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2021 HYUNDAI ELANTRA Recalled by Hyundai Motor America — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

Date: April 28, 2021
Company: Hyundai Motor America
Status: Ongoing
Source: NHTSA

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

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.

Affected Products

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

Why Was This Recalled?

An improperly welded seat back recliner could separate from the seat back frame during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Where Was This Sold?

Nationwide

About Hyundai Motor America

Hyundai Motor America has 158 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the NHTSA. Last updated March 27, 2026. View original report