2022 Hyundai Elantra vs 2022 Nissan Kicks
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2022 Hyundai Elantra | 2022 Nissan Kicks |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 97 | 22 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 74 | 62 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 28–50 | 33 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Elantra | Nissan Kicks |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 23 | 1 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 16 | 5 |
| Electrical System | 18 | 1 |
| Engine | 10 | 4 |
| Power Train | 7 | 2 |
| Back Over Prevention | 6 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 1 |
| Steering | 2 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 8 | 0 |
2022 Hyundai Elantra
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.