Every 2022 Hyundai Elantra recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA 24V528000
Dec 7, 2024Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump:Control/Drive Module
- Problem
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Veloster N, 2019-2023 Genesis G70, 2022-2023 Elantra N, and Kona N vehicles. The fuel pump may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power.
- Risk
- A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will update engine control module software. In addition, dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pump assembly, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 9, 2024. Some interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 3, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 262 and 023G.
Full recall details for 24V528000 →Back Over Prevention · NHTSA 24V879000
Nov 21, 2024Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's visibility and increases the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 24V879000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 23V589000
Aug 18, 2023Electrical System
- Problem
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Elantra HEV vehicles. A software error in the motor control unit may cause unintended vehicle acceleration after the brake pedal is released.
- Risk
- Unintended vehicle acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will update the motor control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 29, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 248.
Full recall details for 23V589000 →Air Bags · NHTSA 22V632000
Aug 18, 2022Air Bags:Frontal
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A detached air bag cover emblem may strike a vehicle occupant, which can increase the risk of injury.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 22V632000 →Power Train · NHTSA 22V746000
Jun 10, 2022Power Train:Automatic Transmission
- Problem
- Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe, Sonata, Veloster N, 2022 Santa Cruz, Elantra N, and Kona N vehicles. The vehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction, which can result in a complete loss of drive power.
- Risk
- Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary. Dealers will also update the transmission control unit software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 236.
Full recall details for 22V746000 →Seat Belts · NHTSA 22V354000
May 19, 2022Seat Belts:Front
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.
- Fix
- 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, Elantra, and Elantra HEV vehicles already repaired under the previous recalls will need to have the new remedy completed.
Full recall details for 22V354000 →Seat Belts · NHTSA 22V123000
Mar 3, 2022Seat Belts:Front
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury.
- Fix
- 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 recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
Full recall details for 22V123000 →Seat Belts · NHTSA 22V218000
Jan 4, 2022Seat Belts:Front
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- Exploding seat belt pretensioners can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.
- Fix
- 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. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
Full recall details for 22V218000 →
2022 Hyundai Elantra complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 158 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Hyundai Elantra, reporting 9 crashes, 1 fires, 12 injuries. Hyundai has issued at least 74 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Electrical System41
- Forward Collision Avoidance33
- Seat Belts29
- Unknown Or Other27
- Engine21
- Power Train19
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (70)
- Unknown Or Other (16)
- Power Train (14)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (9)
- Visibility (7)
- Exterior Lighting (6)
Read Hyundai Elantra owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 158 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Hyundai Elantra. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“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).”
2022 HYUNDAI ELANTRA NSep 11, 2026 · AR
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11763653
Injury reportedCrash
“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.”
2022 HYUNDAI ELANTRASep 2, 2026 · LA
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11761555
Injury reportedCrash
“I was slowly pulling into a parking spot in a lot. As I approached the curb, I gently pressed the brake to come to a complete stop. However, instead of stopping, the vehicle suddenly and forcefully accelerated forward very fast without warning, resulting in a crash.”
2022 HYUNDAI ELANTRA HYBRIDJul 28, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11676850
“over the course of a year I get a "Transmission system error! Check Transmission oil Immediately" message. happened on April 15 2025, again June 20 2025 but car went into limp mode and did not go into 2nd and 4th gear.”
2022 HYUNDAI ELANTRA NJul 13, 2026 · VA
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11750026
Injury reportedCrash
“My car was hit from the rear by another vehicle while I was traveling with my [XXX] daughter. The impact was very strong, and one of the tires came off. None of the airbags deployed, and I feel there may have been an issue with the airbag system.”
2022 HYUNDAI ELANTRAJun 19, 2026 · IL
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11745326
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