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2021 Hyundai

Elantra Hybrid Blue

Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L

Hyundai Elantra: best and worst years
2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Blue

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Overview

Body
Midsize CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission
Automatic (AM-S6)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain
HybridEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl
4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Start-stop system
YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
56 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
53 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
54 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$1,150EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
CO₂
165 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Eco Score
10/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score
7/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
SmartWay certified
Yes

Dimensions & capacity

Length
184 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width
72 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height
56 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase
107 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight
2,725 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Pass. Vol
99 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Cargo Vol
14 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
No
Lane-departure warning
Standard
Recalls
6
Owner complaints
126
Reported injuries
3

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE17%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM15%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER15%
  • SEAT BELTS14%
  • ENGINE7%
  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL5%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 187 total.

Hyundai Elantra: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • DP22003opened Sep 12, 2022ENGINE

    Loss of Motive Power

  • RQ22003opened Aug 8, 2022SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

    Seat Belt Pretensioners May Rupture

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
5 yr / 60k mi
Powertrain
10 yr / 100k mi
Roadside assistance
5 yr
Maintenance
3 yr / 36k mi
EV battery
10 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.