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2022 Hyundai Elantra

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 Elantra.

The 2022 Hyundai Elantra, a compact sedan built on Hyundai's fourth-generation K platform, requires 4.2 quarts of engine oil with viscosities meeting API standards including 20W-40, 20W-50, and 10W-30 specifications, making it a practical and widely-serviced model in its segment. This model year recorded 95 total owner complaints, with seat belts identified as the primary concern area, and carries five associated recalls—a figure that positions it favorably within the Elantra's complaint history spanning 1992 through 2026. Compared to the model's peak complaint volume of 1,325 in 2013 and its lowest recorded complaints of just 21 in 2025, the 2022 Elantra demonstrates a notably lower complaint trajectory that reflects both improved vehicle refinement and accumulated manufacturer learning over three decades of production.

Model year20252024202320222021202020192018

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.2 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type20W-40 / 20W-50 / 10W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque79.0-94.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 2630035505. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Tail / brake / turnOFFOEM · verified
Tire size205/55R16 91HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim6.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter2630035505 alt 263312J000
Fuel filter31112L1000
Battery371103X100 alt 37110F9620
Cabin air filterKLC79AC001

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length183.9 in
Overall width71.7 in
Overall height55.5 in
Wheelbase107.1 in
Curb weight2725 lb
Track (front / rear)62.6 / 63 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)61/39

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Elantra of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.1–5.9 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.10 sec — 2022 N Sedan
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2022N Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-45.10 sec13.80 sec276 hpFWD
2022N Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-45.10 sec13.80 sec276 hpFWD
2022N Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-45.10 sec13.70 sec276 hpFWD
2022N Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-45.40 sec14.10 sec276 hpFWD
2022N Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-45.90 sec14.40 sec276 hpFWD
2021N Line Sedan 1.6L Turbo I-47.10 sec15.30 sec201 hpFWD
2021Limited Sedan 2.0L I-48.10 sec16.30 sec147 hpFWD
2021Hybrid Limited Sedan 1.6L I-4 + Elec 1.32-kWh8.40 sec16.50 sec139 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.2 qt of 20W-40 / 20W-50 / 10W-30 API engine oil. Torque lug nuts to 79.0-94.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidAPI · GL-4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity1.70-1.80 Qts.
Automatic Transmission FluidHyundai Genuine SP-CVT1
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity6.87 qt
Brake Fluid Capacity0.74-0.85 Qts.
Clutch FluidDOT 4
Engine Coolant Capacity7.82 qt
Engine Coolant Capacity7.19 qt

Engine torques

Cylinder Head InstructionsMS721
Engine Flywheel BoltsUse new bolts only. 53.0-56.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts13.7-17.4 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts26.0-32.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts14.0-17.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts13.7-17.4 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts25.0-29.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs6.5-10.1 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts79.0-94.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerHyundai
Spark Plug Gap0.028-0.031" in
Spark Plug ManufacturerHyundai
Spark Plug Gap0.039-0.043" in

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.04-1.15 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeFD46XG
Oil Capacity3.10-3.70 oz
RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.04-1.15 lbs
Oil GroupPAG

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque16.0-23.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque58.0-72.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor Torque6.6
Minimum Pad Thickness0.079" in
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 0.906; Rear: 0.331
Variation from Parallelism Thickness VariationFront: .0002; Rear: .0004
Maximum Rotor Runout0.002"

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
111.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 120°, Step 3: 120°11 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°, Step 3: 90°22 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
124.0-27.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90-95°, Step 3: 90-95°24–27 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
113.0-16.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 88-92°13–16 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Every 7,500 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 8,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning System (inspect) · Air Intake System (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Body Fasteners (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level)
At 10,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level)
Every 10,000 miClutch Hydraulic Line (inspect) · Vehicle Wiring Harnesses (inspect)
Every 16,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Filter (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Fuel Tank Filler Cap (inspect) · Parking Brake System (inspect)
At 20,000 miFuel Evaporative Canister Filter (inspect)
Every 20,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake Pedal Assembly (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
Every 24,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 26,000 miClutch Hydraulic System (drain & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2022 Elantra sits in a sustained low-complaint era that began after the 2017 peak of 759 complaints, with 2022's 95 complaints representing a continued decline from 2021's 128 and preceding 2023's 90. Recalls follow a similar downward arc, dropping from six in 2021 to five in 2022 and two in 2023, while TSBs fell from 79 to 74 to 49 across those three years. Seat belts led 2022 complaint categories with 22 reports, followed by unknown or other (9), engine (8), and forward collision avoidance (8), though the data does not specify root causes for any category. The model year also recorded five crash complaints and one fire complaint. Compared to the generation's historical highs — 1,325 complaints in 2013 and seven recalls in both 2008 and 2011 — the 2022 figures reflect a markedly improved federal profile. This is a good year to buy if you prioritize a model with demonstrably lower complaint and recall volumes than both its immediate predecessor and the nameplate's long-term averages.

5
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
74
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
95
Owner complaints
5 involved a crash · 1 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
’92’93’94’95’96’97’98’99’00’01’02’03’04’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25’26

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 95 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Seat Belts22
Unknown Or Other9
Engine8
Forward Collision Avoidance8
Electrical System7
Air Bags3
Power Train3
Wheels3

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 5 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

22V123000Seat Belts:FrontReported 03/03/2022

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Elantra and Elantra HEV vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front passenger-side seat belt pretensioner may explode upon deployment. Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 19, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at…

22V218000Seat Belts:FrontReported 01/04/2022

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. Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed on May 31, 2022. A second notice…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 74 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
26-EE-003H TSB2026-04-17Electrical SystemSome vehicles may exhibit difficulty starting in cold weather. This bulletin provides the…
DTN DL2026-04-10Air BagsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of…
DTN DCS2026-04-10Air BagsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety…
26-AD-001H TSB2026-02-24Exterior LightingSome 2019MY and newer vehicles equipped with a front view camera may illuminate certain…
P33 OL2025-12-19Electrical SystemIn response to this trend, we engineered a software upgrade that addresses the social…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Vehicles taking 4.2 qtEngine oil filter 2630035505Fuel filter 31112L1000Battery 371103X100Cabin air filter KLC79AC001

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2022 Elantra take?

4.2 qt of ABOVE 32 degrees F: 20W-40 OR 20W-50 API SM, ABOVE -10 degrees F: 10W-30, 10W-40 OR 10W-50 API SM, BELOW 100 degrees F: 5W-30 OR 5W-40 API SM, per the factory manual.

Does the 2022 Elantra have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.