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2021 Hyundai Elantra Safety Report

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

Recalls

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...

Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

Front Crash

★★★★★

Side Crash

★★★★★

Rollover

★★★★★

Rating for: 2021 Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD

Top Complaint Categories

SEAT BELTS
20
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
18
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
12
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
11
ENGINE
5
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
5
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3
VISIBILITY/WIPER
2

Problems by Component

Other38Electrical24Seat Belts21Speed Control8Engine6Powertrain6Steering5Visibility4Lights3Structure3

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All Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 13, 2026EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SEAT BELTSI bought my car at McGrath Hyundai in chicago in May 2021. It’s been in their shop 30 plus times fo...
Feb 13, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTSMy vehicle has been in the shop here at McGrath Hyundai in Chicago, IL 30+ times since I bought it 5...
Jan 8, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERDescription of the Safety Problem: In the early morning hours of January 8, while driving my Hyunda...
Dec 4, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMOdometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2021 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that it was discove...
Dec 2, 2025SEAT BELTS,UNKNOWN OR OTHERThe horn is not working when I press the horn or on the key fob. I had it checked and the fuses were...
Nov 20, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPERDaytime and night time running lights turn off and on randomly with brights engaging random as well....
Sep 6, 2025FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEForward sensors in vehicle have been failing while driving rain or snow since 2021; would go way on ...
Aug 28, 2025STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe Horn never worked since I bought it in August 2023, i’ve been in a countless near accident situa...
Jul 5, 2025FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEThe Forward collision warning light comes on randomly at times and disables the system. It’s done th...
Jun 4, 2025FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEFront sensor problem. Sensor Check Forward Safety System. ABS, Auto Hold light came up out of no whe...
Jun 3, 2025VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINEHow are you? The problem with our Hyundai involves the engine and engine control system. My vehicle...
Apr 14, 2025ENGINEThe contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that there was a knocking sound coming f...
Apr 1, 2025VISIBILITY/WIPERWindshield wipers will stop midway moving and stay in place at random times while switched on. Not r...
Jan 23, 2025ENGINEHeating core on car has gone out 3 times the first time costing $2,042.03 to repair, the two follow ...
Dec 27, 2024UNKNOWN OR OTHERThe 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, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe reverse camera does not work
Sep 16, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEMI am writing to file a formal complaint regarding a significant safety issue with my vehicle’s backu...
Sep 15, 2024FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCESeveral times, including yesterday, my forward collision avoidance engaged by braking suddenly and s...
Sep 10, 2024LANE DEPARTUREThe camera started to fail for a few days and then it was fine, then the blind spot started to fail ...
Sep 1, 2024POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLUnintended acceleration is happening. After about 15-30 minutes of driving, accelerating from a stop...