2021 Hyundai Elantra vs 2022 Hyundai Elantra
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2021 Hyundai Elantra | 2022 Hyundai Elantra |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 130 | 100 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 79 | 74 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 28–50 | 28–50 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Elantra | Hyundai Elantra |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 27 | 23 |
| Electrical System | 30 | 19 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 32 | 16 |
| Engine | 13 | 11 |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 7 |
| Power Train | 7 | 7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 2 |
| Lane Departure | 6 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 0 |
| Stalling | 0 | 8 |
2021 Hyundai Elantra
2022 Hyundai Elantra
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.