2021 Hyundai Elantra vs 2021 Nissan Altima
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2021 Hyundai Elantra | 2021 Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 130 | 70 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 79 | 109 |
| Investigations | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 28–50 | 29–32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Elantra | Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 32 | 22 |
| Electrical System | 30 | 21 |
| Seat Belts | 27 | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 18 |
| Engine | 13 | 6 |
| Steering | 5 | 7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 0 |
| Power Train | 7 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 0 |
2021 Hyundai Elantra
2021 Nissan Altima
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.