2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid
Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 30
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Vehicle speed control
Campaigns on file for 2021
None on file
37% of complaints
Complaints per year
2021: 30 complaints
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| Year | Complaints |
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| 2021 | 30 |
| 2022 | 40 |
| 2023 | 55 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Vehicle speed control
37% · 11 reportsMost commonly citing accelerator pedal.
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Approximately once every 500 - 2000 miles (maybe more frequently this year), my car suddenly begins to accelerate hard. This happens even if my foot is completely off the gas pedal.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-22
Also filed under Engine and fuel/propulsion system
The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while pulling into the driveway, while slowing down, the vehicle inadvertently lunged forward. The vehicle seemed as though it was attempting to accelerate forward.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-07-13
Electrical system
37% · 11 reportsMost commonly citing hybrid management and coil.
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I keep getting intermittent HEV warnings and 12-volt light. The engine then shuts down and I have no power. This has occurred several times while on the highway and this creates a safety hazard.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-11-07
Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system
According to the dealership where I bought this car, the ignition coil failed. This has happened two times so far, resulting in two separate trips to the dealership to diagnosis and repair the issue.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-08-03
Engine
30% · 9 reportsShow complaint excerpts
This is my second time contact and reporting this issue about the vehicle surging unexpectedly and you cannot get it to slow down except by keeping your foot on the brake and pulling off the road.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-21
On multiple drives the car has "lurched" or accelerated when foot was NOT on the accelerator pedal. These were minor issues, but unnerving when pulling up to park near a structure.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-03-23
Service brakes
17% · 5 reportsFuel/propulsion system
13% · 4 reportsSafety timeline
4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2022-02-10Seat belts21V796000 Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Elantra, Elantra HEV, Venue, Genesis GV80 and 2022 Genesis GV70 vehicles.
Remedy: 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.
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2022-08-29Seat belts22V354000 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.
Remedy: 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.
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2023-09-26Electrical system, vehicle speed control23V589000 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.
Remedy: 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.
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2025-01-14Back over prevention24V879000 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.
Remedy: 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Vehicle speed control: 11 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 11 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 9 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 21V796000 · Seat belts
- Recall 22V354000 · Seat belts
- Recall 23V589000 · Electrical system, vehicle speed control
- Recall 24V879000 · Back over prevention
FAQ
- Is the 2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid?
- The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 37% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid have?
- 4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.