CarRecallWatchThe 2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 40 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (13 reports).
2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid recalls
Rearview Camera May Fail to Display Image, Raising Crash Risk
A printed circuit board in the rearview camera system may be damaged, so the rearview camera image may fail to display.
Software Error Can Cause Unintended Acceleration
A software error in the motor control unit can cause the vehicle to accelerate unintentionally after the brake pedal is released.
Seat Belt Pretensioner May Explode in a Crash
Certain front seat belt pretensioners may explode when they deploy during a crash.
Front Passenger Seat Belt May Burst in a Crash, Causing Injury
The front passenger-side seat belt pretensioner can explode when it deploys during a crash.
Most common 2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid problems
Problem areas named in the 40 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 13 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 |
| Power Train | 8 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 7 |
| Engine | 7 |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 |
| Seat Belts | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 4 |
| Lane Departure | 4 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 |
What owners report
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.
Vehicle: 2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Safety Complaint: While driving on the highway, my 2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid displayed a warning message stating âCheck Hybrid System. Stop Safely.â 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 result in a rear-end collision or other serious accident because the vehicle is unable to accelerat
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 electrical blackout while driving at highway speeds at night. The vehicle lost all motive power, interior
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.
2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid questions
Does the 2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid: Rearview Camera May Fail to Display Image, Raising Crash Risk; Software Error Can Cause Unintended Acceleration; Seat Belt Pretensioner May Explode in a Crash; Front Passenger Seat Belt May Burst in a Crash, Causing Injury. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid?
Based on 40 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (13), Vehicle Speed Control (9), Power Train (8).
How do I check if a recall on my 2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.