| Component | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 21V302000 |
| Summary | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Elantra vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat back recliners may have been improperly welded. |
| Consequence | An improperly welded seat back recliner could separate from the seat back frame during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Remedy | 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. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 21V796000 |
| Summary | Hyundai 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. |
| Consequence | An exploding seat belt pretensioner could project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury. |
| Remedy | 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 22V-354 for Elantra and Elantra HEV vehicles and 22V-458 for Venue vehicles. Elantra, Elantra HEV, and Venue vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedies completed. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
| Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 22V354000 |
| Summary | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Accent, 2021-2022 Elantra, and 2021-2022 Elantra HEV vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment. |
| Consequence | An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury. |
| Remedy | 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 21V-796, 22V-069, 22V-218, and 22V-123 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. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
| Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 22V218000 |
| Summary | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Elantra and 2020 Accent vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver and passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment. |
| Consequence | Exploding seat belt pretensioners can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury. |
| Remedy | 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 22V-354. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
| Component | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Mfr Report Date | 20201029 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 21V00M000 |
| Summary | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2021 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. |
| Consequence | A windshield that detaches from a vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury. |
| Remedy | 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. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
Data updated January 2023
2021 Hyundai Elantra Recall FAQs (show)
Q: Does the 2021 Hyundai Elantra have any vehicle recalls?
A: Yes, the 2021 Hyundai Elantra has atleast 16 recalls.Q: What are the 2021 Hyundai Elantra recalls?
A: The 2021 Hyundai Elantra recalls include: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER, SEAT BELTS:FRONT, SEAT BELTS:FRONT, SEAT BELTS:FRONT, VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD.
A: Yes, the 2021 Hyundai Elantra has atleast 16 recalls.Q: What are the 2021 Hyundai Elantra recalls?
A: The 2021 Hyundai Elantra recalls include: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER, SEAT BELTS:FRONT, SEAT BELTS:FRONT, SEAT BELTS:FRONT, VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD.