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2022 Hyundai Elantra

2022 Hyundai Elantra: seat belts top the owner complaints

Owners filed 93 complaints with NHTSA. Seat belts are the most reported area at 25%, followed by the electrical system (18%) and the forward collision avoidance system (16%). No deaths and no injuries are reported across any area. Only two complaints involve a serious event: one crash tied to the forward collision avoidance system and one fire tied to the engine.

Most reported areas

Seat Belts0 25%
The single biggest complaint: 23 reports (25%). No crashes, fires, or injuries reported. Many reports tie back to a seat belt recall, so confirm any recall work has been completed.
Electrical System0 18%
Second most reported: 17 reports (18%). No crashes, fires, or injuries reported. Owners describe multiple systems acting up at once, so check the dash gauges, camera, and power features.
Forward Collision Avoidance safety 16%
15 reports (16%), including 1 crash. No fires or injuries reported. Owners describe the automatic emergency braking activating unexpectedly.
Engine safety 11%
10 reports (11%), with 1 fire. No crashes or injuries reported. Watch for loss of acceleration and check engine warnings.
Back Over Prevention0 6%
The fewest reports here: 6 (6%). No crashes, fires, or injuries reported. Owners mention the rear cross-traffic warning going inactive, so test it during a backup.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 93 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only — not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Team AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.