Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid
The 2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid is generally reliable with an essential recall affecting rear visibility due to a faulty rearview camera. Known issues are minimal based on available data, with the primary issue rooted in safety concerning the camera's function. Ensure to verify everything during pre-purchase inspection and ask for recall repairs documentation.
NHTSA data on file today
The 2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 39 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #24V879000 Rearview Image May Not Display/ FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V589000 Software Error May Cause Unintended Acceleration NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V354000 Seat Belt Pretensioners May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V123000 Seat Belt Pretensioner May Explode NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 13 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 9 complaints
- Engine 7 complaints
- Power Train 7 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 6 complaints
- Unknown or Other 5 complaints
Of the 39 complaints on file, 3 report a crash; across all 39 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Known issues to inspect
Rearview camera failure
How to check: Ensure the rearview camera activates when in reverse.
Test-drive walkthrough
- 01
Start-up
What to check: Check dashboard for warning lights.
Red flag: Warning lights stay on
- 02
First minute idling
What to check: Listen for unusual noise from engine.
Red flag: Loud or knocking noises
- 03
Reversing
What to check: Test the rearview camera display.
Red flag: Camera image fails to appear
- 04
Low-speed maneuvering
What to check: Monitor steering responsiveness.
Red flag: Steering feels loose or shaky
- 05
Highway acceleration
What to check: Check for smooth acceleration.
Red flag: Hesitation or jerking motions
- 06
Braking
What to check: Ensure brakes stop smoothly without noise.
Red flag: Squealing or grinding noises
Questions for the seller
Use this exact phrasing.
- Has the rearview camera been repaired?
- Are there any outstanding recalls?
- Have all services been kept up to date?
- Any recent repairs or replacements?
- Why are you selling the vehicle?
Documents to request
Don't sign anything until you have these.
- Recall repair confirmation
- Service history records
- Vehicle title
- Current registration
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid at the time. AI output can be wrong; confirm anything you find with a mechanic.
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