Model year
2021 Hyundai Elantra
NHTSA lists 6 recalls and 132 complaints for the 2021 Hyundai Elantra (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 4 recalls and 29 complaints under ELANTRA HEV and ELANTRA HYBRID. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are UNKNOWN OR OTHER (29), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (28), FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS (28). NHTSA lists 2 investigations. NHTSA rated 3 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 28–54 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $1,250–$2,400, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 197 complaints
- 2001 315 complaints
- 2002 342 complaints
- 2003 234 complaints
- 2004 182 complaints
- 2005 137 complaints
- 2006 155 complaints
- 2007 267 complaints
- 2008 314 complaints
- 2009 254 complaints
- 2010 380 complaints
- 2011 433 complaints
- 2012 654 complaints
- 2013 1,314 complaints
- 2014 386 complaints
- 2015 262 complaints
- 2016 293 complaints
- 2017 769 complaints
- 2018 284 complaints
- 2019 252 complaints
- 2020 254 complaints
- 2021 132 complaints
- 2022 102 complaints
- 2023 101 complaints
- 2024 55 complaints
- 2025 22 complaints
- 2026 3 complaints
Recalls
24V879000 · Nov 21, 2024
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
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…
22V354000 · May 19, 2022
SEAT BELTS:FRONT; SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
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.
22V218000 · Apr 1, 2022
SEAT BELTS:FRONT; SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
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.
21V00M000 · Dec 28, 2021
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
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.
21V796000 · Oct 13, 2021
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER; SEAT BELTS:FRONT
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.
21V302000 · Apr 28, 2021
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Elantra vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat back recliners may have been improperly welded.
Complaints
132 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 8, fire flag on 1, injury field 3, deaths field 1. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| ELANTRA HEV | 0 | 0 |
| ELANTRA HYBRID | 4 | 29 |
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| RQ22003 | Seat Belt Pretensioners May Rupture · SEAT BELTS:FRONT; SEAT BELTS; SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER | Aug 8, 2022 | May 26, 2023 |
| DP22003 | Loss of Motive Power · ENGINE | Sep 12, 2022 | Dec 12, 2023 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.101 | NHTSA photo |
| Hybrid 4 DR FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.101 | NHTSA photo |
| N-Line 4 DR FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.101 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elantra · 2L · Automatic (AV-S1) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 31 | 41 | 35 | — | — | $1,900 |
| Elantra · 2L · Automatic (AV-S1) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 33 | 43 | 37 | — | — | $1,800 |
| Elantra · 1.6L · Automatic (AM-S7) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 28 | 36 | 31 | — | — | $2,150 |
| Elantra · 1.6L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 | 34 | 28 | — | — | $2,400 |
| Elantra Hybrid · 1.6L · Automatic (AM-S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 49 | 52 | 50 | — | — | $1,350 |
| Elantra Hybrid Blue · 1.6L · Automatic (AM-S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 53 | 56 | 54 | — | — | $1,250 |
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