Is the 2022 Hyundai Elantra a good car?
An honest AI verdict — reliability, common problems, and real cost to own.
B+8.5/10
Great option for a performance enthusiast on a budget.
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Pros
- High performance with responsive turbo engine
- Sporty handling and excellent driving dynamics
- Value-for-money performance car
Cons
- Ride can be too firm for some
- Interior materials quality could be better
Ownership at a glance
Fuel economy
20 mpg
Maintenance cost
$3,000/yr
Expected lifespan
220,000 miles
Common problems to watch for
- Stiff ride quality
- Interior materials could wear under heavy use
CarsJudge exclusive data
Active recalls (5)
The 2022 Hyundai Elantra has 5 NHTSA recalls on record. Most recent: Back Over Prevention — Sensing System — Camera (campaign 24V879000). All recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
- Seat Belts — Front — Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Elantra and 2020 Accent vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver and passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.…
- Seat Belts — Front — Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Accent, 2021-2022 Elantra, and 2021-2022 Elantra HEV vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners…
- Air Bags — Frontal — Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Elantra N and 2022-2023 Elantra vehicles. The emblem on the cover of the driver's front air bag may not have been welded properly, which can result in the emblem…
- Back Over Prevention — Sensing System — Camera — Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe, Santa Fe HEV, Elantra, Elantra HEV and 2022 Elantra N and Santa Fe PHEV vehicles. Due to a damaged printed circuit board, the rearview camera imag…
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Recall data: NHTSA. Owner costs & MPG: anonymized aggregates from CarsJudge users who track this vehicle. Updated 2026-07-05.
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