2022 Hyundai Elantra vs 2022 Nissan Altima
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 | 2022 Hyundai Elantra | 2022 Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 100 | 30 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 74 | 85 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 28–50 | 30–32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Elantra | Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 19 | 7 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 16 | 10 |
| Seat Belts | 23 | 0 |
| Engine | 11 | 7 |
| Power Train | 7 | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 4 |
| Back Over Prevention | 6 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 3 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 8 | 0 |
2022 Hyundai Elantra
2022 Nissan Altima
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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.