Worst 2021 Hyundai Elantra Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SEAT BELTS
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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 | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 28 | 2 | — | 1,314 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 26 | 2 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 25 | — | 1 | 42,500 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 16 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE | 13 | — | — | 71,250 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 10 | 1 | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 9 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 8 | 3 | — | 26,150 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 7 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING | 5 | — | — | 376 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 4 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 4 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 3 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 2 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY | 2 | — | — | — | |
| CHILD SEAT:BASE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER | 1 | — | — | 51,192 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | 39,573 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | 11,117 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | — | — | 300 mi |
Recalls for 2021 Hyundai Elantra
18 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,482,743 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
+ 8 more recalls
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