The 2021 Hyundai Elantra has a high safety risk profile with 3 recall campaigns and 126 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

Recalls

126

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

22V3540002022-19-05

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.

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

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21V3020002021-28-04

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.

An improperly welded seat back recliner could separate from the seat back frame during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

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22V2180002022-01-04

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.

Exploding seat belt pretensioners can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 126 owners have filed complaints about the 2021 Hyundai Elantra. SEAT BELTS issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Seat Belts20

02Forward Collision Avoidance18

03Electrical System12

04Unknown Or Other11

05Engine6

126 total across 1 model years (2021–2021)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Hyundai Elantra Fuel Economy

28–54mpg combined

25-53city

34-56hwy

$800-$1,550/yr

Across 6 configurations, the 2021 Hyundai Elantra returns 28–54 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim

Elantra Hybrid Blue - Automatic (AM-S6)

54mpg

1.6L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

53 city56 hwy~$800/yr10/10 Clean

Elantra Hybrid - Automatic (AM-S6)

50mpg

1.6L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

49 city52 hwy~$900/yr9/10 Clean

Elantra - Automatic (AV-S1)

35mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

31 city41 hwy~$1,250/yr7/10 Clean

Elantra - Automatic (AM-S7)

31mpg

1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

28 city36 hwy~$1,400/yr7/10 Clean

Elantra - Manual 6-spd

28mpg

1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

25 city34 hwy~$1,550/yr6/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2021 Hyundai Elantra

34States

30%in top 3

13% of the market sits in Texas, though listings span 34 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

TXTexas

2,95513%

FLFlorida

2,0029%

CACalifornia

1,9628%

PAPennsylvania

1,4386%

GAGeorgia

1,4006%

DEDelaware

9734%

AZArizona

9014%

NYNew York

8614%

NJNew Jersey

7213%

NCNorth Carolina

7183%

OHOhio

7153%

MOMissouri

6873%

ILIllinois

6713%

DCWashington DC

6483%

MDMaryland

6163%

TNTennessee

4992%

INIndiana

4382%

WAWashington

4352%

RIRhode Island

4262%

OK350

CT306

NH289

AL269

OR260

UT231

MN228

WI228

CO204

VA200

MA184

NV182

MI160

LA147

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2021.

Buying a 2021 Hyundai Elantra?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2021 Hyundai Elantra a good car to buy?

The 2021 Hyundai Elantra has 3 recalls on record. There are 3 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is seat belts, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2021 Hyundai Elantra?

There are 3 documented recalls for the 2021 Hyundai Elantra. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2021 Hyundai Elantra?

Fuel economy ranges from 28 to 54 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $903 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2021 Hyundai Elantra?

SEAT BELTS is the number-one complaint area for the 2021 Hyundai Elantra, based on 126 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.