Front assembly: reclinerRecall 21V-302 · 2021 Hyundai Elantra
Hyundai Motor America recall 21V-302 covers 1,464 2021 Hyundai Elantra for a front assembly: recliner problem, reported to NHTSA on April 28, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q1) shows 91% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V302000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Elantra vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat back recliners may have been improperly welded.
The risk
An improperly welded seat back recliner could separate from the seat back frame during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
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 repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
91%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 59 vehicles were listed as unreachable.