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2021 Hyundai Elantra: Recalls, Complaints & Safety Ratings

6Safety recalls
131Owner complaints
5★NHTSA overall
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The 2021 Hyundai Elantra has 6 NHTSA safety recall campaigns and 131 owner complaints on file, with an overall 5-star NHTSA crash-test rating. Check a specific VIN to confirm whether recalls apply, whether repairs were completed, and what to verify before you buy.

2021 Hyundai Elantra safety record graphic showing 6 recalls, 131 owner complaints and 5-star overall NHTSA rating.
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Safety record reviewed October 2026 · sourced from NHTSA

The 2021 Hyundai Elantra has 6 safety recall campaigns and 131 owner complaints on file with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and it earned an overall 5-star NHTSA crash-test rating. Below is the public model-level safety record. To see whether a specific Elantra had applicable recalls repaired and what its decoded VIN says, run that car's VIN.

Safety recalls

1

SEAT BELTS:FRONT

Campaign 21V796000 · 13/10/2021

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Elantra, Elantra HEV, Venue, Genesis GV80 and 2022 Genesis GV70 vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioner(s) may explode upon deployment.

RiskAn exploding seat belt pretensioner could project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury.
RemedyDealers will replace the seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 211 and 009G. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall numbers 22V-354 for Elantra and Elantra HEV vehicles, 22V-458 for Venue vehicles, and 23V-094 for Genesis vehicles. Elantra, Elantra HEV, Venue, and Genesis vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedies completed.
2

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

Campaign 21V00M000 · 28/12/2021

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Santa Fe, 2021 Sonata, and Elantra vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash.

RiskA windshield that detaches from a vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
RemedyDealers will remove and reinstall the front windshield panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 216.
3

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

Campaign 21V302000 · 28/04/2021

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Elantra vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat back recliners may have been improperly welded.

RiskAn improperly welded seat back recliner could separate from the seat back frame during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
RemedyDealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the seat back frame assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 21, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-888-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 204.
4

SEAT BELTS:FRONT

Campaign 22V218000 · 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.

RiskExploding seat belt pretensioners can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.
RemedyDealers 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 will be sent once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 223. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 22V-354. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
5

SEAT BELTS:FRONT

Campaign 22V354000 · 19/05/2022

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Accent, 2021-2022 Elantra, and 2021-2022 Elantra HEV vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.

RiskAn exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.
RemedyDealers will secure the seat belt pretensioner(s) with a cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 28, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 229. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall numbers 21V-796, 22V-069, 22V-218, and 22V-123 for Accent, Elantra, and Elantra HEV vehicles. All Accent, Elantra, and Elantra HEV vehicles already repaired under the previous recalls will need to have the new remedy completed.
6

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Campaign 24V879000 · 21/11/2024

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe, Santa Fe HEV, Elantra, Elantra HEV and 2022 Elantra N and Santa Fe PHEV vehicles. Due to a damaged printed circuit board, the rearview camera image may fail to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

RiskA rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's visibility and increases the risk of a crash.
RemedyDealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 271.

What owners complain about

The systems 2021 Hyundai Elantra owners report most often to federal regulators:

Forward Collision Avoidance32
Electrical System30
Unknown Or Other29
Seat Belts27
Engine13
Vehicle Speed Control10

NHTSA crash-test ratings

Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Overall★★★★★

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2021 Hyundai Elantra have any recalls?

Yes. The 2021 Hyundai Elantra has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns associated with this model year. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer when the exact VIN is affected. Check your specific VIN to confirm applicability and completion.

What problems do 2021 Hyundai Elantra owners report?

Owners have filed 131 complaints with the NHTSA for the 2021 Hyundai Elantra, most often about the forward collision avoidance, electrical system, unknown or other.

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