The 2022 Hyundai Elantra's elevated safety profile includes 4 recall campaigns and 91 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

22V3540002022-19-05

SEAT BELTS:FRONT

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.

An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.

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22V1230002022-03-03

SEAT BELTS:FRONT

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.

An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury.

View at NHTSA

22V2180002022-01-04

SEAT BELTS:FRONT

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.

Exploding seat belt pretensioners can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.

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View all 4 recalls

22V6320002022-18-08

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

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.

A detached air bag cover emblem may strike a vehicle occupant, which can increase the risk of injury.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2022 Hyundai Elantra has accumulated 91 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with seat belts leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Seat Belts22

02Unknown Or Other9

03Forward Collision Avoidance8

04Engine7

05Electrical System7

91 total across 1 model years (2022–2022)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Hyundai Elantra Fuel Economy

23–54mpg combined

20-53city

30-56hwy

$800-$2,500/yr

With 8 configurations tested, the 2022 Hyundai Elantra ranges from 23 to 54 MPG combined. That's a 31 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim

Elantra Hybrid Blue - Automatic (AM-S6)

54mpg

1.6L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

53 city56 hwy~$800/yr9/10 Clean

Elantra Hybrid - Automatic (AM-S6)

50mpg

1.6L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

49 city52 hwy~$900/yr9/10 Clean

Elantra - Automatic (AV-S1)

35mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

31 city41 hwy~$1,250/yr7/10 Clean

Elantra - Automatic (AM-S7)

31mpg

1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

28 city36 hwy~$1,400/yr7/10 Clean

Elantra - Manual 6-spd

28mpg

1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

25 city34 hwy~$1,550/yr6/10 Average

Elantra N - Manual 6-spd

25mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

22 city31 hwy~$2,300/yr5/10 Average

Elantra N - Automatic (AM-S8)

23mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

20 city30 hwy~$2,500/yr5/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2022 Hyundai Elantra

34States

30%in top 3

If you're near Texas, you're in luck: 13% of listings are there. But with 34 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

TXTexas

2,95513%

FLFlorida

2,0029%

CACalifornia

1,9628%

PAPennsylvania

1,4386%

GAGeorgia

1,4006%

DEDelaware

9734%

AZArizona

9014%

NYNew York

8614%

NJNew Jersey

7213%

NCNorth Carolina

7183%

OHOhio

7153%

MOMissouri

6873%

ILIllinois

6713%

DCWashington DC

6483%

MDMaryland

6163%

TNTennessee

4992%

INIndiana

4382%

WAWashington

4352%

RIRhode Island

4262%

OK350

CT306

NH289

AL269

OR260

UT231

MN228

WI228

CO204

VA200

MA184

NV182

MI160

LA147

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2022.

2022 Hyundai Elantra Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2022 Hyundai Elantra a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2022 Hyundai Elantra. There are 4 recalls to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2022 Hyundai Elantra?

NHTSA shows 4 recall campaigns for the 2022 Hyundai Elantra. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2022 Hyundai Elantra?

You'll get between 23 and 54 MPG combined from the 2022 Hyundai Elantra, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2022 Hyundai Elantra?

SEAT BELTS problems top the list with 91 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.