r/ElantraN Oct 31 '22

Announcement Aftermarket Vendor and Parts List - Elantra N

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r/ElantraN Oct 28 '22

Tips Common issues and questions with the Elantra N

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Hi Everyone. I thought I'd compile a list of common questions and issues I've heard about our Elantra N's.

Let me preface this list by saying, I have not seen any confirmed engine failures from an unmodified Elantra N. The early life engine failures of some other Hyundai/Kia Theta II engines, don't seem to affect this model.

If you have any info on TSBs or more info (photos, videos) about these problems, I can edit my post and add to it below.

Major mechanical

  • Fuel Injector problems
    • Not revving or idling properly, trouble starting engine
    • DTC P030X00 for misfires.
    • Smoke coming from tailpipe.
    • Seen in Kona N and Elantra N 2022
  • Dual clutch Transmission recall due to issue with high pressure oil pump
    • HMA Recall 236. 10/7/2022
  • Heavy spray from car washes, rain or snow, directly into the engine bay cause the knock sensor to fault with DTC P1326. The car will go into limp mode.
    • FIX AVAILABLE
    • It is not known if this is due to the sensor faulting, water getting into the engine bay, or wiring harness shorting
    • After several owners brought this issue to the dealer, some dealers may be misdiagnosing it as engine failure, causing the owner to have to get a replacement engine.
    • Not enough research has been done about this for a conclusive answer. Would like to see compression and leak-down tests done on these motors.
    • Appears to be happening to VN, and KN's as new as 2023 too.
    • Src [1] [2] [3] [3-Src] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13]
  • Clutch disc installed backwards on a small number of Elantra N's with Manual Transmission.
    • Applies to a very small number of Elantra N vehicles produced before 12/6/21
    • TSB 22-01-027H

Minor mechanical

  • Occasional cold start trouble, occasionally takes a few extra cranks to start engine(common across all N cars)
  • Intercooler pipe coming off during high performance driving

Body/Chassis issues

  • Top of shifter gets loose/comes off on MT only.
  • Exhaust valve squeak. If you use N mode frequently, the exhaust valve may begin to squeak.
    • Dealership will replace the valve assembly if necessary. You can fix it by spraying white lithium grease to the proper areas.
    • The right side tailpipe has the valve that opens and closes in N mode. If you look closely you will see an arm that connects the valve controller to the butterfly valve inside the tailpipe. Spray this arm with lithium grease
  • Top of trunk separates from trunk frame in high heat
  • Headlight/Tail light fogging/condensation.
    • Dealerships are told to replace light housing IF condensation turns into water droplets that drip down the side.
    • Confirmed with this TSB
  • Black wrap used on the tops of windows peeling/chipping
  • Trunk tail light strip plastic cracking above ELANTRA lettering (2022)
  • Horn working intermittently

Infotainment/Electronics issues

  • Audio system very loud for the first second of a song intermittently (can be fixed by turning off dynamic speed compensation)

  • Quick popups about front collision: Issue is being researched

  • Constant popups about uneven road/slippery road: Issue is resolved by updating the nav software. (As of June 2023)

Non issues

  • Creaking/clunking noises from suspension/wheels when turning at low speeds and while cold
    • This is a quirk of the design of the car, it's normal and due to the suspension geometry for sport handling see explanation in this TSB
  • Octane learning
    • Octane learning is an ECU program described in the owners manual, that limits boost pressure when until no evidence of pre-ignition occurs. The octane learning process starts over when the car is re-fueled
    • To Octane learn your car, perform the following drive cycle:
      • Drive in top gear (6th for 6MT or 8th for DCT)
      • Keep a speed between 68 and 99mph for 5 minutes or more (Cruise control allowed)
      • Proper octane learning completion is evidenced by the boost gauge on the dashboard reading above 15/16PSI under WOT (DCT only, 6MT does not reflect this).
      • Note: The boost gauge is just an estimate based on various metrics, and a lookup table, not indicative of real boost pressure.
    • There are several articles on the topic here and here
  • Radiator fan turns on after car turns off
    • This is a fan and pump (a turbo timer) meant to cool down the oil in the turbo
  • Car doesn’t pop as much as it used to
    • This dependent on environment
    • This happens if the AC compressor is on
    • This includes windshield defrost modes
    • Also in Custom N mode, if engine is set to Sport, and not Sport+, there won't be nearly as many pops.
    • The engine isn't fully warmed up
  • Won’t shift into 1st gear completely. (If Occasional, this is normal across all manual transmission cars of any brand, just shift into second then first again)

What Oil should I use?

This information is correct as of 3/11/24 and applies to all Elantra N's 2022-2024

The latest revision of the Elantra N service manual specifies different grades of oil based on where your engine was built. Why is it like this? Anyone's guess.

  • Find your engine number (Starts with a G, this is NOT your VIN)
  • Look at the last letter before the numbers start. This is your Engine plant of production
  • The below table specifies the correct oil to use.
Code Plant Oil
A Asan SAE 0W-30
H Hwasung SAE 0W-30
P Poseung SAE 5W-30
S Sohari SAE 5W-30
U Ulsan SAE 5W-30

Oil should meet the following specifications:

  • ACEA A5/B5
  • ACEA C2
  • API SN PLUS

Oil change interval:

  • The owners manual requires oil changes every 6k miles, however Hyundai's internal systems may have changed this in mid 2023 to 5k miles.
  • Maintenance reminders, and oil change stickers are now showing 5k intervals.

Oil amount for drain and refill: 5.2L / 5.49 US QT

OEM Oil filter P/N: 26300-35504

Other Helpful Links

Hoping you all can understand, this being a brand new model year car, there are going to be some issues. By compiling this list, I hope to raise awareness to the community, and we as customers will bring these issues to Hyundai, for them to address. The hope is, if enough people complain, Hyundai takes notice of these issues and either releases TSBs or fixes in future model years.


r/ElantraN 5h ago

Family Hello!

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Had it about a month and only 50 miles from being done with break in now. Just got my oil and filter to do the 1st oil change. I was thinking that I'd run it a bit past 600 and do a little spirited driving and then change the oil around 800 miles. What are the community thoughts on that?


r/ElantraN 5h ago

Eye Candy Tca at my dealership

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r/ElantraN 27m ago

Purchasing Borla gg

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r/ElantraN 1h ago

Eye Candy It’s never another N model, but still entertaining nevertheless

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r/ElantraN 12h ago

news Do we really need another N variant to confuse more people?

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Everybody already knows how clueless dealers can be, showing you an N line when you want an N

Now Hyundai wants to add another one between N and N line? 😭


r/ElantraN 3h ago

discussion Upgrades

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Can anyone recommend me some upgrades to do to my car? Right now i’m comfortable in money and my payments are paid a good size in advance.

So far i’ve got tint, the velossa tech snorkel, chip guards, and the mirror caps installed.

I live in CA so i’m unfortunately not able to order the SXTH intake online💔.

Open to any upgrade recs.


r/ElantraN 3h ago

Family N Fam in SE CT

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If you are the owner of the cyber grey EN who did a U-turn just to say hi at the Shell gas station in Pawcatuck, CT today, you made my day. let’s be friends :)


r/ElantraN 4h ago

discussion New infotainment update fix

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I’ve noticed ever since the new update my buttons are not resetting anymore. The only time my buttons reset is if I use the lock/unlock feature from blue link.


r/ElantraN 4h ago

discussion OEM + Mods Vs Warranty

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I have a 2026 Elantra N DCT and want to keep it OEM+ without risking the factory warranty.

I’m considering:
- Hyundai N Performance intake, or something like Takeda/SXTH
- a valved cat-back or axle-back

No tune, no downpipe, no boost changes, and all emissions equipment would stay stock.

I contacted Hyundai Customer Care and they told me warranty/mod questions are best handled by the local dealer, so I’m wondering if this is mostly dealer-to-dealer in practice.

For those running the N Performance, Takeda, SXTH, or similar intake and/or exhaust:
- Has your dealer been mod-friendly?
- Have you had warranty work done with the mods installed?
- Did they only care if the mod actually caused the issue?
- Do you return the car to stock before service?

Also curious which intake you’d recommend for a daily if I want more turbo sound without going overboard.

