2022 Hyundai Elantra Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2022 Hyundai Elantra. Part of Generation 7 — 2021–present.

20212023
Complaints
128
per 10K Sold
10.9
US Sales
117,177
Crashes
5
Fires
1
Injuries
3
Fatalities
Recalls
5

Worst 2022 Hyundai Elantra Problems

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

#123 complaints

Seat Belt Issues

#215 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:32,000 mi
#39 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:24,519 mi
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2022 Hyundai Elantra.

Seat Belt Issues
23
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
15
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
32,000
Engine Problems
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
24,519
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Horn
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Warning
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Assist
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Interior Panels:Dashboard
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Sunroof/Moonroof
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2022 Hyundai Elantra

5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~462,978 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."

22V632000Air Bags:frontal
~247 affected

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.

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.

22V218000Seat Belts:front · Seat Belts:pretensioner
~6,240 affected

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.

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.

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2022 Hyundai Elantra — FAQ

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

Is the 2022 Hyundai Elantra reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2022 Hyundai Elantra has 128 NHTSA complaints, 5 crash-related, and 5 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Seat Belt Issues with 23 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2022 Hyundai Elantra?
Top reported problems: Seat Belt Issues (23 complaints); Electrical Faults (15 complaints, avg 32,000 mi); Engine Problems (9 complaints, avg 24,519 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?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 29,195 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?
NHTSA complaints for the 2022 Hyundai Elantra include 5 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 3 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 have any recalls?
Yes — 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 462,978 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?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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

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

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