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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

2022 Hyundai Elantra Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
7%of 102 total for the year
Median mileage
15,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2022 Hyundai Elantra, 7% of the 102 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I own a 2022 Hyundai Elantra with only 72,000 miles my check engine light came on for the code p048900 for the Egr valve. It is no longer covered by any warranties but other year models have been recalled due to the same issue.”

NHTSA complaint #11754616, filed 2026-08

“I had just drove back home from work and I was driving to pick up my child from his basketball game. I was able to pull out of my driveway and get through two stop signs before I came to a third and needed to make a left hand turn. I stopped and let the cars from the highway pass until it was my turn to go. I was proceeding through the sign and started to turn and in the middle of the turn my vehicle cuts off acceleration and stops moving in the middle of the street and turn. No lights. No warning. Just loses power. I pressed the gas and my rpm’s just reved extremely high. …”

NHTSA complaint #11633787, filed 2025-01

“All of the following has occurred to me; Delayed or sluggish acceleration Gear slips Shaking, shuddering, or juddering Harsh or rough shifts Immobility or stalling Thumping and other objectional sounds My car has just over 25000 miles. I have only had it serviced at the dealership. I have complained about this issue to only get a software reset which. Doesn’t solve the issue. The last time I left it at the dealership for this issue , they had it for weeks , was told that the issue was replicated , only got a software reset. My problem persist and only seems to be getting worse.”

NHTSA complaint #11580586, filed 2024-04

“The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, she accidentally touched the gear shifter and shifted the vehicle into neutral(N). The contact was unaware that the vehicle had shifted into neutral(N) as the vehicle failed to accelerate upon depression of the accelerator pedal. After experiencing the failure, she tested the gear shifter and discovered that she was able to shift gears functions without depressing the brake pedal. The contact called a dealer and made an appointment to have the vehicle diagnosed. …”

NHTSA complaint #11488187, filed 2022-10, 15,000 miles

“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 manufacturer franchise dealerships. In April 2025, Earnhardt Hyundai took physical possession of my vehicle for a federally mandated Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HCU) braking/cruise control safety recall. …”

NHTSA complaint #11745832, filed 2026-06

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202515%
202435%
202399%
202277%
202175%
20204719%
2019114%
2018248%
2017628%
20163111%
2015187%
2014226%
2013574%
2012406%
2011215%
2010328%
200983%
2008299%
2007104%
200685%
200575%
200474%
200394%
2002175%
2001165%
20002211%
19994132%
19981324%
19973127%
19962020%
19951917%
1994912%
1993521%
1992931%

Other parts of the 2022 Hyundai Elantra

Seat belts
23 complaints
Other or unknown
21 complaints
Electrical system
19 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
17 complaints
Engine
11 complaints
Brakes
7 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
6 complaints
Air bags
4 complaints
Lane departure
4 complaints
Wheels
3 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2022 Hyundai Elantra

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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