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The 2022 Hyundai Elantra is associated with 154 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 8 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Seat Belts, accounting for 27 reports (18% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 8 certified vehicle configurations spanning 1.6L 4-Cyl hybrid, 2l 4-cyl, and 1.6l 4-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 23 to 54 MPG combined.

Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 154 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 8 official campaigns
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Seat Belts (27 / 18%)
  • • Field Incident Signals: 8 crash / 1 fire / 6 injury reports
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: 5 / 5 Stars Overall Laboratory Score
  • • EPA Certified Range: 23–54 MPG across 8 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2022 Hyundai Elantra?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
Elantra Hybrid Blue Hybrid 1.6L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S6) 53 MPG 56 MPG 54 MPG — $1,150 / yr
Elantra Hybrid Hybrid 1.6L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S6) 49 MPG 52 MPG 50 MPG — $1,250 / yr
Elantra 2L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S1) 33 MPG 43 MPG 37 MPG — $1,650 / yr
Elantra 2L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S1) 31 MPG 41 MPG 35 MPG — $1,750 / yr
Elantra 1.6L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) 28 MPG 36 MPG 31 MPG — $2,000 / yr
Elantra 1.6L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 25 MPG 34 MPG 28 MPG — $2,200 / yr
Elantra N 2L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 22 MPG 31 MPG 25 MPG — $3,050 / yr
Elantra N 2L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S8) 20 MPG 30 MPG 23 MPG — $3,300 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2022 Hyundai Elantra?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
4 DR FWD 10.100000000000001%
Hybrid 4 DR FWD 10.100000000000001%
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Standard and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Standard in official NHTSA records for tested 2022 Hyundai Elantra models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2022 Hyundai Elantra?

Summary of 154 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
154
Crash Reports
8
Fire Reports
1
Complaints w/ Injury
6
Total Injuries
7

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Seat Belts 27 complaints
Electrical System 11 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance 11 complaints
Powertrain 11 complaints (1 crash)
Engine 9 complaints

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2022 Hyundai Elantra problems & component breakdown (60 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2022 Hyundai Elantra?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #24V879000 Active Recall
Affected Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Defect 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."

Free Manufacturer 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.
NHTSA Campaign #24V528000 Active Recall
Affected Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULE

Defect Summary: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Veloster N, 2019-2023 Genesis G70, 2022-2023 Elantra N, and Kona N vehicles. The fuel pump may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will update engine control module software. In addition, dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pump assembly, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 9, 2024. Some interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 3, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 262 and 023G.
NHTSA Campaign #23V589000 Active Recall
Affected Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Defect Summary: 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.

Free Manufacturer 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.
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Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2022 Hyundai Elantra

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2022 Hyundai Elantra

How many safety recalls does the 2022 Hyundai Elantra have?

The 2022 Hyundai Elantra is associated with 8 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

View all 8 recall campaigns & remedy details →
Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2022 Hyundai Elantra?

NHTSA records list 154 consumer defect complaints for the 2022 Hyundai Elantra. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Seat Belts, appearing in 27 filings (18% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2022 Hyundai Elantra?

Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2022 Hyundai Elantra earned an Overall Safety Rating of 5 out of 5 stars across 2 tested configuration(s).

Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.

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Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2022 Hyundai Elantra get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2022 Hyundai Elantra range from 23 to 54 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

Compare MPG ratings across all certified trims →
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

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