Hyundai recalls 2021 Elantra vehicles with improperly welded seat backs that could separate in a crash, increasing injury risk. Owners must have seats inspected or replaced free by dealers.
An improperly welded seat back recliner could separate from the seat back frame during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Hyundai is recalling certain 2021 Elantra vehicles because the driver and front passenger seat backs may have been improperly welded. This could cause the seat backs to separate during a crash, increasing injury risk.
The seat back recliners may not be securely welded to the seat frame. During a crash, this could cause the seat backs to separate, potentially increasing the risk of injury to occupants.
Owners of 2021 Hyundai Elantra vehicles with driver and front passenger seats that may have improper welds are affected. Drivers and front passenger occupants are most at risk during a crash.
Check if your 2021 Hyundai Elantra has driver and front passenger seats with improperly welded seat backs. The recall was announced on June 21, 2021, and owner notifications were mailed to affected vehicles.
Call 1-888-371-9460 to schedule a seat inspection or replacement.
Dealers will inspect the seat back frames and replace them if necessary at no cost.
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.
The driver and front passenger seat back recliners may have been improperly welded, which could cause them to separate during a crash and increase injury risk.
Your 2021 Hyundai Elantra may be affected if the driver and front passenger seats have improperly welded seat backs. Owner notifications were mailed on June 21, 2021.
Dealers will inspect and replace the seat back frame assembly at no cost. Contact Hyundai customer service at 1-888-371-9460 to schedule the repair.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hyundai to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V302000 — Hyundai Hyundai Hello, I own a Hyundai that is covered by recall 21V302000 from Hyundai. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
