Complaint records

2021 Hyundai Elantra Complaints

128 consumer-submitted complaints on record for the 2021 Hyundai Elantra, grouped by component category.

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128 Total complaints
8 Crash reports
1 Fire reports
3 Injury reports
Quick answer: The 2021 Hyundai Elantra has 128 consumer-submitted complaints in our database. The most common complaint categories are seat belts, forward collision avoidance, electrical system. Enriched records show 8 crash reports, 1 fire report, and 3 injury reports.
Complaint data reflects consumer-submitted reports. A complaint is not proof of a defect, recall, or manufacturer fault. Enriched severity fields come from official bulk records when the complaint can be matched by ODI number.

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Complaint records are most useful when they turn into inspection points, seller questions, and comparison checks against nearby model years.

Complaint volume

128 consumer-submitted complaints are matched to this model year. Treat the count as a research signal, then read the actual summaries for repeated symptoms.

Pattern to inspect

The most common categories are seat belts, forward collision avoidance, electrical system. Use those categories as a test-drive checklist instead of judging the vehicle from the total count alone.

Severity flags

Enriched records include 8 crash reports, 1 fire report, 3 injury reports, and 1 fatality report. These fields come from complaint records and should be read in context.

Mileage clue

Mileage is available on 12 complaints, with an average reported failure mileage of 32,057 miles. Compare that with the mileage on the listing.

Questions to ask the seller

  • Have you had any problems related to seat belts, forward collision avoidance, electrical system?
  • Can I see recent maintenance and repair records?
  • Has the vehicle ever been towed, involved in a crash, or repaired for the same issue twice?
  • Can we also check the recall record for this 2021 Hyundai Elantra?
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How severe are the 2021 Hyundai Elantra complaints?

Enriched complaint indicators from official bulk records.

8 Crash
1 Fire
3 Injury
1 Fatality
11 Towed
3 Medical attention

Mileage at failure is available on 12 complaints ; average reported mileage is 32,057 miles.

Most common incident states: CA (1), FL (1), NJ (1), OK (1), WA (1).

What are the most common 2021 Hyundai Elantra complaint categories?

128 total complaints on record

Latest complaints

Showing 126-128 of 128 complaints.

Date Component Summary Severity Mileage
Jun 2021 STRUCTURE The hood of the car is clearly larger and "off-kilter" with the rest of the body (and front grill) of the car. Although the body indentations match, the hood looks as if it were from a completely different model. It also shifts down on the driver side of the vehicle giving concern that it may shift further and get damaged. A clear manufacturer defect and safety hazard. After the dealer told me they could do nothing, I opened a case with Hyundai Motor. Hyundai Motor has failed to reply or report back on a resolution. Initial report was made on 5/13/21 and a case # was assigned (case manager assigned on 6/5). As of today, 6/9/21, Hyundai Motor has not yet contacted me for a resolution. I am concerned about driving my vehicle if it causes the hood to shift even further and causes damages, detaches, bumps up against the front grill, or causes an accident.
Incident: May 2021 		Crash: No Fire: No Unknown
Jun 2021 STEERING The contact rented a 2021 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle drifted to the left and to the right. The contact stated that an unknown warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 376.
Incident: Jun 2021 		Crash: No Fire: No 376
Feb 2021 UNKNOWN OR OTHER WIRELESS PHONE PROJECTION WHILE USING APPLE IPHONE XR CONTINUOUSLY DROPS WHILE USING MAPS FEATURE. WHEN IT DISCONNECTS I HAVE TO PUSH TWO BUTTONS ON SCREEN. OK AND THEN THE BUTTON TO RECONNECT. SOMETIMES THIS HAPPENS AS MUCH AS EVERY 5 SECONDS. I HAVE NEARLY CRASHED WHILE TRYING TO CONSTANTLY RECONNECT. ESPECIALLY WHEN I AM IN AN AREA I DO NOT KNOW. THERE IS NO OPTION TO CONNECT CARPLAY VIA USB WIRED CONNECTION. THIS ISSUE FEELS LIKE A SAFETY ISSUE. AS IT IS VERY DISTRACTING WHILE DRIVING.
Incident: Feb 2021 		Crash: No Fire: No 2,123

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