Hyundai Elantra Hev 2021

• Recall 234830 [USA]: Unintended vehicle acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
  Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2023 elantra hev vehicles. A software error in the motor control unit may cause unintended vehicle acceleration after the brake pedal is released.
  dealers will update the motor control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed september 29, 2023. Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 248.
  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.Nhtsa.Gov.

• Recall 208498 [USA]: An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.
  Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2022 accent, 2021-2022 elantra, and 2021-2022 elantra hev vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.
  dealers will secure the seat belt pretensioner(s) with a cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed august 28, 2022. Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 229. This recall expands and replaces nhtsa recall numbers 21v-796, 22v-069, 22v-218, and 22v-123 for accent, elantra, and elantra hev vehicles. All accent, elantra, and elantra hev vehicles already repaired under the previous recalls will need to have the new remedy completed.
  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.Nhtsa.Gov.

• Recall 208617 [USA]: Exploding seat belt pretensioners can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.
  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.
  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.
  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.Nhtsa.Gov.

• Recall 181792 [USA]: A windshield that detaches from a vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
  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.
  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.
  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.Nhtsa.Gov.

• Recall 188223 [USA]: An exploding seat belt pretensioner could project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury.
  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.
  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.
  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.Nhtsa.Gov.

• Recall 184459 [USA]: An improperly welded seat back recliner could separate from the seat back frame during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
  Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 elantra vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat back recliners may have been improperly welded.
  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 2021627 [Canada]: Seats and restraints
  Issue: on certain vehicles, there may be a problem with the front seat belt pretensioners. As a result, the driver and/or passenger seat belt pretensioners could explode in a crash. If this happens, small pieces of metal could hit people in the vehicle. Safety risk: a seat belt pretensioner that explodes could create a risk of injury. Corrective action: hyundai will notify owners by mail and instruct you to bring your vehicle to a dealer to replace the driver's and/or passenger's front seat belt pretensioners, as necessary.

• Recall 2022259 [Canada]: Seats and restraints
  Issue: 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. Safety risk: a seat belt pretensioner that explodes could create a risk of injury. Corrective actions: 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.

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• Pedestrian alert sounds investigation as of 20230127

  Nhtsa received a petition on or about july 18, 2022, requesting that federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the united states. The petition can be reviewed at nhtsa.Gov under odi number 11486072. Fmvss 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 kg or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after march 1, 2021.On january 27, 2023, nhtsa opened defect petition (dp) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matter described in the petition. On june 24, 2023 and as supplemented on june 25, 2023, the petitioner notified nhtsa he was withdrawing his petition. The petitioner indicated that, based on his review of data, there is no justification for asserting potential benefits that could be derived from actions sought by my petition. Based on the petitioners withdrawal, dp22-005 is closed. Closure of this dp does not represent a determination by nhtsa regarding the subject matter of the petition.
  

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• Loss of motive power investigation as of 20220912

