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Hyundai Elantra 2022 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2022 Hyundai Elantra: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

102Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
5Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
3Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
9Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems38 complaints

38 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 24V879000.

Seat Belts23 complaints

23 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 22V123000, 22V218000, 22V354000.

Unknown Or Other21 complaints

21 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System20 complaints

20 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags4 complaints

4 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 22V632000.

Wheels3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

22V123000Reported March 3, 2022 - 140 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on March 3, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 140 vehicles across all affected models.

22V218000Reported April 1, 2022 - 6,240 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on April 1, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 6,240 vehicles across all affected models.

22V354000Reported May 19, 2022 - 230,233 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on May 19, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 230,233 vehicles across all affected models.

22V632000Reported August 18, 2022 - 247 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on August 18, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 247 vehicles across all affected models.

24V879000Reported November 21, 2024 - 226,118 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on November 21, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 226,118 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

RQ22003Opened August 8, 2022 - Closed May 26, 2023

Seat Belt Pretensioners May Rupture. Resulted in recall campaign 23V094000.

RQ22003Opened August 8, 2022 - Closed May 26, 2023

Seat Belt Pretensioners May Rupture. Resulted in recall campaign 23V094000.

RQ22003Opened August 8, 2022 - Closed May 26, 2023

Seat Belt Pretensioners May Rupture. Resulted in recall campaign 23V094000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20212
202234
202313
202420
202517
202616
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.