Vehicle recall 21V302000 · April 28, 2021
2021 Hyundai Elantra
The driver and front passenger seat back recliners may have been improperly welded.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Elantra vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat back recliners may have been improperly welded.
- Consequence
- An improperly welded seat back recliner could separate from the seat back frame during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the seat back frame assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 21, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-888-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 204.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V302000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 28, 2021
- Filed by
- Hyundai Motor America
- Manufacturer campaign
- 204
- Owner notification
- June 21, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,464
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Hyundai Elantra (2021): 2021
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