Before buying a used 2022 Hyundai Elantra, check whether recall repairs were completed, how it scored in crash tests and what owners report most often. Ask the seller for service records covering any recall listed below.
A 0–100 grade from public NHTSA data — higher means fewer reported problems. How it's calculated
2022 Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.
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101 complaints filed with NHTSA (6 involving a crash, 1 a fire). Most-reported areas:
Source: NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified reports, not confirmed defects.
| Version | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elantra — Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo, SIDI | 8.4 L/100 km (28 mpg) | 6.5 L/100 km (36 mpg) | 7.6 L/100 km (31 mpg) |
| Elantra — Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 7.6 L/100 km (31 mpg) | 5.7 L/100 km (41 mpg) | 6.7 L/100 km (35 mpg) |
| Elantra — Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Stop-Start | 7.1 L/100 km (33 mpg) | 5.5 L/100 km (43 mpg) | 6.4 L/100 km (37 mpg) |
| Elantra — Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo, SIDI | 9.4 L/100 km (25 mpg) | 6.9 L/100 km (34 mpg) | 8.4 L/100 km (28 mpg) |
| Elantra Hybrid — Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4.8 L/100 km (49 mpg) | 4.5 L/100 km (52 mpg) | 4.7 L/100 km (50 mpg) |
| Elantra Hybrid Blue — Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4.4 L/100 km (53 mpg) | 4.2 L/100 km (56 mpg) | 4.4 L/100 km (54 mpg) |
Source: U.S. EPA / fueleconomy.gov. Converted to L/100 km for Canadian buyers.
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. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-796 and 22V-069. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 22V-354. Vehicles already repaired under this…
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Elantra and 2020 Accent vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver and passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed on May 31, 2022. A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 223. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 22V-354.…
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. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall numbers 21V-796, 22V-069, 22V-218, and 22V-123 for Accent, Elantra, and Elantra HEV vehicles. All Accent,…
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Elantra N and 2022-2023 Elantra vehicles. The emblem on the cover of the driver's front air bag may not have been welded properly, which can result in the emblem detaching upon deployment.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 14, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 234.
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."
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.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. Canadian-market vehicles can have different recalls — check Transport Canada's recall database. Always confirm recall status for a specific VIN with a dealer.