How many recalls does the 2022 Hyundai Elantra have?

The 2022 Hyundai Elantra has 5 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2022 Hyundai Elantra has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2022 Hyundai Elantra?

Of 135 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is seat belts.

2022 Hyundai Elantra Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2022 Hyundai Elantra has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 462,978 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 135 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the seat belts. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

BACK OVER PREVENTION 24V879000 2024-11-21 226,118 affected

Defect

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…

Consequence

A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's visibility and increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

AIR BAGS 22V632000 2022-08-18 247 affected

Defect

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

SEAT BELTS 22V354000 2022-05-19 230,233 affected

Defect

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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,…

SEAT BELTS 22V218000 2022-04-01 6,240 affected

Defect

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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…

SEAT BELTS 22V123000 2022-03-03 140 affected

Defect

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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…

Complaints by component

SEAT BELTS

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ENGINE

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

SERVICE BRAKES

POWER TRAIN

BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING

Total complaints135

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Backup camera shows only black screen with dark gray guidelines with display moving across the screen then resetting to start moving again. No availability visible for backing up.”

BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING · reported 2026-05-31

“Backup camera shows only black screen with dark gray guidelines with display moving across the screen then resetting to start moving again. No availability visible for backing up.”

BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS · reported 2026-05-31

“The contact owns a 2022 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. Additionally, there was an abnormally strong gasoline odor coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic; however, the…”

ENGINE · reported 2026-04-13

“Federal safety recall fraud and vehicle endangerment report vehicle: 2022 hyundai elantra blue hybrid | involved dealerships: earnhardt hyundai north scottsdale & larry h. Miller hyundai peoria this complaint documents severe federal safety recall fraud and mechanical endangerment by authorized…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2026-04-02

“Federal safety recall fraud and vehicle endangerment report vehicle: 2022 hyundai elantra blue hybrid | involved dealerships: earnhardt hyundai north scottsdale & larry h. Miller hyundai peoria this complaint documents severe federal safety recall fraud and mechanical endangerment by authorized…”

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL · reported 2026-04-02

“Federal safety recall fraud and vehicle endangerment report vehicle: 2022 hyundai elantra blue hybrid | involved dealerships: earnhardt hyundai north scottsdale & larry h. Miller hyundai peoria this complaint documents severe federal safety recall fraud and mechanical endangerment by authorized…”

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING · reported 2026-04-02

“The horn on my vehicle all of a sudden does not work. Im afraid that I'll be in a accident because im unable to blow it. Plenty times ive almost been in a accident & it was literally nothing I could do because my horn isnt working. Secondly, something is going in with the suspension on the right…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2026-02-17

“The horn on my vehicle all of a sudden does not work. Im afraid that I'll be in a accident because im unable to blow it. Plenty times ive almost been in a accident & it was literally nothing I could do because my horn isnt working. Secondly, something is going in with the suspension on the right…”

SUSPENSION · reported 2026-02-17