2022 Hyundai Elantra problems and complaints
Owners have filed 100 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Hyundai Elantra. The most-reported areas: Seat Belts (23), Unknown Or Other (21), Electrical System (19).
Key takeaways
- 100 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 6 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 9 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 23 | 23% |
| Unknown Or Other | 21 | 21% |
| Electrical System | 19 | 19% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 16 | 16% |
| Engine | 11 | 11% |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 7% |
| Power Train | 7 | 7% |
| Back Over Prevention | 6 | 6% |
| Lane Departure | 4 | 4% |
| Air Bags | 3 | 3% |
| Wheels | 3 | 3% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Service Brakes - filed 2026-09-02
Braking system failed to brake properly. It feels like even though the brakes were pressed all the way down, the car did not brake as it should. Also, the automatic collision avoidance system did not respond.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-08-19
I own a 2022 Hyundai Elantra N Line. The HVAC system began malfunctioning when the center/forward-facing dashboard vents stopped producing airflow, while the side vents continued to work. Changing the HVAC mode does not properly redirect airflow to the center vents as intended. The vehicle was inspected and diagnosed,...
Electrical System,engine - filed 2026-08-18
Horn not functioning. Engine mount needs replacement.
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.