2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid
Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 29 |
| 2022 | 39 |
| 2023 | 53 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 0 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
28% of complaints: electrical system — 11 distinct reports on file.
23% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 9 distinct reports on file.
21% of complaints: power train — 8 distinct reports on file.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated his wife parked the vehicle in the garage and turned off the vehicle. When he walked outside, he noticed the vehicle had rolled out of the garage and struck a parked vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 20220823
18% of complaints: engine — 7 distinct reports on file.
10% of complaints: service brakes — 4 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYSAFETY TIMELINE
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.
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.
Campaign 22V123000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
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.
Campaign 22V354000 — check if this car was fixed
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Elantra HEV vehicles. A software error in the motor control unit may cause unintended vehicle acceleration after the brake pedal is released.
Remedy: Dealers will update the motor control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 29, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 248.
Campaign 23V589000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
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.
Campaign 24V879000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (11 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (9 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for power train issues (8 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 22V123000 (seat belts) has been completed.
- Verify recall 22V354000 (seat belts) has been completed.
- Verify recall 23V589000 (electrical system, vehicle speed control) has been completed.
- Verify recall 24V879000 (back over prevention) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.