Hyundai Elantra 2022 recalls, problems, complaints and safety
NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls issued for the Hyundai Elantra 2022 and 102 complaints filed by owners. It has 55% fewer complaints than the average Hyundai Elantra from 2016–2025 (225 per year).
These are recalls issued for this model and year, not for your specific car. A car may already be repaired or may not be included. Confirm with your VIN on NHTSA.
Own or buying a Hyundai Elantra 2022? Enter its VIN to see its exact trim and engine, and confirm on NHTSA whether its recalls were repaired.
Recalls issued for the Hyundai Elantra 2022
Backup camera and sensors
NHTSA campaign 24V879000 · 2024-11-21
What happens
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.
The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.
Air bags
NHTSA campaign 22V632000 · 2022-08-18
What happens
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.
The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.
Seat belts
NHTSA campaign 22V354000 · 2022-05-19
What happens
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.
The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.
Seat belts
NHTSA campaign 22V218000 · 2022-04-01
What happens
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.
The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.
Seat belts
NHTSA campaign 22V123000 · 2022-03-03
What happens
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.
The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.
Complaints from other owners
102 complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of this model.
7 with a crash · 1 with a fire · 10 injuries
Most reported problems on the Hyundai Elantra 2022
- Seat belts: 23 (23% of complaints)
- Electrical system: 19 (19% of complaints)
- Forward collision avoidance: 17 (17% of complaints)
- Engine: 11 (11% of complaints)
- Brakes: 7 (7% of complaints)
Complaints are written by owners and NHTSA doesn't verify each one. They're useful to spot trends.
What to check before buying a Hyundai Elantra 2022
- Confirm by VIN on NHTSA that the recalls on this list were repaired.
- Check that every belt latches, retracts properly and is not frayed.
- Test lights, windows, locks, the screen and dashboard warning lights; have trouble codes scanned.
- Ask whether the system braked on its own for no reason ("phantom braking") and whether software updates are pending.
- Get an inspection from an independent mechanic before paying.
Safety rating (NCAP)
| Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
Hyundai Elantra recalls by year
- 2016 : 2 recalls · 293 complaints
- 2017 : 4 recalls · 767 complaints
- 2018 : 0 recalls · 283 complaints
- 2019 : 1 recalls · 251 complaints
- 2020 : 3 recalls · 253 complaints
- 2021 : 6 recalls · 131 complaints
- 2022 : 5 recalls · 102 complaints
- 2023 : 2 recalls · 98 complaints
- 2024 : 1 recalls · 54 complaints
- 2025 : 0 recalls · 22 complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls does the Hyundai Elantra 2022 have?
NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls issued for the Hyundai Elantra 2022. That doesn't mean every car has them open: confirm with the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at the dealer.
What is the most common problem with the Hyundai Elantra 2022?
In complaints filed with NHTSA, the most mentioned component is: seat belts (23 of 102 complaints). Complaints aren't verified one by one, but they show trends.
Model-level information from official NHTSA sources. Confirm by VIN on NHTSA. Not a substitute for a mechanical inspection.
Last updated: October 12, 2026. Sources: NHTSA vPIC (decoding), NHTSA Recalls, NHTSA Complaints and NHTSA NCAP (5-Star Safety Ratings).