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No NCAP safety rating data available from NHTSA for this vehicle. Ratings are typically available for passenger cars and light trucks.
The following safety recalls have been issued by NHTSA for the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid. If you own this vehicle, check your VIN at our VIN lookup tool or NHTSA.gov to see if your vehicle is affected.
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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's visibility and increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Real complaints filed with NHTSA by Hyundai Elantra Hybrid owners. These reports help identify common issues and potential safety concerns.
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 6 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 |
| ENGINE | 3 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | 1 |
| SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH during ice and snow, the engine revved, and there was an abnormal sound coming from the Hybrid battery. While turning, the contact stated that the vehicle had unintendedly accelerated. Additionally, the tire pressure warning light was illuminated. The contact believed that the failure was…
The headlights and back lights turn off at random times when the headlights are on the automatic setting. This problem happens very frequently at night, putting my family at risk when the lights go off and cannot see what is ahead of us. In addition to a cop pulling me over for not having my lights on and he asked…
Check Hybrid System alarmed in heavy traffic and derated my car and put me in a very dangerous situation.
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