2021 HYUNDAI ELANTRA Recalls — Canada & USA

The 2021 Hyundai Elantra has 6 recalls, the most serious including seatbelt pretensioners that can explode in a crash and send metal fragments into the cabin, and an engine that can stall or catch fire on models equipped with the 2.0L engine. The pretensioner concern affects front driver and passenger seatbelts and applies to both standard and hybrid trims. On hybrid models, there is a separate issue where the vehicle can continue to accelerate slowly after the brake pedal is released, a condition that can occur when the car enters a reduced-power mode. On the engine side, oil can leak onto hot exhaust components, raising the fire risk on 2.0L-equipped vehicles. There is also a structural safety concern: the seat back recliners on the driver and front passenger seats may have inadequate welds and can break away from the seat frame in a crash, preventing the seat from properly supporting the occupant.