2022 Hyundai Elantra vs 2022 Volkswagen GTI
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.
| Metric | 2022 Hyundai Elantra | 2022 Volkswagen GTI |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 97 | 27 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 74 | 324 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 28–50 | 28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Elantra | Volkswagen GTI |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 16 | 15 |
| Electrical System | 18 | 6 |
| Seat Belts | 23 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 4 | 8 |
| Engine | 10 | 1 |
| Back Over Prevention | 6 | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 2 |
| Power Train | 7 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 8 | 0 |
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.