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2021 Hyundai Elantra: recalls, problems and warranty extensions

Everything US government records hold on the 2021 Hyundai Elantra as a model. To see how it applies to one car, and to check its mileage and VIN, enter the VIN.

6Safety recalls
132Owner complaints to NHTSA
2Defect investigations
5/5NHTSA overall crash rating

Most-reported problems

What 2021 Hyundai Elantra owners report most often to NHTSA, and the mileage where most reports fall.

Forward Collision Avoidance32
Electrical System31
Unknown Or Other29
Seat Belts27
Engine13
Vehicle Speed Control10
Your VIN report marks where your car's odometer sits on each of these ranges.

Safety recalls

Recalls issued for the 2021 Hyundai Elantra. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

  • Seat Belts: FrontOct 2021 · Campaign 21V796000
  • Visibility: WindshieldDec 2021 · Campaign 21V00M000
  • Seats: Front AssemblyApr 2021 · Campaign 21V302000
  • Seat Belts: FrontApr 2022 · Campaign 22V218000
  • Seat Belts: FrontMay 2022 · Campaign 22V354000
  • Back Over Prevention: Sensing SystemNov 2024 · Campaign 24V879000
Whether a recall was done is shown by the dealer or NHTSA's recall lookup. Your report lists each one with the risk and the fix.

Defect investigations

NHTSA investigations that include this model.

  • Loss of Motive PowerDP22003 · opened Sep 2022 · closed Dec 2023
  • Seat Belt Pretensioners May RuptureRQ22003 · opened Aug 2022 · closed May 2023

Theft risk

The Elantra is number 1 on the NICB list of most-stolen vehicles in the US (first half of 2025, all model years). Ask about anti-theft protection before you buy.

Other years

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Sources: NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, NCAP crash ratings, manufacturer communications and defect investigations; NICB. Model-level data: individual cars may differ.