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2021 Hyundai Elantra vs 2022 Hyundai Elantra

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2021 Hyundai Elantra2022 Hyundai Elantra
NHTSA complaints12897
Recall campaigns65
Service bulletins (TSBs)7974
Investigations21
Crash reports85
Fire reports11
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)28–5028–50
Median reported mileage

Reported problems side by side

ComponentHyundai ElantraHyundai Elantra
Seat Belts2723
Forward Collision Avoidance3216
Electrical System2918
Engine1310
Service Brakes86
Power Train77
Vehicle Speed Control102
Lane Departure64

Symptoms owners describe

Vibration / shaking50
Stalling08
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.