NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2022 Hyundai Elantra Safety Ratings
The 2022 Hyundai Elantra scores 86 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Strong), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 5 recalls, and 95 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 86 out of 100, placing it in the Strong band. This score reflects excellent crash-test performance and a full suite of standard crash-avoidance technology. These strengths are tempered by a defect record that includes five recall campaigns across this model year.
The 2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid received an overall 5-star NHTSA crash-test rating and a NHTSA Safety Index of 86/100, sourced from federal NHTSA crash-test, recall, and complaint data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 90 Sedans from 2022 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2022 Hyundai Elantra ranks 60 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
- families prioritizing rollover safety
- new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
| NHTSA Safety Index | 86 / 100 (Strong) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 4 / 5 / 5 stars |
| Rollover risk | 10.1% |
| Recalls on file | 5 |
| Owner complaints | 95 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 60 of 90 Sedans tested for 2022 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2022 Hyundai Elantra?
Three distinct front seat belt recall campaigns were issued for the 2022 Elantra Hybrid within a three-month window in early 2022, a concentrated cluster that signals a production-line concern. This recall activity, alongside an airbag emblem recall and a back-over camera recall, contributed to a defect record subscore of 10.5 out of 20. Owner complaints reinforce the seat belt issue, with 23 unverified allegations naming that component. Forward Collision Avoidance complaints, at 16, are also notable given the system's perfect score for availability. Despite these recall and complaint patterns, the 2022 Elantra Hybrid represents a meaningful safety step forward, with the NHTSA Safety Index climbing to 86/100, placing it in the Strong band. This 8-point gain from the 2021 model year's 78/100 (Average band) is primarily driven by a crash protection subscore of 65 out of 70 and a perfect 10 out of 10 for standard avoidance technology. Forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control all come standard, directly supporting that avoidance-tech ceiling score. For a used-market shopper, the crash-test numbers are genuinely strong, but the recall history demands verification before purchase.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2022 Hyundai Elantra perform in crash tests?
The 2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid earned an overall 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA. Its side and rollover protection each achieved a perfect 5 star rating, with the latter showing a rollover risk of 10 percent and a dynamic tip result of No Tip. Frontal impact protection was rated at 4 out of 5 stars, the sole category preventing a clean sweep of perfect scores.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 15977
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2022 Hyundai Elantra have any recalls?
Yes. Five recall campaigns cover this model year. Three separate front seat-belt recalls were issued, each addressing potential failure of the front driver-side or passenger-side belt pretensioner in a crash. A fourth recall targets the driver airbag emblem cover. A fifth, issued later, concerns the back-over prevention camera system. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive appears in the data provided, but buyers should confirm remedy status by VIN.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA24V879000
Risk: 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.
Reported 2024-11-21
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL22V632000
Risk: A detached air bag cover emblem may strike a vehicle occupant, which can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 14, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 234.
Reported 2022-08-18
SEAT BELTS:FRONT22V354000
Risk: 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, 22V-218, and 22V-123 for Accent, Elantra, and Elantra HEV vehicles. All Accent, Elantra, a
Reported 2022-05-19
SEAT BELTS:FRONT22V218000
Risk: Exploding seat belt pretensioners can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed on May 31, 2022. A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 223. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 22V-354. Vehicles alre
Reported 2022-04-01
SEAT BELTS:FRONT22V123000
Risk: 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 replaced by NHTSA recall number 22V-354. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will
Reported 2022-03-03
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2022 Hyundai Elantra?
NHTSA has received 95 owner complaints for this model year, including reported allegations of 5 crashes and 4 injuries. These are unverified consumer allegations. The most frequently cited components are Seat Belts with 23 reports, Unknown Or Other with 20, Electrical System with 17, and Forward Collision Avoidance with 16.
95 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2022 Hyundai Elantra?
Any shopper considering this 4-year-old vehicle should run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup tool before purchase. With five recall campaigns on record, including three targeting front seat belts, confirming that all remedies have been completed at a Hyundai dealership is a non-negotiable step.
- The Safety Index rose 8 points from 78 in 2021 to 86 in 2022, moving the Elantra Hybrid from the Average band into the Strong band, a year-over-year improvement driven by crash-test performance and standard avoidance technology.
- Three separate front seat-belt recall campaigns were issued for this specific model year within roughly 11 weeks of each other in early 2022, an unusually concentrated cluster that makes VIN-level recall verification especially important for used-market buyers.
- The frontal crash-test rating of 4 out of 5 stars is the only area that prevented a clean sweep of perfect scores, while side and rollover protection each achieved the maximum 5 stars.
- Owner-reported complaints to NHTSA total 95 for this model year, with Seat Belts and Forward Collision Avoidance among the top components cited. All complaints are unverified consumer allegations and include reported claims of 5 crashes and 4 injuries.
RANKINGSWhere the 2022 Hyundai Elantra places
The 2022 Hyundai Elantra qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2022 Hyundai Elantra safety questions
Was the 2022 Hyundai Elantra crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2022 Hyundai Elantra, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 86 out of 100, placing it in the Strong band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2022 Hyundai Elantra crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2022 Hyundai Elantra earned 5 out of 5 stars for overall, 4 out of 5 stars for frontal, 5 out of 5 stars for side, and 5 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 10.1%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2022 Hyundai Elantra have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 5 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2022 Hyundai Elantra. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Hyundai Elantra?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 95 owner complaints are on file for the 2022 Hyundai Elantra. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash or a fire.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
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|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Audi RS 5 Sportback | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2022 Audi S5 Sportback | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 15977), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Hyundai Elantra 2022.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 60 of 90 in the Sedan class for 2022.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.