2021 Hyundai Elantra Seat Belts Problems
NHTSA component category: SEAT BELTS · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How seat belts ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 128 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2021 Hyundai Elantra overview page.
What owners report
“NHTSA Recall Number 22V354000 has been active since May 18, 2022. The dealership says no dealers in the area have received the part to fix…”NHTSA complaint 11497445 — filed 12/14/2022
“The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Elantra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V354000 (Seat Belt) however, the part to do the recall…”NHTSA complaint 11494140 — filed 11/18/2022
“On February 23, 2022, I was involved in an accident with the Hyundai Elantra, Vin# [XXX]. The vehicleâs brakes failed, and I struck a Blue…”NHTSA complaint 11493377 — filed 11/13/2022
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Seat Belts complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2021 Hyundai Elantra have seat belts problems?
Seat Belts is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2021 Hyundai Elantra: 26 of 128 complaints on file (20.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2021 Hyundai Elantra have in total?
128 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 8 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 3 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's seat belts category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SEAT BELTS category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
