2021 Hyundai Elantra Recalls
6 NHTSA safety recalls on record for the 2021 Hyundai Elantra — components, risks, and free remedies, plus how to check your exact VIN.
The 2021 Hyundai Elantra has 6 safety recalls recorded in the U.S. NHTSA database affecting the seat belts, visibility, seats. Safety-recall repairs are carried out free of charge by franchised Hyundai dealers, regardless of the vehicle's age or warranty status. Enter your 17-character VIN to confirm which of these apply to your exact vehicle and whether the remedy has already been performed.
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2021 Hyundai Elantra recalls (NHTSA)
| Campaign # | Component | Summary | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
21V796000 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT | 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. | 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, 22V-458 for Venue vehicles, and 23V-094 for Genesis vehicles. Elantra, Elantra HEV, Venue, and Genesis vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedies completed. |
21V00M000 |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 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. | 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. |
21V302000 |
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Elantra vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat back recliners may have been improperly welded. | 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. |
22V218000 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT | 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. | 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. |
22V354000 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT | 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. | 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. |
24V879000 |
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 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." | 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. |
Source: U.S. NHTSA recalls database. Recalls apply to specific build dates/batches — decode your VIN to confirm which apply to your exact vehicle. Last updated .
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How do I check if my 2021 Hyundai Elantra has an open recall?
NHTSA tracks recalls by VIN, because a recall usually applies only to specific production dates and component batches — not every 2021 Hyundai Elantra. Decode your 17-character VIN on VinSnap (or NHTSA's own VIN lookup) to see exactly which recalls apply to your vehicle and whether the free remedy has already been completed.
Are recall repairs free on a 2021 Hyundai Elantra?
Yes. Under U.S. law, safety-recall repairs are performed free of charge by franchised Hyundai dealers, regardless of the vehicle's age, mileage, or warranty status. You should not be charged for parts or labour on an open safety recall.
What should I do if my 2021 Hyundai Elantra has an open safety recall?
Contact a franchised Hyundai dealer with your VIN and book the free recall repair. If the recall is marked "Park It" or "Park Outside", follow that guidance immediately. Keep your contact details current with the manufacturer so recall notices reach you.