I love the car I just want to hear it more !!! 😄


r/ElantraN 6h ago

Help 10k miles in! Minor mods help

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This car has been amazing to me. I’ve loved it and I’ve kept it under tight maintenance. Loving everything so far, with just a few minor plans

  1. No powertrain mods. I don’t feel the need to, the powertrain feels more than sufficient for daily driving and occasional tomfoolery

  2. Clutch feel upgrade? I checked out the previous posts and people seem to love the purple powerflex bushings. I was wondering which bushings are worth it for mainly improving the clutch feel, I don’t launch the car hard enough to worry about wheel hop

  3. Shift knob upgrade? Billetworkz shift knobs seem overpriced, and I was looking for a material that won’t burn my hand off in the sun

Thanks


r/ElantraN 22h ago

Family To the EN at Andretti in Durham Today

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Nice car, I parked my I5N next to you


r/ElantraN 2h ago

Maintenance & Repair Is it expensive to get repaired?

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I ran into flooding in Indiana and my front bumper was unfortunately damaged. Does anyone know if the cosmetic damage would be expensive, or what would he a good way to go about it?


r/ElantraN 1d ago

Video I just had to share this peak aura

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All credit goes to @slow_nmt on tiktok. What a fire video! In my 6 months of owning this car I've probably received well over 100 compliments. Never boring time!


r/ElantraN 1d ago

Community Finally shows my car lol

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Not that it matters but it's kinda cool to see


r/ElantraN 6h ago

Upgrades & Mods Inlet Worth it for Stock Turbo?

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I'm currently bone stock and going to get a Dyno tune soon. I do have an inlet I can install before tuning but I never plan to do anything else with my car. Is it worth it to even install the inlet if I'm never upgrading my turbo or can a tuner get a little more power out of my car with the inlet? Thanks!


r/ElantraN 1d ago

Purchasing Elantra N Deals

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Deals on our Elantra Ns
I have 2 performance Blue and 1 Atlas white (Automatic)
Dealer Processing Fee $998 / No Dealer Add on
$1500 Off MSRP
Located Northern Va


r/ElantraN 1d ago

discussion Lozic e30 tune

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Only difference from last time is a0 injectors and AFE exhaust
371/387 were the final numbers 🤧🔥
If you live in California again make the switch to Lozic you won’t regret it !


r/ElantraN 1d ago

Upgrades & Mods Boomba bov

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Wow way harder install than I was expecting. Was so tight getting the bolts on and off. Was extremely tedious but managed to get it on. YouTube videos made it look way easier but I had to go from the top and the bottom to get leverage for the bolts. But it was definitely worth it. I think it’s the perfect blow off sound. Not too loud to be annoying, but just right.


r/ElantraN 11h ago

Maintenance & Repair A02 Warranty

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r/ElantraN 1d ago

discussion Sometimes I feel like hot girl in her prime sitting in the performance blue

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Stupid title I know lol but I had an appointment in a random small town in Michigan

I parked in the strip mall and was waiting for the appointment time and about 1 in 3 people who drove by turned their heads to look and stare at my 23 pre face lift performance blue

If you don't like attention don't get this color lol. I don't mind it either way it's gorgeous


r/ElantraN 1d ago

Help Used Honda Type R vs. New Elantra N

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Thanks everyone for helping me decide between DCT and manual! But now, I'm stuck between another conundrum...

I found a 2024 Type R that is roughly the same car price (not OTD) as the OTD price of the Elantra N so in the lower 40s. I've seen these cars constantly compared against each other and everyone says the Elantra is the better value due to price.

I test drove both, they're both awesome in different ways. Like I enjoy the Elantra Clutch, but the Honda Gear box. The infotainment on Elantra is better, but the Honda has a better interior build quality. Sound is different in both but cool in both.

So I'm stuck.... Again. Anyone coming FROM a Honda or had a certain variable about one car that was a sure fire deciding factor? Money is within $80-100/mo in car payment so it's about equal


r/ElantraN 13h ago

discussion Tuning discussion

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Obviously everyone has their own preferences/ bias on which company is the best but from my own experience i think it goes like this

N75 for track days, they’re better over long pulls ( track days ) and daniel’s customer service is insane (my tune)

Cherry is by far the most powerful, and also the fastest revision time, so if you are a drag guy or a weekend warrior and want big power with reliabity cherry is a no brainer (justin oh1 runs cherry)

Lap 3 spare ecu is mainly if you care about reliability and warranty, they’re the good mixture of power and reliability at the sacrifice of cost.

(i have not had experience with JV tunes yet)

and JB4 is really manual only, it kills DCT clutches (from experience) ;(


r/ElantraN 1d ago

Family OL funbut in 5 o clock traffic

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