2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Elantra Hybrid years
- More complaints than other years 3rd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid. That ranks 3rd out of 6 Elantra Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (11 complaints, 38%), typically at around 44,900 miles. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 29owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 11 | 38% | 44,900 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 34% | 9,150 | — | — |
| Engine | 8 | 28% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
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."
Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's visibility and increases the risk of a crash.
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
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.
Risk: Unintended vehicle acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
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
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.
Risk: An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.
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
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.
Risk: An exploding seat belt pretensioner could project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury.
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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
Check Hybrid System alarmed in heavy traffic and derated my car and put me in a very dangerous situation.
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. Iâve also found numerous consumer discussions online describing nearly identical issues with the…
I have a safety recall is with a Rear view camera that hasnât had a solution.
Other Hyundai Elantra Hybrid years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Elantra Hybrid | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 Elantra Hybrid | 5 | 1 |
| 2024 Elantra Hybrid | 6 | 1 |
| 2023 Elantra Hybrid | 55 | 1 |
| 2022 Elantra Hybrid | 40 | 4 |
| 2021 | 29 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid?
Owners most often report electrical system, vehicle speed control, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 11 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Elantra Hybrid model years, the 2021 has more complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.