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2022 Hyundai Elantra vs 2022 Subaru WRX

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.

Metric2022 Hyundai Elantra2022 Subaru WRX
NHTSA complaints9725
Recall campaigns51
Service bulletins (TSBs)74243
Investigations10
Crash reports53
Fire reports11
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)28–5021–22
Median reported incident mileage

Reported problems side by side

ComponentHyundai ElantraSubaru WRX
Engine1015
Seat Belts230
Electrical System183
Forward Collision Avoidance162
Power Train74
Service Brakes61
Back Over Prevention60
Air Bags32

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling80

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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.