2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid recalls and problems

The 2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid has 4 safety recalls and 40 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Hyundai dealer.

Recalls
4
Complaints
40
Crashes / fires
3 / 0
Injuries / deaths
3 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid recalls

Recall 24V-879: Back Over Prevention

Reported Nov 21, 2024 · 226,118 vehicles affected · Hyundai Motor America

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.

Recall 23V-589: Vehicle Speed Control, Electrical System

Reported Aug 18, 2023 · 37,997 vehicles affected · Hyundai Motor America

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.

Recall 22V-354: Seat Belts

Reported May 19, 2022 · 230,233 vehicles affected · Hyundai Motor America

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.

Recall 22V-123: Seat Belts

Reported Mar 3, 2022 · 140 vehicles affected · Hyundai Motor America

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.

2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Electrical System13
Vehicle Speed Control9
Power Train8
Forward Collision Avoidance7
Engine7
Unknown or Other5
Seat Belts4
Service Brakes4
Lane Departure4
Exterior Lighting3
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Visibility/Wiper1

Most reported parts

  • Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 4
  • Lane Departure › Assist — 2
  • Lane Departure › Blind Spot Detection — 2
  • Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control — 2
  • Electrical System › Horn — 1
  • Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings — 1
  • Back Over Prevention › Warnings — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 7,600 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Electrical System · reported Sep 15, 2026
The vehicle's cruise control, which was set at 63 mph, set itself to 110 mph and began to accelerate before I turned it off. I reset the cruise control, and it happened again immediately afterwards.
Electrical System · reported Jun 7, 2026
Vehicle: 2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Safety Complaint: While driving on the highway, my 2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid displayed a warning message stating “Check Hybrid System. Stop Safely.” Immediately after the warning appeared, the vehicle lost power and acceleration. The car entered a reduced-power mode, making it difficult and unsafe to maintain traffic speed. The warning instructed me to stop the vehicle immediately. This occurred while I was traveling at highway speeds, creating a dangerous situation for myself, my passengers, and other drivers. The sudden loss of power could easily…
Electrical System · reported Dec 18, 2025
This 2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid poses an imminent fire and safety hazard due to catastrophic high-voltage system failures. On December 11, 2025 (Mileage: 54,527), the vehicle displayed a "Check Hybrid System" warning. The dealership diagnosed a swollen 12V battery and, critically, a melted power relay assembly and melted power cable. This indicates extreme thermal overload. The dealer stated they could not repair it independently and deferred to the Hyundai Engineering Team. This is the second major high-voltage failure. On March 23, 2024 (Mileage: 34,276), the vehicle suffered a total…
Forward Collision Avoidance · reported Sep 29, 2025
The emergency braking system activated and began slowing down the car on two occasions: sometime in the fall of 2022 and on 09/01/2025. In both instances, I was driving about 65mpg on an interstate. There were no cars in front of me to cause the system to activate.
Service Brakes · reported Jul 28, 2025
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.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid: 24V-879 (back over prevention), 23V-589 (vehicle speed control, electrical system), 22V-354 (seat belts), 22V-123 (seat belts). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (13 reports), followed by vehicle speed control (9). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 7,600 miles.

Are Hyundai recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Hyundai dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.