NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 10211670: 2022 Hyundai Elantra

Official manufacturer communication context for 2022 Hyundai Elantra, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

NHTSA service bulletin 10211670 summary graphic for 2022 Hyundai Elantra
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Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.

Quick answer

Some 2022 Elantra (CN7) vehicles may exhibit one or both of the following conditions: When driving and the vehicle blind spot collision warning alert sound is on; upon reduction of speed below 10 mph, the warning sound does not turn off. When backing up/moving in reverse and the rear cross traffic collision audible warning sound is on; upon changing the transmission into Drive, the warning sound does not turn off. This bulletin provides the service procedure to update the left and right BCA (Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist) modules software to resolve the condition(s) stated above.

What this bulletin may mean before buying

Treat this as service research, not a verdict on one car. Before you buy, compare this communication with official recall campaigns, model-level owner complaint patterns, and the exact vehicle’s VIN-decoded specifications. A bulletin can help you ask a seller or dealer sharper questions about software updates, known repairs, warranty extensions and service history.

Affected products listed in this communication

MakeModelModel yearsBuyer note
HyundaiElantra2022Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

Buyer checklist

  1. Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
  2. Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
  3. Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
  4. Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
  5. Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.

Frequently asked questions

What is NHTSA service bulletin 10211670?

Some 2022 Elantra (CN7) vehicles may exhibit one or both of the following conditions: When driving and the vehicle blind spot collision warning alert sound is on; upon reduction of speed below 10 mph, the warning sound does not turn off. When backing up/moving in reverse and the rear cross traffic collision audible warning sound is on; upon changing the transmission into Drive, the warning sound does not turn off..

Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?

No. A recall is a safety campaign with a required remedy for affected VINs. A service bulletin or manufacturer communication usually describes diagnostic, repair, software, warranty or service information.

How should a used-car buyer use this bulletin?

Use it as a research signal. Compare it with recalls, owner complaints, service records, a VIN report and an independent inspection before buying.

Check the exact VIN before you buy

Model-level pages show public safety patterns. A full VIN report helps confirm the exact vehicle, decoded specs, recall applicability and buyer checks.

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