2022 Hyundai Elantra Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2022 Hyundai Elantra has a complaint index of 20, the second-best rank (17th of 21 model years) with a Best verdict. It has 101 NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls, led by seat belt pretensioner issues and rearview camera problems, but no do-not-drive recalls.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 20/100
- #17 of 21 Elantra years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 101
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 5
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 6
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 9
- Top issue
- Seat Belts
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 29.5
- 26.5 city / 35 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 9 / 0
Top 2022 Hyundai Elantra problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA 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%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Lane keep assist has jerked the steering wheel unexpectedly, in one case causing a collision with another vehicle.
- Automatic emergency braking has activated hard and unexpectedly at night with no obstacle close enough to justify it, causing a brief loss of control.
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy in a rear-end collision that was strong enough to dislodge a tire.
- An engine fire occurred while the vehicle was parked and unoccupied, with no warning lights reported beforehand.
- Some owners report the brake pedal going to the floor without the car slowing as expected, along with the collision avoidance system not responding.
- Owners describe the engine hesitating to accelerate under load, such as merging onto a freeway, despite rising RPMs.
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?
- Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, the 2022 Elantra ranks 17th out of 21 model years, with a complaint index of 20 and a Best verdict relative to other Elantra years.
- What problems does the 2022 Hyundai Elantra have?
- NHTSA complaints for this year are led by seat belts (23 complaints), collision avoidance and camera issues (22 complaints), and electrical system problems (20 complaints).
- Does the 2022 Hyundai Elantra have a seat belt recall?
- Yes. Three separate 2022 recalls (22V123000, 22V218000, 22V354000) cover front seat belt pretensioners that could explode upon deployment in a crash.
- Does the 2022 Hyundai Elantra have a rearview camera recall?
- Yes. Recall 24V879000, reported in November 2024, covers a damaged printed circuit board that can degrade the rearview camera image.
- How does the 2022 Elantra compare to other Elantra years?
- With a complaint index of 20, 2022 is far below the worst year, 2013, which has a complaint index of 100 and 1,313 complaints.