The Lemon Index2022 Hyundai Elantra.
The 2022 Hyundai Elantra is about average by owner complaints: 137 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 95, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about electrical, it has 5 recalls, and it gets 23 to 54 mpg combined. The best Hyundai Elantra year is 2015.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 159 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Hyundai Elantra year. 2022 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 5K to 33K miles on the car (13 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 5
- back over prevention 2024
Due to a damaged printed circuit board, the rearview camera image may fail to display.
- airbags 2022
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.
- seat belts 2022
In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.
Show all 5 recalls
- seat belts 2022
In the event of a crash, the front driver and passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.
- seat belts 2022
In the event of a crash, the front passenger-side seat belt pretensioner may explode upon deployment.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Hyundai told dealers about
Hyundai sent dealers 106 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Certain Hyundai vehicles may not be equipped with an immobilizer
- Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
- Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) warning
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- ClosedSeat belt pretensioners may rupture2022–2023
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Hyundai Elantra Hybrid 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $1200–3450 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 1.6L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
The display screen goes out and displays a black screen not enabling the display of the GPS system
2022 Hyundai Elantra owner · NHTSA complaint 11653666
More owner reports
Horn stopped working after 10,000 miles. Unable to alert other drivers in case of an emergency situation
NHTSA complaint 11515437
My horn has ceased functioning. I have seen in forums this is a very common issue.
NHTSA complaint 11498860
Quick answers
Is the 2022 Hyundai Elantra reliable?
About average by government complaints. It drew about the average number of complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 95; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Hyundai Elantra year by this measure is 2015.
What are the most common 2022 Hyundai Elantra problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (25%), automatic emergency braking (21%) and seat belts (21%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2022 Hyundai Elantra have?
5 safety recalls (latest: back over prevention). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2022 Hyundai Elantra get?
23 to 54 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2022 Hyundai Elantra safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
Does the 2022 Hyundai Elantra have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 10% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2022 Hyundai Elantra cost in fuel a year?
About $1200 to $3450 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2022 Hyundai Elantra have?
1.6L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl.
What Hyundai Elantra year is better than the 2022?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2015, 2014 and 2016.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works