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2021 Hyundai Elantra Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2021 Hyundai Elantra has 6 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2021 Hyundai Elantra

Other
38
Electrical
24
Seat Belts
21
Speed Control
8
Engine
6
Powertrain
6
Steering
5
Visibility
4
Lights
3
Structure
3

6

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Apr 14, 2025ENGINEThe contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that there was a knocking sound coming f...
Jan 23, 2025ENGINEHeating core on car has gone out 3 times the first time costing $2,042.03 to repair, the two follow ...
Mar 13, 2023ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed spe...
Aug 12, 2022ENGINEThe contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer...
Jan 27, 2022ENGINEOn 1/27/2022 my daughter was driving home from school in her 2021 Hyundai Elantra SEL which was pur...
Dec 31, 2021ENGINEAt about 11 months old my car suddenly seized while attempting to enter the highway. This came wit...

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