2022 Hyundai Elantra Problems
What owners have reported about the 2022 Hyundai Elantra, which problems come up most, at what mileage, and which recalls to check.
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
Is the 2022 Hyundai Elantra a good year?
It's one of the better years for the Elantra. Owners have filed 102 complaints with NHTSA, the 15th most of 17 Elantra model years. The most reported problems involve the seat Belts, electrical system and emergency braking system.
102 complaints 5 recalls, 1 injury risk 15th worst of 17 Elantra years
Top 2022 Hyundai Elantra problems
Seat belt problems
23 complaints (23%) name the seat Belts.
Electrical problems
19 complaints (19%) name the electrical system, most often the horn.
Emergency braking problems
17 complaints (17%) name the emergency braking system, most often the warnings and adaptive cruise control.
Engine problems
11 complaints (11%) name the engine.
Which parts fail most
Share of complaints that name each system. One complaint can name several.
When problems were reported
Complaints by the year the problem happened.
2022 Hyundai Elantra recalls
Camera
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." A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's visibility and increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge.
Recall 24V879000 · Nov 2024Airbag emblem may detach during deployment
Injury riskThe emblem on the driver's front airbag cover may not have been welded properly. When the airbag deploys, the emblem can come loose and strike the driver, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: The dealer will replace the driver's front airbag at no cost to you.
Recall 22V632000 · Aug 2022Pretensioner, Front
In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment. An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.
Fix: Dealers will secure the seat belt pretensioner(s) with a cap, free of charge. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall numbers 21V-796, 22V-069, 22V-218, and 22V-123 for Accent, Elantra, and Elantra HEV vehicles.
Recall 22V354000 · May 2022Pretensioner, Front
In the event of a crash, the front driver and passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment. Exploding seat belt pretensioners can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available.
Recall 22V218000 · Apr 2022Pretensioner, Front
In the event of a crash, the front passenger-side seat belt pretensioner may explode upon deployment. An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-796 and 22V-069.
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Elantra years to avoid
Total NHTSA complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so their totals will keep climbing. See the full comparison.
Common questions
Is the 2022 Hyundai Elantra a reliable year?
It's one of the better years for the Elantra. Owners have filed 102 complaints with NHTSA, the 15th most of 17 Elantra model years. The most reported problems involve the seat Belts, electrical system and emergency braking system.
What are the most common 2022 Hyundai Elantra problems?
Owners most often report problems with the seat Belts, electrical system, emergency braking system and engine. 23 complaints (23%) name the seat Belts.
How many recalls does the 2022 Hyundai Elantra have?
5. Camera (24V879000); Airbag emblem may detach during deployment (22V632000); Pretensioner, Front (22V354000). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.
Should I buy a used 2022 Hyundai Elantra?
Ask for service records covering the seat Belts, confirm the recall work was done, and compare with the 2024, 2023 and 2022 models, which have the fewest complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports. Counts include each complaint once per model year.