The 2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 494,488 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 69 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
BACK OVER PREVENTION24V8790002024-11-21226,118 affected
Defect
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…
Consequence
A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's visibility and increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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.
Consequence
Unintended vehicle acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
SEAT BELTS22V3540002022-05-19230,233 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.
Remedy
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,…
SEAT BELTS22V1230002022-03-03140 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury.
Remedy
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…
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Total complaints69
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“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.â€� immediately after the warning appeared, the vehicle lost power and acceleration. The car entered a…”
“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.â€� immediately after the warning appeared, the vehicle lost power and acceleration. The car entered a…”
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
“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.”
“On [xxx] and [xxx], while driving at approximately 50 mph, my vehicle experienced a sudden and complete loss of power, presenting an immediate safety hazard. The incident unfolded as follows: without warning, the car emitted an alarming sound from the cabin. Simultaneously, a message appeared on…”
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