2022 Hyundai Elantra Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 7 NHTSA recalls and 102 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

43/100

High Reported Activity — 2022 Hyundai Elantra

The 2022 Hyundai Elantra shows high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the issues below and have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

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NHTSA Recalls

7 recalls on record

102

Owner Complaints

Filed with NHTSA

Crash Reports

1 fire report

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NHTSA Recalls — 2022 Hyundai Elantra (7)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Hyundai dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Seat Belts: Front

An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 19, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this…

NHTSA #22V123000

🔧 Seat Belts: Front

Exploding seat belt pretensioners can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed on May 31, 2022. A second notice will be…

NHTSA #22V218000

🔧 Seat Belts: Front

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…

NHTSA #22V354000

🔧 Air Bags: Frontal

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…

NHTSA #22V632000

🔧 Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera

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…

NHTSA #24V879000

🔧 Power Train: Automatic Transmission

Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary. Dealers will also update the transmission control unit software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were…

NHTSA #22V746000

🔧 Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump: Control/Drive Module

A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will update engine control module software. In addition, dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pump assembly, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification…

NHTSA #24V528000

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Most Common Problems — 2022 Hyundai Elantra

Based on 102 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Seat Belts

Unknown Or Other

Electrical System

Forward Collision Avoidance

Engine

Power Train

Air Bags

Service Brakes

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Hyundai Elantra — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2022 model year is highlighted.

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2017 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2022, 2023, 2024 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2022 Hyundai Elantra

Is the 2022 Hyundai Elantra reliable?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2022 Hyundai Elantra has 7 recall campaigns and 102 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How many recalls does the 2022 Hyundai Elantra have?

The 2022 Hyundai Elantra has 7 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Hyundai Elantra?

The most commonly reported problems for the 2022 Hyundai Elantra are: Seat Belts, Unknown Or Other, Electrical System, Forward Collision Avoidance. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.

Is the 2022 Hyundai Elantra safe to buy?

The 2022 Hyundai Elantra has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 7 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.

What year Hyundai Elantra should I buy?

Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Hyundai Elantra are: 2022, 2023, 2024. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2017.

How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.

Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.