Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid
NHTSA data on file today
The 2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 28 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #24V879000 Rearview Image May Not Display/ FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V589000 Software Error May Cause Unintended Acceleration NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V354000 Seat Belt Pretensioners May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V796000 Seat Belt Pretensioner May Explode NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 11 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 10 complaints
- Engine 8 complaints
- Service Brakes 5 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 4 complaints
- Unknown or Other 4 complaints
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid shows moderate reliability with common electrical and engine-related issues, but no alarming patterns or widespread failures. The single recall affects the rearview camera, which isn't critical for vehicle operation.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 20,000–40,000 miles | $300–$600 | common |
| engine | 30,000–50,000 miles | $500–$1,000 | occasional |
| vehicle speed control | 25,000–45,000 miles | $200–$500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 7,500 miles
- Brake pad inspection annually
- Tire rotation every 7,500 miles
- Battery inspection every year
- Coolant change every 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Dashboard warning lights
- Delayed engine start
- Unusual engine noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.