39 NHTSA owner complaints · 1 recalls · data-computed verdict. No opinions — public data only.
Complaints per year on the road: 9.75
Verbatim reports filed with the United States safety regulator (NHTSA) by owners of this exact model year. Public record.
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.
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.
Cluster screen was black. Lasted for 30 minutes the initial time. Happened again, lasted for 3 days before turning back on. No turn signal sound when using turn signals. No speedometer or any of the main screen shows. No blind spot indicator lights or sounds either. No engine lights or any other lights visible before this occures. Safety was absolutely at risk. Couldn't even tell the speed I was going .
What the community is saying right now.
| Campaign | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 24V879000 | Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Ca | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe, Santa Fe HEV, Elantra, Elantra HEV and 2022 Elantra N and Santa Fe … |
EPA combined 50 MPG · estimated annual fuel cost $1,250
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The most-reported issue in NHTSA complaint data is Electrical System (12 complaints in our indexed sample).
Our data verdict is BUY with a reliability score of 83/100, computed from 39 NHTSA complaints and 1 recall campaigns. See the verdict card for the top reasons.
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for the 2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid, 0 of them touching fire, crash or stall risk, the most recent recorded 21/11/2024. Check this car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.
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Fuel economy: EPA fueleconomy.gov ·
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Maintenance bands are industry-average estimates (AAA Your Driving Costs, CarMD index) — labeled estimates, not measurements.
Last updated: 2026-08-20.