2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
75/100
#2 most-complained of 5 Elantra Hybrid years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid has 40 NHTSA complaints, 4 recalls, and a complaint index of 75, ranking 2nd-worst out of 5 model years. Electrical system and engine issues, including unintended acceleration, dominate the complaints, earning it an Avoid verdict relative to other years.
- Complaints
- 40
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes / fires
- 3 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 52
- 51 city / 54 hwy
Top 2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System14 (35%)
- Engine13 (33%)
- Transmission & Powertrain8 (20%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras7 (18%)
- Other5 (13%)
- Brakes4 (10%)
- Lane Departure4 (10%)
- Seat Belts4 (10%)
- Fuel System2 (5%)
- Airbags1 (3%)
What owners report
- Owners report unintended forward acceleration after releasing the brake pedal at low speeds, sometimes ending in a crash.
- Automatic emergency braking activates on its own at highway speed, causing the vehicle to swerve or brake hard for no apparent reason.
- The horn stops working after a single press, with owners noting parts for repair were on backorder.
- The infotainment/navigation system freezes or stops working while driving and dealers were unable to permanently fix it.
- Seat belt pretensioner recall repairs were delayed because replacement parts were unavailable at dealers.
- One owner reported the vehicle rolled out of a garage on its own and struck a parked car.
2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 24V879000Nov 21, 2024Collision Avoidance & Cameras226,118 vehicles
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe, Santa Fe HEV, Elantra, Elantra HEV and 2022 Elantra N and Santa Fe PHEV vehicles. Due to a damaged printed circuit board, the rearview camera image may fail to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's visibility and increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 271.
- NHTSA 23V589000Aug 18, 2023Engine37,997 vehicles
Vehicle speed control
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Elantra HEV vehicles. A software error in the motor control unit may cause unintended vehicle acceleration after the brake pedal is released.
Risk: Unintended vehicle acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the motor control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 29, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 248.
- NHTSA 22V354000May 19, 2022Seat Belts230,233 vehicles
Seat belts:front
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Accent, 2021-2022 Elantra, and 2021-2022 Elantra HEV vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.
Risk: An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.
Remedy: Dealers will secure the seat belt pretensioner(s) with a cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 28, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 229. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall numbers 21V-796, 22V-069, 22V-218, and 22V-123 for Accent, Elantra, and Elantra HEV vehicles. All Accent, Elantra, and Elantra HEV vehicles already repaired under the previous recalls will need to have the new remedy completed.
2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 51 MPG
- Highway
- 54 MPG
- Combined
- 52 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $1,250
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2022 compared with other Elantra Hybrid years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid reliable?
- NHTSA data shows 40 complaints and a complaint index of 75 for the 2022 Elantra Hybrid, the second-worst of the 5 model years tracked, which places it in the Avoid category relative to other years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Elantra Hybrid?
- Electrical system issues make up 35% of complaints and engine issues make up 33%, followed by transmission and powertrain problems at 20% and collision avoidance/camera issues at 18%.
- Does the 2022 Elantra Hybrid have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2022 Elantra Hybrid, covering the rearview camera circuit board, a motor control unit software error causing unintended acceleration, and two seat belt pretensioner issues.
- What year Elantra Hybrid should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA complaint data, 2023 has the highest complaint index at 100 and is also rated Avoid, while 2022 ranks second-worst at a complaint index of 75. The 2024 model year, with an index of 0, is rated Best.
- At what mileage do 2022 Elantra Hybrid problems appear?
- NHTSA data lists a median mileage at failure of 7,600 miles overall for the 2022 Elantra Hybrid, with engine complaints also centered around 7,600 miles and transmission complaints around 16,000 miles.