crash assessment. Across the 2022 to 2025 model years, the Elantra N has accumulated 6 recalls. Owner complaints total 36 for these years, with 3 complaints specifically mentioning crashes. No reports of fires, injuries, or deaths are present within this complaint data. The Elantra N presents a genuinely solid safety profile, largely due to its high Safety Index score, but the absence of comprehensive crash-test data for specific impact types requires that potential owners verify all information.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally regard the Elantra N as one of the most exciting and capable performance sedans in its price class, praising its sharp steering, strong powertrain, and track-ready composure. Most find the ride firm but acceptable for daily use, and the feature content is commonly noted as generous. Consensus is that it punches well above its class for driving engagement.
- The 2024 Elantra N achieved a perfect NHTSA Safety Index score of 100 out of 100, placing it in the Exceptional band, which is the strongest result possible under this rating system.
- Frontal and side crash-test star ratings are listed as not rated for the best-performing year in our data set, meaning shoppers cannot directly compare those specific scores against fully tested competitors.
- Six recalls have been issued across the 2022 to 2025 model years. Buyers should run any specific vehicle's VIN through the NHTSA recall database before purchase to confirm all recall work has been completed.
- Owner complaints across covered years total 36, including 3 that reference a crash. No fires, injuries, or fatalities appear in the complaint record, though NHTSA notes all complaints are unverified allegations and not confirmed findings.
Most-recalled year on record: 2022 Hyundai Elantra N with 4 recalls.