39 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Electrical System · verdict BUY 83/100
“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.”NHTSA complaint, 2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid owner
“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.”NHTSA complaint, 2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid owner
“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 .”NHTSA complaint, 2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid owner
| Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 21/11/2024 | 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 imag |
On the federal record it scores 83/100: 39 owner complaints (9.75 per year on the road) and 1 recall campaigns, 0 touching safety-critical systems.
The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Electrical System, with 12 of 47 categorised reports.
The 2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid scored 83/100 on the federal record.