CarRecallWatchThe 2021 Hyundai Elantra has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 132 complaints with NHTSA, including 8 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Forward Collision Avoidance (53 reports).
2021 Hyundai Elantra recalls
Rearview Camera May Fail to Display Image, Raising Crash Risk
A printed circuit board in the rearview camera system may be damaged, so the rearview camera image may fail to display.
Seat Belt Pretensioner May Explode in a Crash
Certain front seat belt pretensioners may explode when they deploy during a crash.
Seat Belt Pretensioners May Explode in a Crash
Front driver and passenger seat belt pretensioners in certain vehicles may explode when they deploy during a crash.
Windshield May Detach in a Crash, Raising Injury Risk
The windshield on certain vehicles may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle during manufacturing.
Seat Belt Pretensioner Can Explode in a Crash
Front seat belt pretensioners in certain vehicles may explode when they deploy during a crash.
Seat Recliner May Separate in a Crash
Some 2021 Elantra vehicles may have front seat back recliners, for the driver and front passenger, that were improperly welded.
Most common 2021 Hyundai Elantra problems
Problem areas named in the 132 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 53 |
| Electrical System | 31 |
| Unknown Or Other | 29 |
| Seat Belts | 27 |
| Engine | 13 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 |
| Lane Departure | 8 |
| Service Brakes | 8 |
| Power Train | 7 |
| Steering | 5 |
What owners report
my car has 60,000 miles and the horns on the car have been replaced 3 times Hyundai issued an extended warranty for the horns on certain 2021-2025 model year ELANTRA, 2022-2025 model year ELANTRA N and 2021-2025 model year ELANTRA Hybrid vehicles' for the 10 years or 120,000 miles from the date of original retail delivery I don't know what world this is acceptable in but it's not acceptable too me after have 3 sets of horns replaced
The passenger side headlight has significant condensation inside the housing. The car is slightly over five years old, with 40,000 miles It was rarely driven the first year due to the pandemic. I have seen there is a TSB regarding the headlights, but clearly this is a far more significant issue than Hyundai is letting on. I was getting a warning on the dash but that has stopped yet the headlight is still covered in heavy condensation.
Windshield wipers intermittently malfunction in the intermittent setting. The wipers stop at random locations in the middle of the windshield, pause, move a short distance, stop again, and behave erratically. This can obstruct the driverâs forward visibility. The problem occurs without snow, ice, or an obstruction on the windshield. A previous NHTSA complaint concerning a 2021 Hyundai Elantra describes essentially the same failure: wipers stopping midway and obstructing the driverâs view (NHTSA complaint 11685493/complaint record). A separate 2026 complaint involving a 2021 Elantra reported intermittent wiper operation along with other multifunction-switch functions, and the dealer diag
Vehicle was serviced to remediate Recall 271- backup camera replacement in January, 2025. In June 2026, vehicle is exhibiting the same issue. Rear camera is non functional in the following ways: 1. Vehicle is shifted to reverse, backup camera does not function; 2. Vehicle is in park backup camera button is pressed, backup camera does not function.
See attached document for complaint.
2021 Hyundai Elantra questions
Does the 2021 Hyundai Elantra have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2021 Hyundai Elantra: Rearview Camera May Fail to Display Image, Raising Crash Risk; Seat Belt Pretensioner May Explode in a Crash; Seat Belt Pretensioners May Explode in a Crash; Windshield May Detach in a Crash, Raising Injury Risk; Seat Belt Pretensioner Can Explode in a Crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Hyundai Elantra?
Based on 132 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Forward Collision Avoidance (53), Electrical System (31), Unknown Or Other (29).
How do I check if a recall on my 2021 Hyundai Elantra has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.