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2021 Hyundai Elantra Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2021 Hyundai Elantra has 6 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-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 Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Sep 1, 2024POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLUnintended acceleration is happening. After about 15-30 minutes of driving, accelerating from a stop...
Feb 24, 2023POWER TRAIN,ENGINEI completed an oil change at Greggs oil express in Porterville California on 02-11-2023. I have the ...
Dec 1, 2022POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINEI picked up my Hyundai Elantra n-line today 12/1/22. My car was at the dealership for almost 3 week...
Oct 28, 2022POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHEROngoing issues whereby when accelerating the car jerks due to the transmission shuddering. There are...
Oct 12, 2021POWER TRAIN,SEAT BELTS,ENGINEThe contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving at 40 MPH, the vehicle shu...
Jun 1, 2021POWER TRAINCars DCT transmission constantly slips into neutral and is very dangerous when getting onto main roa...

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