2022 Hyundai Elantra Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
13/100
#14 most-complained of 16 Elantra years
The 2022 Hyundai Elantra ranks 14th of 16 model years for reported problems, with a complaint index of 13 and 101 NHTSA complaints, making it one of the better years to buy alongside 2021, 2023, 2024, and 2025.
- Complaints
- 101
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes / fires
- 6 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 9 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 29.5
- 26.5 city / 35 hwy
Top 2022 Hyundai Elantra problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Seat Belts23 (23%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras22 (22%)
- Other21 (21%)
- Electrical System20 (20%)
- Engine13 (13%)
- Brakes8 (8%)
- Transmission & Powertrain7 (7%)
- Lane Departure4 (4%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires4 (4%)
- Airbags3 (3%)
What owners report
- Lane keep assist reportedly jerks the steering wheel unexpectedly, in one case causing a collision when the system swerved the car out of its lane.
- Airbags failed to deploy in a rear-end crash despite strong impact, according to one owner.
- An engine fire occurred while the vehicle was parked and unoccupied, with no warning lights reported beforehand, at 40,000 miles.
- Owners describe the brake pedal going to the floor without adequate stopping power, sometimes paired with the collision avoidance system failing to respond.
- Automatic emergency braking has reportedly activated unexpectedly at night on the highway, causing a brief loss of control.
- Some owners report the engine hesitates to accelerate on the highway while RPMs climb, described as happening under 700 miles.
2022 Hyundai Elantra recalls
5 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 22V632000Aug 18, 2022Airbags247 vehicles
Air bags:frontal
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 detaching upon deployment.
Risk: A detached air bag cover emblem may strike a vehicle occupant, which can increase the risk of injury.
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 number for this recall is 234.
- 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 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 26.5 MPG
- Highway
- 35 MPG
- Combined
- 29.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,200
- 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 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Hyundai Elantra reliable?
- NHTSA data shows the 2022 Elantra has a complaint index of 13, the second-lowest of the 16 model years tracked, earning it a 'Best' verdict relative to other Elantra years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Hyundai Elantra?
- Seat Belts account for 23% of complaints, Collision Avoidance & Cameras for 22%, and Electrical System issues for 20%, according to NHTSA complaint data.
- Does the 2022 Hyundai Elantra have recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2022 Elantra, covering seat belt pretensioners (three separate campaigns), an airbag emblem defect, and a rearview camera circuit board issue.
- How does the 2022 Elantra compare to other Elantra years?
- It ranks 14th worst out of 16 years tracked, with only 2021 and 2024 scoring better complaint indexes; years like 2013 (index 100) and 2012 (index 93) are far worse.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Hyundai Elantra?
- EPA rates the 2022 Elantra at 29.5 mpg combined (26.5 city / 35 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,200.