Complaint records

2021 Hyundai Elantra Complaints

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

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126 Total complaints
8 Crash reports
1 Fire reports
3 Injury reports
Quick answer: The 2021 Hyundai Elantra has 126 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.

Buyer interpretation

How to use these complaints before buying

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

Complaint volume

126 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).

What are the most common 2021 Hyundai Elantra complaint categories?

126 total complaints on record

Latest complaints

Showing 126-126 of 126 complaints.

Date Component Summary Severity Mileage
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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