Recalls
5campaigns
3 seat belt · 1 rear camera · 1 air bag
Source: NHTSA
Complaints
101filed
Owner reports, 2017–2026 shown
Source: NHTSA ODI
Crash tests
5★overall
★★★★★ Frontal 4★ · Side 5★ · Rollover 5★
Source: NHTSA NCAP
Fuel economy
54mpg combined
$1,209/yr at this week's prices
Source: EPA · EIA
Specs
1.6 L 4-cyl· Automatic
7 engine and transmission configurations
Source: NHTSA vPIC
Recalls (5)
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2022 Hyundai Elantra. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Rearview Image May Not Display/ FMVSS 111
Back over prevention · sensing system · camera
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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."
- Consequence
- 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 is 271.
67.8% repairedof 226,118 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Improperly Welded Air Bag Cover Emblem May Detach
Air bags · frontal
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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 is 234.
89.2% repairedof 247 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Seat Belt Pretensioners May Explode
Seat belts · front
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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 number for this recall is 229. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall numbers 21V-796, 22V-069, 22V-218, and 22V-123 for Accent, Elantra, and Elantra HEV vehicles. All Accent, Elantra, and Elantra HEV vehicles already repaired under the previous recalls will need to have the new remedy completed.
88.7% repairedof 230,233 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Seat Belt Pretensioners May Explode
Seat belts · front
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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 sent once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 223. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 22V-354. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
Repair progress not yet reported6,240 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Seat Belt Pretensioner May Explode
Seat belts · front
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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 recall is 220. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-796 and 22V-069. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 22V-354. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
Repair progress not yet reported140 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (101)
101 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The seat belts is mentioned most often.
6involved a crash
1involved a fire
9injuries reported
0deaths reported
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 101 |
|---|---|---|
| Seat belts | 23 | 22.8% |
| Unknown or other | 21 | 20.8% |
| Electrical system | 19 | 18.8% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 17 | 16.8% |
| Engine | 11 | 10.9% |
| Power train | 7 | 6.9% |
| Service brakes | 7 | 6.9% |
| Back over prevention | 6 | 5.9% |
| Lane departure | 4 | 4% |
| Air bags | 3 | 3% |
How 2022 compares with other Elantra years
Best and worst Elantra years →2017767
2018283
2019251
2020252
2021131
2022101
202398
202454
202522
20262
| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 767 | 4 |
| 2018 | 283 | 0 |
| 2019 | 251 | 1 |
| 2020 | 252 | 3 |
| 2021 | 131 | 6 |
| 2022 | 101 | 5 |
| 2023 | 98 | 2 |
| 2024 | 54 | 1 |
| 2025 | 22 | 0 |
| 2026 | 2 | 1 |
This year (2022)Other yearsStill collecting reports
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 5 stars overall
Overall★★★★★
Frontal crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 4★★★★★☆
Side crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
RolloverRollover risk 10.1%★★★★★
Compare fairly. Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Ratings apply to the tested configuration.
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2022 Hyundai Elantra 4 dr fwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 54 mpg combined
54
mpg combined
53
city
56
highway
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $1,250
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 165 g/mi
- EPA class
- Midsize Cars
What it costs you to run
$1,209per year
$101per month
278gallons a year
Miles ÷ 54 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 L 4-cyl · Automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 53 / 56 / 54 | $1,250 | 165 |
| 2 L 4-cyl · AV-S1 CVT | Front-Wheel Drive | 33 / 43 / 37 | $1,800 | 244 |
| 2 L 4-cyl · AV-S1 CVT | Front-Wheel Drive | 31 / 41 / 35 | $1,900 | 257 |
| 1.6 L 4-cyl · Automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 / 36 / 31 | $2,150 | 288 |
| 1.6 L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual | Front-Wheel Drive | 25 / 34 / 28 | $2,400 | 318 |
| 2 L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 / 31 / 25 | $3,300 | 358 |
| 2 L 4-cyl · Automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 / 30 / 23 | $3,550 | 388 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2022 Hyundai Elantra FAQ
How many recalls does the 2022 Hyundai Elantra have?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns: 24V879000 (rear camera), 22V632000 (air bag), 22V354000 (seat belt), 22V218000 (seat belt), 22V123000 (seat belt). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2022 Hyundai Elantra problems?
Owners filed 101 complaints with NHTSA. Seat belts (23), Unknown or other (21), Electrical system (19) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2022 Hyundai Elantra get?
EPA rates the 1.6 L 4-cyl · Automatic version at 53 city, 56 highway and 54 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2022 Hyundai Elantra get?
NHTSA rated the 2022 Hyundai Elantra 4 dr fwd 5 stars overall, with 4 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 5 stars rollover (10.1% rollover risk).
How does the 2022 Elantra compare with other years?
Among the 2017–2021 Hyundai Elantra model years at least five years old, the 2021 drew the fewest complaints (131) and the 2017 the most (767). The 2022 drew 101. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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