repaired · 2026 Q3
Sensing system: camera
Risk. A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's visibility and increases the risk of a crash.
2022 Hyundai ElantraProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 102 owner complaints about the 2022 Hyundai Elantra, most often about the seat belts. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-879 the manufacturer reports only 65% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 8, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 Hyundai Elantra has problems
102 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
23Seat belts
19Electrical system
17Forward collision avoidance1 crash/fire/injury
11Engine1 crash/fire/injury
7Service brakes2 crash/fire/injury
7Power train
6Back over prevention
4Air bags
4Lane departure
1610 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Seat belts | 23 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 19 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 17 | 1 |
| Engine | 11 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 7 | 2 |
| Power train | 7 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 6 | 0 |
| Air bags | 4 | 3 |
| Lane departure | 4 | 1 |
| 10 other systems | 16 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2022 Hyundai Elantra recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2025 Q2
Air bags: frontal
Risk. A detached air bag cover emblem may strike a vehicle occupant, which can increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2024 Q3
Seat belts: front
Risk. An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.
no report yet
Seat belts: front
Risk. Exploding seat belt pretensioners can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.
Show 1 more recall
no report yet
Seat belts: front
Risk. An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Hyundai.
Best & worst years
2022 vs. every other Elantra year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Elantra median. How we score
'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2022 Hyundai Elantra safety ratings
2022 Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 5 stars (10.1% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2022 Hyundai Elantra, and the recalls they led to.
- Seat Belt Pretensioners May RuptureLed to recall 23V-094
In owners' words
What Elantra owners report
Recent seat belts complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
FAULTY REARVIEW CAMERA My 2022 Hyundai Elantra sedan rearview camera fails to display clear image or displays no image when shift gear is in reverse position. 2021 and 2022 Hyundai Elantra sedan models were recalled - Recall #271. I need my vehicle repaired but have been told by Hyundai Corporate…
Teenage daughter was in seat belt. Laid over a little when she sat back up the seat belt tighten around her waist and would not release. When tried to pull down from top it continue to tighten and lock around abdomen. With every small move it locked up more until there was no choice but you cut the…
The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Elantra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V354000 (Seat Belts); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer…
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