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Hyundai Elantra Front Seat Recliners Improperly Welded

NHTSA campaign 21V302000 · Reported Apr 28, 2021 · Hyundai Motor America

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An improperly welded seat recliner could let the seat back separate from its frame in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	21V302000
Reported to NHTSA	Apr 28, 2021
Manufacturer	Hyundai Motor America
Part affected	Seats:front Assembly:recliner
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2021
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Hyundai is recalling certain 2021 Elantra vehicles. The welds on the driver and front passenger seat back recliners may not have been done correctly.

What you should do

Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your vehicle is affected.
Contact a Hyundai dealer, or call Hyundai customer service at 1-888-371-9460.
The inspection and any needed replacement are free.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 21V302000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2021 Hyundai Elantra

Who to contact

Hyundai — official Hyundai recall lookup

Customer service: 1-855-371-9460

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Hyundai Seat Recalls Address Powered Rear Seats and Recliners · all 3 Hyundai recalls in this area

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Official notice

Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
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.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.