2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid.

20212023
Complaints
67
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
4
Fatalities
Recalls
4

Worst 2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#110 complaints

Electrical Faults

#29 complaints

Unintended Acceleration

Avg mileage:7,600 mi
#38 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:16,000 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid.

Electrical Faults
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
7,600
Transmission / Drivetrain
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
16,000
Engine Problems
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
7,600
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Assist
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Horn
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hybrid Propulsion System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid

4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~494,488 vehicles.

24V879000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
~226,118 affected

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."

23V589000Electrical System · Unintended Acceleration
~37,997 affected

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.

22V354000Seat Belts:front · Seat Belts:pretensioner
~230,233 affected

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.

22V123000Seat Belts:pretensioner · Seat Belts:front
~140 affected

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Elantra and Elantra HEV vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front passenger-side seat belt pretensioner may explode upon deployment.

Other Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Years

2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid has 67 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 4 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 10 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (10 complaints); Unintended Acceleration (9 complaints, avg 7,600 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (8 complaints, avg 16,000 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 10,400 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid?
NHTSA complaints for the 2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid include 3 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 4 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes — 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 494,488 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Hyundai Elantra Hybrid reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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