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2021 Hyundai Elantra

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

4

4 current

Combined

6.7L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,077

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

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Transport Canada recall 2025636 · manufacturer campaign C0624 / C0709

17 November 2025

Transport Canada lists: GV 80 2021–2025 · Elantra 2021–2025 · Ioniq 6 2023–2025 · Kona 2018–2023 · and 3 more

What is wrong

Hyundai Auto Canada is conducting an extended warranty campaign for certain vehicles as water could enter the horn assembly and cause the horn's electrical contacts to corrode. As a result, the horn may not work properly or at all.

Why it matters

A horn that doesn't work properly could prevent a driver from warning others of a danger and create an unsafe situation.

What the dealer will do

To reduce the safety risk, Hyundai advises you to test the horn regularly. Hyundai will notify owners in writing and advise you to contact a dealership if your horn doesn't work properly. Hyundai will provide an extended warranty of 10 years/200 000 km to replace the horn for free if it fails.

332,486 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety TC

Visual System

Transport Canada recall 2024709 · manufacturer campaign R0271

20 November 2024

Transport Canada lists: Elantra 2021–2022 · Santa Fe 2021–2022

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the rearview camera may not have been manufactured properly. Over time, the camera could fail and cause the rearview camera image not to display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the vehicle is reversing. Note: For the Santa Fe model, this recall affects both Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid models. For the Elantra model, this recall affects both Elantra and Elantra Hybrid models.

Why it matters

A rearview camera image that doesn't display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Hyundai will notify owners in writing and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the rearview camera.

48,509 vehicles affected in CanadaCarCompliance Mfr

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2023468 · manufacturer campaign R0243 (31D097)

18 August 2023

Transport Canada lists: Elantra 2021–2023

What is wrong

On certain Elantra hybrid models, the vehicle could slowly accelerate after the brake pedal is released. Note: This problem can only happen under certain conditions after the vehicle enters "fail-safe" mode.

Why it matters

A vehicle that accelerates on its own could create the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Hyundai will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the motor control unit (MCU) software.

6,014 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2022259 · manufacturer campaign R0218 (21D074)

19 May 2022

Transport Canada lists: Elantra 2021–2022

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, there may be a problem with the driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners. As a result, the seat belt pretensioners could explode in a crash. If this happens, small pieces of metal could hit people in the vehicle. Note: This recall affects Elantra and Elantra Hybrid models, and replaces recalls R0209 (Transport Canada No. 2022-098) and R0200 (Transport Canada No. 2021-627). Vehicles that were repaired under those recalls also require this repair.

Why it matters

A seat belt pretensioner that explodes could create a risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

Hyundai will notify owners by mail and instruct you to bring your vehicle to a dealership to install a protective cap over the driver and front passenger's seat belt pretensioners.

42,809 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Mid-size
In its class
More efficient than 82% of 137 2021 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
157 g/km

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Common questions

Does the 2021 Hyundai Elantra have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 4 recalls on record for the 2021 Hyundai Elantra. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2021 Hyundai Elantra get?
NRCan rates the 2021 Hyundai Elantra at 6.7 L/100 km combined, emitting 157 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 5 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2021 Hyundai Elantra for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,077 in fuel, producing roughly 3,095 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.