Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2021 Hyundai Elantra has 6 recalls, 123 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
6
Recalls
123
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
21V796000
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...
21V00M000
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Santa Fe, 2021 Sonata, and Elantra vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may ...
21V302000
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 improper...
22V218000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Elantra and 2020 Accent vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver and passen...
22V354000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Accent, 2021-2022 Elantra, and 2021-2022 Elantra HEV vehicles. In the event of a cras...
24V879000
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 vehic...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2021 Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2026 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SEAT BELTS | I bought my car at McGrath Hyundai in chicago in May 2021. It’s been in their shop 30 plus times fo... |
| Feb 13, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS | My vehicle has been in the shop here at McGrath Hyundai in Chicago, IL 30+ times since I bought it 5... |
| Jan 8, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Description of the Safety Problem: In the early morning hours of January 8, while driving my Hyunda... |
| Dec 4, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2021 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that it was discove... |
| Dec 2, 2025 | SEAT BELTS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The horn is not working when I press the horn or on the key fob. I had it checked and the fuses were... |
| Nov 20, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPER | Daytime and night time running lights turn off and on randomly with brights engaging random as well.... |
| Sep 6, 2025 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Forward sensors in vehicle have been failing while driving rain or snow since 2021; would go way on ... |
| Aug 28, 2025 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The Horn never worked since I bought it in August 2023, i’ve been in a countless near accident situa... |
| Jul 5, 2025 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | The Forward collision warning light comes on randomly at times and disables the system. It’s done th... |
| Jun 4, 2025 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Front sensor problem. Sensor Check Forward Safety System. ABS, Auto Hold light came up out of no whe... |
| Jun 3, 2025 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | How are you? The problem with our Hyundai involves the engine and engine control system. My vehicle... |
| Apr 14, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that there was a knocking sound coming f... |
| Apr 1, 2025 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | Windshield wipers will stop midway moving and stay in place at random times while switched on. Not r... |
| Jan 23, 2025 | ENGINE | Heating core on car has gone out 3 times the first time costing $2,042.03 to repair, the two follow ... |
| Dec 27, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The horn does not work. I've been out of a horn for the last 4 1/2 months. The horn fuse blows every... |
| Dec 16, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The reverse camera does not work |
| Sep 16, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding a significant safety issue with my vehicle’s backu... |
| Sep 15, 2024 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Several times, including yesterday, my forward collision avoidance engaged by braking suddenly and s... |
| Sep 10, 2024 | LANE DEPARTURE | The camera started to fail for a few days and then it was fine, then the blind spot started to fail ... |
| Sep 1, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | Unintended acceleration is happening. After about 15-30 minutes of driving, accelerating from a stop... |