Worst 2022 Hyundai Elantra Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Seat Belt Issues
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2022 Hyundai Elantra.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Belt Issues | 23 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 15 | — | — | 32,000 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 9 | — | 1 | 24,519 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Interior Panels:Dashboard | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2022 Hyundai Elantra
5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~462,978 vehicles.
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."
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.
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.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Elantra and 2020 Accent vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver and passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.
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.
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2022 Hyundai Elantra — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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