2021 Hyundai Elantra recalls
Safety recalls listed by NHTSA
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A recall on the model year does not always mean your car is affected. Your VIN decides. Confirm open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
All 6 2021 Hyundai Elantra recalls, newest first
Nov 21, 2024Back Over Prevention, Sensing SystemHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 to 2022 Santa Fe, Santa Fe HEV, Elantra, Elantra HEV and 2022 Elantra N and Santa Fe PHEV vehicles. Due to a damaged printed circuit board, the rearview camera image may fail to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's visibility and increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1 855 371 9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 271.
NHTSA campaign 24V879000 · Hyundai Motor America
May 19, 2022Seat Belts, FrontHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020 to 2022 Accent, 2021 to 2022 Elantra, and 2021 to 2022 Elantra HEV vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver side and/or passenger side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.
Risk: An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.
Fix: Dealers will secure the seat belt pretensioner(s) with a cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 28, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1 855 371 9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 229. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall numbers 21V796, 22V069, 22V218, and 22V123 for Accent, Elantra, and Elantra HEV vehicles. All Accent, Elantra, and Elantra HEV vehicles already repaired under the previous recalls will need to have the new remedy completed.
NHTSA campaign 22V354000 · Hyundai Motor America
Apr 1, 2022Seat Belts, FrontHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 to 2022 Elantra and 2020 Accent vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver and passenger side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.
Risk: Exploding seat belt pretensioners can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed on May 31, 2022. A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1 855 371 9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 223. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 22V354. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
NHTSA campaign 22V218000 · Hyundai Motor America
Dec 28, 2021Visibility, WindshieldHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020 to 2021 Santa Fe, 2021 Sonata, and Elantra vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash.
Risk: A windshield that detaches from a vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will remove and reinstall the front windshield panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1 855 371 9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 216.
NHTSA campaign 21V00M000 · Hyundai Motor America
Oct 13, 2021Seat Belts, FrontHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Elantra, Elantra HEV, Venue, Genesis GV80 and 2022 Genesis GV70 vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver side and/or passenger side seat belt pretensioner(s) may explode upon deployment.
Risk: An exploding seat belt pretensioner could project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1 855 371 9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 211 and 009G. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall numbers 22V354 for Elantra and Elantra HEV vehicles, 22V458 for Venue vehicles, and 23V094 for Genesis vehicles. Elantra, Elantra HEV, Venue, and Genesis vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedies completed.
NHTSA campaign 21V796000 · Hyundai Motor America
Apr 28, 2021Seats, Front AssemblyHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Elantra vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat back recliners may have been improperly welded.
Risk: An improperly welded seat back recliner could separate from the seat back frame during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the seat back frame assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 21, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1 888 371 9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 204.
NHTSA campaign 21V302000 · Hyundai Motor America
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FAQ
Does the 2021 Hyundai Elantra have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2021 Hyundai Elantra. Not every car of this model year is affected, so check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.
How do I check if my 2021 Hyundai Elantra has an open recall?
Enter your 17 character VIN in the NHTSA lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call any franchised dealer of the brand. The VIN check tells you which recalls are still open on your exact car.
Are recall repairs free?
Yes. Under federal law the manufacturer must fix a safety recall for free at an authorized dealer, no matter who owns the car or how old it is. Some recalls on very old vehicles may be limited, so ask the dealer.
How long does a recall repair take?
Most recall fixes take under two hours once the dealer has the parts. When parts are short the dealer may need weeks, and for do not drive recalls they often offer a loaner or towing.