2022 Hyundai Elantra reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2022 Hyundai Elantra — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 131
- 131 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- SEAT BELTS
- 23 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 5
- see below
- Reported harm
- 5 reported crashes · 3 injuries · 1 fire
What owners report fails — 2022 Hyundai Elantra
- SEAT BELTS 23
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 20
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15
- ENGINE 10
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS 9
5 recalls on record for the 2022 Hyundai Elantra
- NHTSA 24V879000 · 2025 · BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CA A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's visibility and increases the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 22V218000 · 2022 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT Exploding seat belt pretensioners can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in
- NHTSA 22V632000 · 2022 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL A detached air bag cover emblem may strike a vehicle occupant, which can increase the risk of injury.
- NHTSA 22V354000 · 2022 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result i
- NHTSA 22V123000 · 2022 · SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulti
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2022 Hyundai Elantra
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2022 Hyundai Elantra units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2022 Hyundai Elantra reliable?
NHTSA has 131 consumer complaints on record for the 2022 Hyundai Elantra and 5 recalls. The most-reported problem area is seat belts (23 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2022 Hyundai Elantra units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Hyundai Elantra?
Owners most often report problems with: seat belts (23), unknown or other (20), electrical system (15), engine (10). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2022 Hyundai Elantra?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.