2021 Hyundai Elantra Service and Repair Manual

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2021 Hyundai Elantra service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you diagnose issues correctly, follow proven repair steps, and use wiring diagrams and system sections to track faults faster.

What’s included

  • Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
  • Specifications and reference data (where provided)
  • Electrical diagnostics with wiring diagrams
  • Coverage across major systems: engine, transmission/driveline, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC, and more

Trims covered

  • N Line Sedan 4-Door
  • Essential Sedan 4-Door
  • SEL Sedan 4-Door
  • Preferred Sedan 4-Door
  • Ultimate Sedan 4-Door
  • SEL Hybrid Sedan 4-Door
  • SE Sedan 4-Door
  • Limited Sedan 4-Door
  • Limited Hybrid Sedan 4-Door
  • Preferred Hybrid Sedan 4-Door
  • Ultimate Hybrid Sedan 4-Door

Engines covered

  • 1.6L 1591CC 97Cu. In. l4 GAS DOHC Turbocharged
  • 2.0L 1999CC l4 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
  • 1.6L 1580CC 96Cu. In. l4 FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV) DOHC Naturally Aspirated

Index / Table of contents

  • Body
  • Brakes
  • Chassis Electrical
  • Driveline
  • Engine Cooling
  • Engine Electrical
  • Engine Mechanical
  • Engine Performance & Emission Controls
  • Fuel System
  • General Information & Identification
  • Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
  • Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
  • Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

2021 Hyundai Elantra Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #21V00M00028/12/2021Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

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, allo

Consequence

A windshield that detaches from a vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will remove and reinstall the front windshield panel, free of charge. Owner notification le

NHTSA #21V30200028/04/2021Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

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

Consequence

An improperly welded seat back recliner could separate from the seat back frame during a crash, incr

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the seat back frame assembly, free of charge. Owner

NHTSA #21V79600013/10/2021Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT

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-sid

Consequence

An exploding seat belt pretensioner could project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle

Remedy

Dealers will replace the seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were m

NHTSA #22V21800001/04/2022Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT

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

Consequence

Exploding seat belt pretensioners can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occup

Remedy

Dealers will replace the seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. Interim notification letters, not

TSB #11032523

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous drivers-side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN). These infla

TSB #11032522

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driverside airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN),

TSB #11031400

Some vehicles may exhibit difficulty starting in cold weather. This bulletin provides the procedure to perform an inspection on the starter magnetic switch for potential freezing and, if necessary, replace the starter magnetic switch (solen

TSB #11029906

Some 2019MY and newer vehicles equipped with a front view camera may illuminate certain warning lights and trigger DTC C272246 fault code for the front camera. In the following cases, the front camera auto-calibration range may be exceeded

TSB #11027036

Some Elantra (CN7, CN7A), Kona (OS, SX2), and Sonata Hybrid (DN8 HEV) vehicles equipped with 2.0L engines may illuminate a warning lamp for DTC P218100 (Cooling System Performance) related to the Integrated Thermal-Management Module (ITM).

TSB #11027035

Upon customer's request ONLY, the Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 25-01-089H provides the service procedure for installation of a key cylinder reinforcement protector assembly and two anti-theft decals on the front windows. This repair pro

TSB #11027034

In addition to the Anti-Theft software provided under Service Campaign 993 (TSB 24-01-009H-1), a zinc reinforced ignition cylinder protector hardware upgrade is being made available to customers upon request. This supplemental security meas

TSB #11027033

This bulletin provides the service procedure for installation of a key cylinder reinforcement protector assembly and two anti-theft decals on the front windows.

Showing the 8 most recent of 79 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20220901Component: SEAT BELTSCrash reported1 injured1 fatalities

The contact's mother-in-law owned a 2021 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while her son was driving the vehicle, he had begun to make a left turn onto a highway as an oncoming vehicle struck t

20260111Component: UNKNOWN OR OTHERCrash reported1 injured

Description of the Safety Problem: In the early morning hours of January 8, while driving my Hyundai vehicle, I ran off the road into a ditch. I was extremely disoriented and activated the vehicle’

20231013Component: SERVICE BRAKESCrash reported1 injured

The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 2 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle accelerated. The vehicle collided with a median and

20230808Component: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGSCrash reported

My father was involved in a car crash, front end into a wall. Apparently, the front end collison warning did not sound and the auto braking system never engaged. Prior to the accident, the front end

20221113Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported

On February 23, 2022, I was involved in an accident with the Hyundai Elantra, Vin# [XXX]. The vehicle’s brakes failed, and I struck a Blue Ford Escape from behind with a speed of approximately 37 mp

Showing the 5 most serious of 210 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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