2022 Hyundai

Elantra Hybrid

Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L

Hyundai Elantra: best and worst years

Overview

Body: Midsize CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain: Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission: Automatic (AM-S6)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain: HybridEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel: RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl: 4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration: Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Start-stop system: YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy: 52 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City: 49 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb: 50 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr: $1,250EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
CO₂: 177 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Eco Score: 9/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score: 7/10
Elec. Range: 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
SmartWay certified: Yes

Dimensions & capacity

Length: 184 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width: 72 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height: 56 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase: 107 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight: 2,965 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Pass. Vol: 99 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Cargo Vol: 14 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating: ★★★★★
Rollover rating: ★★★★★
Stability control (ESC): Standard
Forward-collision warning: Standard
Lane-departure warning: Standard
Recalls: 5
Owner complaints: 93
Reported injuries: 3

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

SEAT BELTS19%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER16%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM14%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE12%
ENGINE8%
BACK OVER PREVENTION5%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 122 total.

Hyundai Elantra: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year

RQ22003opened Aug 8, 2022SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
Seat Belt Pretensioners May Rupture

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic: 5 yr / 60k mi
Powertrain: 10 yr / 100k mi
Roadside assistance: 5 yr
Maintenance: 3 yr / 36k mi
EV battery: 10 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.