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#BS-2021-HYUELA-38C7

2021 Hyundai Elantra

Based on reports from 198 owners and 6 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
198
Crashes
11
Fires
1
Recalls
6
TSBs
76
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 198 complaints, 11 crashes, 1 fires, and 6 recalls. Complaint rate is 3.5x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

all dashboard warning lights came on

4 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
2

several computer option settings not working

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

power steering turned off-very hard to steer car

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Collision AvoidanceHIGH

28 owners reported collision avoidance issues — failures commonly reported around 16K miles.

!Inspect the Seat BeltsMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

8
0–30K
3
30–60K
1
60–90K
90–120K
1
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (8 reports) • Median: 16K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Collision Avoidance (28 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Where the complaints fall

Collision Avoidance28 (14%)
Other26 (13%)
Seat Belts25 (13%)
Electrical24 (12%)
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control16 (8%)
Engine12 (6%)
Speed Control10 (5%)
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking9 (5%)

2021 Hyundai Elantra: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Collision Avoidance Issues

Collision Avoidance complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2021 Hyundai Elantra, with 28 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 15,500 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 16K-mile mark.

Seat Belts Issues

Seat Belts complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2021 Hyundai Elantra, with 25 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seat belts-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2021 Hyundai Elantra, with 24 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control Issues

Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2021 Hyundai Elantra, with 16 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

14
21
70
22
50
23
34
24
25
25
5
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2021 Hyundai Elantra. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (6 recalls)

21V00M000Jun 2022

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.

21V302000Jun 2021

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.

21V796000Feb 2022

SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

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.

22V218000May 2022

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.

22V354000Aug 2022

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.

+ 1 more recall in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Hyundai Elantra is the 2013 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2021 Hyundai Elantra vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

198

Class avg

56

3.5x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical midsize cars vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 198 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 6 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2021 Hyundai Elantra: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2021 Hyundai Elantra?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2021 Hyundai Elantra is related to the collision avoidance, with 28 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2021 Hyundai Elantra reliable?
The 2021 Hyundai Elantra has 198 complaints, 11 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 3.5x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2021 Hyundai Elantra problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2021 Hyundai Elantra have any recalls?
Yes, the 2021 Hyundai Elantra has 6 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Hyundai Elantra problems start?
Based on 13 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 15,500 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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