2022-2023 Hyundai Elantra Front Air Bag Recall (22V632)
Hyundai Motor America · 247 vehicles · Reported August 18, 2022
Hyundai Motor America is recalling 247 2022-2023 Hyundai Elantra; 2022 Hyundai Elantra N vehicles. The emblem on the cover of the driver's front air bag may not have been welded properly, which can result in the emblem detaching upon deployment. A detached air bag cover emblem may strike a vehicle occupant, which can increase the risk of injury. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 22V632 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 22V632000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 234 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | August 18, 2022 |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Vehicles | 2022-2023 Hyundai Elantra; 2022 Hyundai Elantra N |
| Units affected | 247 |
| Component | Air Bags > Frontal |
| Safety risk | A detached air bag cover emblem may strike a vehicle occupant, which can increase the risk of injury. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2022-2023 Hyundai Elantra in recall 22V632?
The emblem on the cover of the driver's front air bag may not have been welded properly, which can result in the emblem detaching upon deployment.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Elantra N and 2022-2023 Elantra vehicles. The emblem on the cover of the driver's front air bag may not have been welded properly, which can result in the emblem detaching upon deployment.
Is it safe to drive a 2022-2023 Elantra with recall 22V632?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A detached air bag cover emblem may strike a vehicle occupant, which can increase the risk of injury.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A detached air bag cover emblem may strike a vehicle occupant, which can increase the risk of injury.
NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the frontal.
Which vehicles are included in recall 22V632?
Recall 22V632 covers 247 vehicles: 2022-2023 Hyundai Elantra; 2022 Hyundai Elantra N.
NHTSA lists 247 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-2023 | Hyundai | Elantra |
| 2022 | Hyundai | Elantra N |
What is the fix for the Elantra front air bag recall?
Yes. Dealers will replace the air bag, free of charge.
Dealers will replace the air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 14, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 234.
When was recall 22V632 announced?
Hyundai Motor America reported recall 22V632 to NHTSA on August 18, 2022. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as October 14, 2022.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| August 18, 2022 | Hyundai Motor America filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 22V632000. |
| October 14, 2022 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 50 months ago. If your Elantra was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Elantra is part of recall 22V632?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 22V632 is open on your Elantra, it will be listed there.
Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 22V632000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.
What should Elantra owners do about recall 22V632?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 22V632000 applies to your Elantra.
- Call a Hyundai dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
- Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
- Write down when symptoms involving the frontal happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.
What are Elantra owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 216 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 8 of them about the air bags.
Since recall 22V632 was reported on August 18, 2022, owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the air bags on these vehicles. 0 of them (0%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the air bags and were received on or after August 18, 2022, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related air bags issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 216 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 8 of them involve the air bags. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2022 Hyundai Elantra: 101 complaints in total, 3 about the air bags
- 2023 Hyundai Elantra: 98 complaints in total, 5 about the air bags
- 2022 Hyundai Elantra N: 17 complaints in total, 0 about the air bags
A few excerpts from owner complaints filed with NHTSA (unverified, lightly trimmed):
My car was hit from the rear by another vehicle while I was traveling with my [XXX] daughter. The impact was very strong, and one of the tires came off. None of the airbags deployed, and I feel there may have been an issue with the airbag system.
2022 Hyundai Elantra owner, IL, NHTSA complaint 11745326, filed June 19, 2026
The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Elantra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number 22V354000 (Seat Belts) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted and it was confirmed that the part was not available.
2022 Hyundai Elantra owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11486943, filed September 28, 2022
The contact's wife owned a 2022 Hyundai Electra. The contact stated that while driving at 68 mph and the accelerator pedal was depressed the vehicle collided with a deer. The contact stated that the air bags deployed upon impact. The vehicle was towed to a salvage lot. A police report was filed.
2022 Hyundai Elantra owner, MO, NHTSA complaint 11520460, filed May 4, 2023
Can recall 22V632 make my Elantra a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
A recall by itself does not make a car a lemon. Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, what matters is whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety, and whether the manufacturer or its dealers fixed it within a reasonable number of attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
An air bag warning light that keeps coming back after a recall repair is worth documenting. Air bag defects are safety defects, and California law can require fewer repair attempts for them.
A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2022-2023 Hyundai Elantra has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.
For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the Elantra went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to a claim.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 22V632
Did the recall 22V632 fix work?
Since recall 22V632 was reported on August 18, 2022, owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the air bags on these vehicles. 0 of them (0%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed October 14, 2022.
Is the 22V632000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Elantra is part of recall 22V632000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
What if my air bag light stays on after the recall repair?
Go back to the dealer. A warning light that returns means the system may not deploy correctly, and the visit is another repair attempt for a safety defect.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 22V632000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Hyundai. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.