Does the 2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid, the most recent reported on November 21, 2024 (Back over prevention: sensing system, camera). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid?

Owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (11 complaints), followed by vehicle speed control (11).

How many 2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid complaints mention a crash or fire?

0 of 30 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid recalls and problems

4 recalls and 30 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid recalls

Back over prevention: sensing system, camera

NHTSA campaign 24V879000 · reported November 21, 2024 · Hyundai Motor America · 226,118 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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."
The risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's visibility and increases the risk of a crash.
The 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.

Vehicle speed control · Electrical system

NHTSA campaign 23V589000 · reported August 18, 2023 · Hyundai Motor America · 37,997 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Elantra HEV vehicles. A software error in the motor control unit may cause unintended vehicle acceleration after the brake pedal is released.
The risk: Unintended vehicle acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will update the motor control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 29, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 248.

Seat belts: front · Seat belts: pretensioner

NHTSA campaign 22V354000 · reported May 19, 2022 · Hyundai Motor America · 230,233 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.
The 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 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.

Seat belts: pretensioner · Seat belts: front

NHTSA campaign 21V796000 · reported October 13, 2021 · Hyundai Motor America · 978 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: An exploding seat belt pretensioner could project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury.
The 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 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Electrical system11
Vehicle speed control11
Engine9
Service brakes5
Fuel/propulsion system4
Unknown or other4
Forward collision avoidance3
Exterior lighting1
Power train1
Suspension1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 22, 2026 · Vehicle speed control
Approximately once every 500 - 2000 miles (maybe more frequently this year), my car suddenly begins to accelerate hard. This happens even if my foot is completely off the gas pedal. Usually, before the problem becomes severe, there are a few minutes in which I suspect the car is sometimes lurching forward, or losing…

Jan 2, 2026 · Electrical system · 44,900 miles
The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH during ice and snow, the engine revved, and there was an abnormal sound coming from the Hybrid battery. While turning, the contact stated that the vehicle had unintendedly accelerated. Additionally, the tire pressure warning…

Jul 9, 2025 · Electrical system
The headlights and back lights turn off at random times when the headlights are on the automatic setting. This problem happens very frequently at night, putting my family at risk when the lights go off and cannot see what is ahead of us. In addition to a cop pulling me over for not having my lights on and he asked me…

Jul 3, 2025 · Power train
Check Hybrid System alarmed in heavy traffic and derated my car and put me in a very dangerous situation.

May 18, 2025 · Electrical system
I am writing to report a serious and ongoing safety issue with my 2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid that remains unresolved despite multiple visits to Hyundai service centers and independent repair shops. I’ve also found numerous consumer discussions online describing nearly identical issues with the same model and newer…

Elantra Hybrid model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2021	4	30	0	0
2022	4	40	3	0
2023	1	55	5	0
2024	1	6	0	1

Across all years, the 2023 Elantra Hybrid has the most complaints (55). All Hyundai Elantra Hybrid years →

Questions

Does the 2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid, the most recent reported on November 21, 2024 (Back over prevention: sensing system, camera). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid?: Owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (11 complaints), followed by vehicle speed control (11).
How many 2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 30 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 22, 2026.