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Safety Recall: 21V302000

21V302000 Reported: 4/28/2021 Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

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Summary

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

Safety Risk

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

Remedy

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.

Additional Notes

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.

Affected Vehicles