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Hyundai Elantra

Hyundai's compact sedan punched above its weight for decades, now the Elantra N stands among the best driver's cars in the segment.

Quick Facts & Specification Overview: The Hyundai Elantra is a sedan featuring powertrains delivering from 147 to 276 horsepower, achieving up to 35 MPG combined on official EPA ratings. Engineered with FWD drivetrain systems across 2 generations, the model holds a 5-star NHTSA safety rating and 6 active NHTSA safety recall campaigns.

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Official Hyundai Elantra 2021 exterior styling, aerodynamic profile, and vehicle dimensions
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Hyundai Elantra Sedan2021 Spec

Years

1990 - present

Power

147 - 276 hp

Best MPG

35 MPG

NHTSA

5★ overall

2021 Recalls

6 campaigns

Complaints

132 filed

01At a glance

Hyundai Elantra by the numbers

TopicHyundai ElantraDetail
Power range147 - 276 hp5 powertrains verified
EPA fuel economy23 - 35 MPGCombined cycle, best trim
Safety rating5★ overall (2026)Frontal 4★ · Side 5★ · Rollover 5★
Recalls (2021)6Open NHTSA safety campaigns
Complaints (2021)132ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SEAT BELTS, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Fuel typesPetrolFWD drivetrain
Generations indexed2Each with full spec sheet
Dimensions (latest)4676 x 1826 x 1415 mmL x W x H, 2720 mm wheelbase

02Crash protection

Hyundai Elantra NHTSA safety ratings

YearOverallFrontalSideRolloverRecalls
20265★4★5★5★0
20255★4★5★5★0
20245★4★5★5★0
20235★4★5★5★0
20225★4★5★5★0
20215★4★5★5★0
20204★4★4★4★0
20204★4★4★4★0

Source: NHTSA Safercar_data.csv, official 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Recall counts from NHTSA Recall API. Official NHTSA ratings

03Active safety

2021 Hyundai Elantra open recalls

SEAT BELTS:FRONT

21V796000

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Elantra, Elantra HEV, Venue, Genesis GV80 and 2022 Genesis GV70 vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioner(s) may explode upon deployment.

Fix: Dealers will replace the seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 211 and 009G. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall numbers 22V-354 for Elantra and Elantra HEV vehicles, 22V-458 for Venue vehicles, and 23V-094 for Genesis vehicles. Elantra, Elantra HEV, Venue, and Genesis vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedies completed.

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

21V00M000

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Santa Fe, 2021 Sonata, and Elantra vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash.

Fix: Dealers will remove and reinstall the front windshield panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 216.

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

21V302000

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Elantra vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat back recliners may have been improperly welded.

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.

SEAT BELTS:FRONT

22V218000

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Elantra and 2020 Accent vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver and passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.

Fix: Dealers will replace the seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed on May 31, 2022. A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 223. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 22V-354. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed.

05Pick your year

Hyundai Elantra generations

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05Generation comparison matrix

Compare all Hyundai Elantra generations

SpecificationElantra VII2021 – present (CN7)Elantra VI2016 – 2020 (AD)
Power Output147 – 276 hp147 – 201 hp
EPA Fuel EconomyUp to 35 MPG combinedUp to 33 MPG combined
Quickest 0–100 km/h5.3s6.9s
Exterior Dimensions4676 × 1826 × 1415 mm4570 × 1800 × 1450 mm
Wheelbase2720 mm2700 mm
Powertrains Verified3 trims2 trims
Full SpecsView spec sheet View spec sheet

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06Answers

Hyundai Elantra: what buyers ask

How many recalls does the Hyundai Elantra have?

The 2021 Hyundai Elantra has 6 open NHTSA recall campaigns. Always verify by your exact VIN, because recall coverage varies by production run.

What MPG does the Hyundai Elantra get?

Across verified powertrains, the Elantra achieves 23 to 35 MPG combined (EPA cycle).

How much horsepower does the Hyundai Elantra have?

Power ranges from 147 hp to 276 hp across 5 verified powertrains, spanning Petrol fuel types.

Is the Hyundai Elantra safe?

The 2026 Elantra earned a perfect 5-star overall NHTSA rating (frontal 4, side 5, rollover 5). It has earned 5 stars in 6 tested model years.

What are common Hyundai Elantra problems?

NHTSA has 132 owner complaints on file for the 2021 model year, most frequently involving ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SEAT BELTS, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE. 8 involved a crash.

How many generations does the Hyundai Elantra have?

We index 2 verified generations with full powertrain specification sheets, spanning production from 1990 to the present.

Sources for this page

Figures on this page are compiled from the sources above and cross-checked against manufacturer data sheets. US-market EPA cycle where noted; European WLTP values are measured differently and are not directly comparable.

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