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US recalls (5)
Back over prevention: sensing system, camera
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 and remedy
Risk: 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: frontal
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 and remedy
Risk: 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: front
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 and remedy
Risk: 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, 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.
Seat belts: front
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 and remedy
Risk: 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 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.
Seat belts: pretensioner
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 and remedy
Risk: 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 replaced by NHTSA recall number 22V-354. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
Canadian recalls (8)
Show 8 Canadian recalls
Other
2025-11-17 · campaign 2025-636
Issue :
Hyundai Auto Canada is conducting an extended warranty campaign for certain vehicles as water could enter the horn assembly and cause the horn's electrical contacts to corrode. As a result, the horn may not work properly or at all.
Safety risk:
A horn that doesn't work properly could prevent a driver from warning others of a danger and create an unsafe situation.
Corrective Actions:
To reduce the safety risk, Hyundai advises you to test the horn regularly. Hyundai will notify owners in writing and advise you to contact a dealership if your horn doesn't work properly. Hyundai will provide an extended warranty of 10 years/200 000 km to replace the horn for free if it fails.
Visual system
2024-11-20 · campaign 2024-709
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the rearview camera may not have been manufactured properly. Over time, the camera could fail and cause the rearview camera image not to display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the vehicle is reversing.
Note: For the Santa Fe model, this recall affects both Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid models. For the Elantra model, this recall affects both Elantra and Elantra Hybrid models.
Safety Risk:
A rearview camera image that doesn't display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Hyundai will notify owners in writing and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the rearview camera.
Fuel system
2024-07-11 · campaign 2024-403
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the high-pressure fuel pump could fail. If this happens, the engine may run rough and the check engine light may turn on. This could also cause a sudden loss of engine power while driving.
Note: For the Elantra, Kona and Veloster models, this recall only affects the N performance versions.
Safety Risk:
A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Hyundai will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the engine control module software. The high-pressure fuel pump will be replaced, if necessary.
Powertrain
2023-08-18 · campaign 2023-468
Issue:
On certain Elantra hybrid models, the vehicle could slowly accelerate after the brake pedal is released.
Note: This problem can only happen under certain conditions after the vehicle enters "fail-safe" mode.
Safety Risk:
A vehicle that accelerates on its own could create the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Hyundai will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the motor control unit (MCU) software.
Powertrain
2022-10-06 · campaign 2022-568
Issue:
On certain vehicles, a fault in the transmission oil pump can cause the vehicle to enter "fail-safe mode". When this happens, a programming error can cause a sudden loss of power to the wheels after 20-30 seconds.
Note: This recall only affects certain vehicles equipped with an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT).
Safety Risk:
A sudden loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Hyundai will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the transmission. The dealer will also update the transmission control unit software.
Airbag
2022-08-18 · campaign 2022-471 · 41 vehicles
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the plastic emblem on the steering wheel airbag cover could detach and become a projectile when the airbag inflates in a crash.
Safety Risk:
Projectiles in the occupant compartment could increase the risk of an injury.
Corrective Actions:
Hyundai will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the steering wheel airbag.
Seats and restraints
2022-05-19 · campaign 2022-259
Issue:
On certain vehicles, there may be a problem with the driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners. As a result, the seat belt pretensioners could explode in a crash. If this happens, small pieces of metal could hit people in the vehicle.
Note: This recall affects Elantra and Elantra Hybrid models, and replaces recalls R0209 (Transport Canada No. 2022-098) and R0200 (Transport Canada No. 2021-627). Vehicles that were repaired under those recalls also require this repair.
Safety Risk:
A seat belt pretensioner that explodes could create a risk of injury.
Corrective Actions:
Hyundai will notify owners by mail and instruct you to bring your vehicle to a dealership to install a protective cap over the driver and front passenger's seat belt pretensioners.
Seats and restraints
2022-03-04 · campaign 2022-098 · 279 vehicles
This recall was replaced by Transport Canada Recall No. 2022-259.
Issue:
On certain vehicles, there may be a problem with the front passenger seat belt pretensioner. As a result, the front passenger seat belt pretensioner could explode in a crash. If this happens, small pieces of metal could hit people in the vehicle.
Note: This recall affects Elantra and Elantra Hybrid models.
Safety Risk:
A seat belt pretensioner that explodes could create a risk of injury.
Corrective Actions:
Hyundai will notify owners by mail and instruct you to bring your vehicle to a dealer to replace the front passenger's seat belt and pretensioner assembly.
Owner complaints (102)
Owners filed 102 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Hyundai Elantra (7 crashes, 1 fires, 10 injuries reported). Among 35 model years of this model, it ranks #26 for the most complaints (median 197).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Seat belts | 23 | |
| Unknown or other | 21 | |
| Electrical system | 19 | |
| Forward collision avoidance | 17 | |
| Engine | 11 | |
| Service brakes | 7 | |
| Power train | 7 | |
| Back over prevention | 6 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2022 Hyundai Elantra.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2022 Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 5★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2022 Hyundai Elantra version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Elantra 1.6 L Automatic (AM-S7) | 28 | 36 | 31 | $2,150 |
| Elantra 1.6 L Manual 6-spd | 25 | 34 | 28 | $2,400 |
| Elantra 2.0 L Automatic (AV-S1) | 31 | 41 | 35 | $1,900 |
| Elantra 2.0 L Automatic (AV-S1) | 33 | 43 | 37 | $1,800 |
| Elantra Hybrid 1.6 L Automatic (AM-S6) | 49 | 52 | 50 | $1,350 |
| Elantra Hybrid Blue 1.6 L Automatic (AM-S6) | 53 | 56 | 54 | $1,250 |
| Elantra N 2.0 L Automatic (AM-S8) | 20 | 30 | 23 | $3,550 |
| Elantra N 2.0 L Manual 6-spd | 22 | 31 | 25 | $3,300 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.