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2022 Hyundai Elantra Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 20 Electrical System complaints for the 2022 Hyundai Elantra, 20% of its 101 total complaints for the year. No related recall is listed for this vehicle in the data, though some owners reference a separate rearview camera recall campaign. Median mileage at failure was 32,000.

Electrical System complaints
20
20% of 101
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
32,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

  • Horn failure, sometimes affecting both low and high pitch tones, often recurring even after dealer replacement with genuine parts.
  • Rearview camera stops displaying an image or shows a black screen when the vehicle is put in reverse.
  • Instrument panel and gauges fail to illuminate or respond, sometimes linked to a dead or failing battery.
  • Infotainment display screen goes completely black, disabling the GPS system.
  • Multiple systems failing at once, including power steering, RPM gauge, backup camera, and warning lights, after the vehicle was parked and restarted.

When 2022 Hyundai Elantra electrical complaints were filed

First complaint May 30, 2022, latest Aug 18, 2026.

2022 Hyundai Elantra electrical system complaints: complaints filed per month3May 2022Apr 2023Jun 2024Dec 2024Mar 2025Aug 2025Nov 2025Feb 2026
20 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2022 to Aug 2026; peak Jan 2025 (3).

Electrical System recalls for the 2022 Hyundai Elantra

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Elantra model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201051 (13%)
  2. 201159 (14%)
  3. 2012140 (21%)
  4. 2013210 (16%)
  5. 201455 (14%)
  6. 201526 (10%)
  7. 201627 (9%)
  8. 2017127 (17%)
  9. 201852 (18%)
  10. 201990 (36%)
  11. 202048 (19%)
  12. 202133 (25%)
  13. 202220 (20%)
  14. 202324 (24%)
  15. 202417 (31%)
  16. 20251 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Hyundai Elantra's electrical system reliable?
NHTSA has logged 20 Electrical System complaints for the 2022 Elantra, 20% of all complaints filed for that model year. No crashes, fires, or injuries are tied to these complaints, and the median mileage at failure was 32,000.
Does the 2022 Hyundai Elantra have an electrical recall?
The data shows no related recalls listed specifically for the 2022 Elantra's electrical system. Some owner complaints reference a separate rearview camera recall campaign, but report being told their vehicle was not eligible.
What electrical problems do 2022 Elantra owners report most?
Owners most often describe horn failures, rearview camera images going black in reverse, and instrument panel or gauge illumination failing to work, sometimes tied to battery issues.
How does the 2022 Elantra compare to other model years for electrical complaints?
The 2022 Elantra's electrical complaints make up 20% of its total complaints, lower than the 2019 model year's 36% share and the 2024 model year's 31% share, but higher than years like 2015 and 2016, which sat at 10% and 9%.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.