2022 Hyundai Elantra forward collision avoidance problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the forward collision avoidance on the 2022 Hyundai Elantra — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Federal Safety Recall Fraud and Vehicle Endangerment Report Vehicle: 2022 Hyundai Elantra Blue Hybrid | Involved Dealerships: Earnhardt Hyundai North Scottsdale & Larry H. Miller Hyundai Peoria This complaint documents severe federal safety recall fraud and mechanical endangerment by authorized…”
filed Jun 23, 2026
“I am reporting a safety-related defect involving the vehicle’s infotainment and forward safety systems. When this occurs, the vehicle also shows a “Check Forward Safety System” warning message. Diagnostic trouble code C162078 is triggered, indicating a front radar out of alignment. As a result…”
filed Dec 18, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Forward Collision Avoidance problems in other Elantra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Elantra | 4 | 18% |
| 2024 Elantra | 8 | 15% |
| 2023 Elantra | 20 | 20% |
| 2021 Elantra | 32 | 25% |
| 2020 Elantra | 14 | 6% |
| 2019 Elantra | 7 | 3% |
| 2018 Elantra | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 Elantra | 3 | 0% |
| 2016 Elantra | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 Elantra | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 Elantra | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 Elantra | 8 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2022 Hyundai Elantra
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.