  The national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) received a letter dated july 13, 2022, petitioning the agency to initiate a safety defect investigation into loss of motive power allegations attributed to oil drain pan assembly failures on certain hyundai motor america, inc. And kia america, inc. Vehicles spanning model years (my) 2005-2021. The petitioners cited examples of complaints indicating that the subject vehicles were experiencing rapid loss of engine oil due to oil drain plug back outs, resulting in loss of motive power and/or catastrophic engine damage. Additional complaints were provided which alleged that the oil drain pans lack sufficient structural integrity and are susceptible to cracking. The petition itself can be reviewed at nhtsa.Gov under odi number 11481745. On september 12, 2022, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened defect petition (dp22-003) to evaluate the petitioners’ request. The petitioners have provided additional complaints within four supplemental letters dated january 31, 2023, march 21, 2023, may 23, 2023, and august 4, 2023. Odi’s evaluation included the review and analysis of the complaints and supporting information submitted by the petitioners, as well as additional complaints submitted directly to nhtsa which referenced either the oil drain plug or a crack in the oil pan. After reviewing the available data, odi has not identified evidence that would support opening a defect investigation into the oil drain pan assemblies of the subject vehicles. Based on a review of the available information, a loss of motive power resulting from an oil drain plug back out has not occurred between the initial sale of a vehicle and the completion of its first oil change. If during an oil change service, a technician fails to remove the existing drain plug gasket before installing a new gasket, it is likely that a proper seal between the drain plug and the oil pan will not be made. An improper seal between the drain plug and oil pan could lead to the backing out on the drain plug, resulting in the sudden loss of oil while driving. Additionally, the provided examples of oil pan cracks were localized to the immediate vicinity of the oil drain plug and/or appeared to be the result of direct-contact with a tool during servicing.  there is no information to support that a vehicle-based defect exists relating to the oil pan assembly, and instead the documented incidents are related to the failure to follow the proper maintenance procedures during oil change service. In october 2023, hyundai published a technical service bulletin (tsb) that provided detailed instructions for oil change service on its gasoline powered vehicles, specifically highlighting the need to remove and replace the existing drain plug gasket prior to reinstalling the drain plug. After a thorough review of the material submitted by the petitioner, the information already in nhtsas possession, and the potential risks to motor vehicle safety implicated by the petitioners allegations, nhtsa does not believe that a formal investigation is warranted. Therefore, the petition is denied. A federal register notice (frn) further detailing nhtsa’s reasons for denial of the petition will be published. The reference numbers for the complaints to nhtsa cited by the petitioner can be found in the petition submission documents in the public file for dp22-003. To review those complaints and the additional complaints odi added to its evaluation which are cited in the closing resume odi report identification number document, go to nhtsa.Gov.
  

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• Seat belt pretensioners may rupture investigation as of 20220808

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Common OBD Error codes specific to this vehicle.

• C1620 [1] C1620
• P17D2 [4] P17D2

The contact owns a 2021 hyundai elantra. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, the steering wheel locked not allowing the contact to steer the vehicle. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with the front camera needing to be replaced and an unknown software updated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 506.

New car, about 600 miles on odometer. Travelling on highway, with the (lane keeping assist, and lane departure warning on). The vehicle pull the steering so quick, that i almost hit the car in the next lane. In another occasion it pull the car out of the lane i was travelling on. I turned off the lane keeping assist, and all seems ok.

The contact rented a 2021 hyundai elantra. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle drifted to the left and to the right. The contact stated that an unknown warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 376.

The contact owns a 2021 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that while pulling into the driveway, while slowing down, the vehicle inadvertently lunged forward. The vehicle seemed as though it was attempting to accelerate forward. The contact had to depress the brake pedal with excessive force to keep the vehicle from moving forward. The failure was independently remedied, and the vehicle started to perform as designed. The contact stated that failure occurred on three different occasions. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer however, the mechanic was unable to find a cause for the failure. The dealer informed the contact that they were aware of other vehicle owners experiencing the same failure with similar vehicles. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 3,300.

The hood of the car is clearly larger and "off-kilter" with the rest of the body (and front grill) of the car. Although the body indentations match, the hood looks as if it were from a completely different model. It also shifts down on the driver side of the vehicle giving concern that it may shift further and get damaged. A clear manufacturer defect and safety hazard. After the dealer told me they could do nothing, i opened a case with hyundai motor. Hyundai motor has failed to reply or report back on a resolution. Initial report was made on 5/13/21 and a case # was assigned (case manager assigned on 6/5). As of today, 6/9/21, hyundai motor has not yet contacted me for a resolution. I am concerned about driving my vehicle if it causes the hood to shift even further and causes damages, detaches, bumps up against the front grill, or causes an accident.

Wireless phone projection while using apple iphone xr continuously drops while using maps feature. When it disconnects i have to push two buttons on screen. Ok and then the button to reconnect. Sometimes this happens as much as every 5 seconds. I have nearly crashed while trying to constantly reconnect. Especially when i am in an area i do not know. There is no option to connect carplay via usb wired connection. This issue feels like a safety issue. As it is very distracting while driving.

Wireless phone projection while using apple iphone xr continuously drops while using maps feature. When it disconnects i have to push two buttons on screen. Ok and then the button to reconnect. Sometimes this happens as much as every 5 seconds. I have nearly crashed while trying to constantly reconnect. Especially when i am in an area i do not know. There is no option to connect carplay via usb wired connection. This issue feels like a safety issue. As it is very distracting while driving.