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2022 Hyundai Elantra: recalls and problems

7 recalls and 158 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system.

7recalls
158complaints
9crashes reported
1fires reported
12injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Electrical System38 · 24%
  • Seat Belts29 · 18%
  • Unknown Or Other27 · 17%
  • Forward Collision Avoidance24 · 15%
  • Engine21 · 13%
  • Power Train19 · 12%
  • Vehicle Speed Control12 · 8%
  • Service Brakes11 · 7%
  • Lane Departure9 · 6%
  • Back Over Prevention7 · 4%

What owners report

Forward Collision Avoidance

Hyundai's forward collision warning light is on and won't allow me to use cruise control. i've tried cleaning the area, but still won't turn off. it did turn off for about an hour and while on the freeway using cruise control it came back on.

Electrical System

The vehicle's cruise control, which was set at 63 mph, set itself to 110 mph and began to accelerate before i turned it off. i reset the cruise control, and it happened again immediately afterwards.

Power Train

Complete and sudden clutch failure and unable to shift into any gear. no clutch slippage or change in engage point/clutch burning smell. was traveling at relatively low speed (35mph). dealership tried to get me to tell my insurance company it was due to water damage and then quoted me almost 7,000 to replace the clutch.

Service BrakesCrash

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.

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2022 Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering ELANTRA N, ELANTRA, ELANTRA HYBRID. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.