Worst 2021 Hyundai Elantra Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
Seat Belt Issues
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Hyundai Elantra.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 28 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 26 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 25 | — | 1 | 42,500 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 16 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 13 | — | — | 71,250 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 10 | 1 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 8 | 3 | — | 26,150 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 5 | — | — | 376 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Child Seat:Base | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts: Rear/Other:Buckle Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2021 Hyundai Elantra
6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~491,446 vehicles.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Elantra vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat back recliners may have been improperly welded.
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2021 Hyundai Elantra — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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