2022 Hyundai ELANTRA problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
100 owner complaints analyzed
5 distinct recall campaigns
23,825 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2022 model year. Data snapshot: . 9 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Seat Belts is the most frequently named component, appearing in 23 of 100 complaints (23.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 14 | 14.0% |
| Transmission and shifting | 5 | 5.0% |
| Engine operation | 4 | 4.0% |
| Steering behavior | 4 | 4.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 1.0% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 1.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 23 |
| Unknown Or Other | 21 |
| Electrical System | 17 |
| Engine | 11 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 9 |
| Power Train | 7 |
| Service Brakes | 7 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 6 |
Seat Belts: 23; Unknown Or Other: 21; Electrical System: 17; Engine: 11; Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings: 9; Power Train: 7; Service Brakes: 7; Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control: 6
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 5 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 3 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 5; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (5). 91 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 34 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2024 | 20 |
| 2025 | 17 |
| 2026 | 14 |
2021: 2; 2022: 34; 2023: 13; 2024: 20; 2025: 17; 2026: 14
Pattern summary
Seat Belts leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 14 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 5 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 4 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11454885 · 2022-03-02 (March 2, 2022)
On 2/26/2022, while driving East bound 134 at night. AEB of my 2022 Elantra kicked in. The first time AEB kicked in hard and I lost control of the car for a split moment. The warning sounds as the AEB activated and I swerved slightly (within my lane). This happened while I still had sufficient safety distance with the car in front of me and before the car in front of me began braking. The second time this happened was 10 minutes later, when there were no cars next to, behind, or in front of me. Same thing happened where AEB suddenly activated u…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11454885 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11463681 · 2022-05-06 (May 6, 2022)
I attempted to make a complete stop at a stop sign. The brakes wouldn't stop the car. The car kept driving, had to swerve several times. I attempted to put the car in neutral didn't work, tried to put it in park didn't work. It abruptly stopped in the middle of the road eventually. Several lights displayed on the dashboard. Scariest moment of my life! Hyundai needs to fix this problem! I called the dealership to speak with the service manger ART at World Hyundai in Matteson, IL, left several messages no call back! Final call, I was told that A…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11463681 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11488187 · 2022-10-06 (October 6, 2022)
The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, she accidentally touched the gear shifter and shifted the vehicle into neutral(N). The contact was unaware that the vehicle had shifted into neutral(N) as the vehicle failed to accelerate upon depression of the accelerator pedal. After experiencing the failure, she tested the gear shifter and discovered that she was able to shift gears functions without depressing the brake pedal. The contact called a dealer and made an appointment to have the vehicle diag…
Owner-reported narrative. 15,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11488187 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11514218 · 2023-03-28 (March 28, 2023)
The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the vehicle shuddered. Additionally, while shifting between gears from park(P) to drive(D) the vehicle made an abnormal sound. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times; however, the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 250.
Owner-reported narrative. 250 miles reported. Look up ODI 11514218 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11525452 · 2023-06-05 (June 5, 2023)
My daughter was driving the car to work. The car accelerated even thou her foot was lightly placed on the gas pedal, it was like pressing the gas pedal to race the car. This happened 4 times on her 4.5 mile drive to work. When she was turning into the parking lot, she had her foot on the brake and the car accelerated again which scared her as she didnt want to crash into the cars in front. I read a lot of such complaints on the hyundai forum. I talked to the dealership service mechanics and they say that they will have to replicate it. T…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11525452 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11532854 · 2023-07-17 (July 17, 2023)
My car had faulty camshaft position sensors which would cause the engine to randomly stall and shut off while driving.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11532854 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11466679 · 2022-05-30 (May 30, 2022)
I drove my vehicle to the store, parked and went in to the store to get some things. When I came out and started the car several things were wrong with the car. The power steering was not working, the RPM gauge didn't work at all, the back up camera also was not operational. The check engine light was on, the forward collision light was illuminated. I was able to drive it home but that was a sketchy drive home. The next morning I got in the car and started it up no problem, none of the issues from the previous day were there, the power steerin…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11466679 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11493009 · 2022-11-10 (November 10, 2022)
The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while parking the vehicle and turning to the right or the left, there was an abnormal grinding sound coming from nearby the wheels. The contact stated that while continuing to turn the steering wheel, the sound would stop. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer however, the mechanic could not determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired; and the failure persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage 4,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 4,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11493009 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11608915 · 2024-08-16 (August 16, 2024)
The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that when his son started the vehicle, the instrument panel failed to illuminate. Additionally, while driving approximately 10 MPH, the failure persisted. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the battery needed to be replaced. The battery was replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. The contact tested the battery with a voltage reader the voltage and the voltage had gone from 12.8V to 12.4V within five days. The contact was concerned that the ba…
Owner-reported narrative. 32,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11608915 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11430876 · 2021-08-28 (August 28, 2021)
When attempting to engage lane keep assist and lane follow assist, it did not engage for 14 miles of my trip. I turned off lane follow assist and lane keep assist and after a few mins I turned those two back on but still did not engage. Vehicle had 147 miles at the time and had 235 miles left in gas tank. Stereo speakers cut out at high volume due to speakers getting hot.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11430876 at NHTSA ↗