2022 Hyundai ElantraFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Midsize CarsFront-Wheel Drive
City
33
MPG
Highway
43
MPG
Combined
37
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (AV-S1)
Regular
City
33
Hwy
43
Comb
37
Fuel cost: $1,800/yr
Automatic (AV-S1)
Regular
City
31
Hwy
41
Comb
35
Fuel cost: $1,950/yr
Automatic (AM-S7)
Regular
City
28
Hwy
36
Comb
31
Fuel cost: $2,200/yr
Manual 6-spd
Regular
City
25
Hwy
34
Comb
28
Fuel cost: $2,400/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,800

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$3,000

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 8/10
GHG Score: 8/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
244 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
8.0 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2L 4-cyl
Transmission
Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Body Style
Sedan
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
2L, 4-cylinder
Induction Type
Stop-Start
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$1,820/yr
California
$5.957/gal$2,415/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$1,576/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$1,677/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$1,833/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$1,828/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$2,267/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$1,872/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$1,761/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$1,803/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 37 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
5/5
2022 Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD

Crash Test Scores

Front Crash — Overall
Front Crash — Driver Side
Front Crash — Passenger Side
Side Crash — Overall
Side Crash — Driver Side
Side Crash — Passenger Side
Side Pole Crash
Rollover
Rollover Probability10.1%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
92
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
1
Investigations

Recall History5

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems92 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 92 owner complaints for the 2022 Hyundai Elantra. Top reported issues include seat belts, advanced safety (adas) and electrical system. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Seat Belts
23
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
19
Electrical System
17
Engine
10
Brakes
6
Power Train
4
Wheels & Tires
3
Air Bags
2

2022 Hyundai Elantra problems by category: Seat Belts: 23 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 19 complaints, Electrical System: 17 complaints, Engine: 10 complaints, Brakes: 6 complaints, Power Train: 4 complaints, Wheels & Tires: 3 complaints, Air Bags: 2 complaints.

5
Crashes Reported
1
Fires Reported
3
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Electrical SystemFiled: 01/17/2026ODI#11711686
Vehicle: 2022 Hyundai N Line Mileage at Initial Incident: ~17,000 miles Components Involved: Engine and Engine Cooling; Exhaust System / Emissions; Air Bags (SRS) I am submitting this complaint to do…
Advanced Safety (ADAS)Filed: 12/18/2025ODI#11705871
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. Diagn…
Seat BeltsFiled: 08/01/2022ODI#11476954
I received a recall notice for 22V-354 (Hyundai recall 229) on 8/1/2022. The recall states that this is an important safety recall and Hyundai is preparing a remedy, but it’s not ready yet. It states …

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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