2021 Hyundai Elantra vehicle speed control problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the vehicle speed control on the 2021 Hyundai Elantra — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“How are you? The problem with our Hyundai involves the engine and engine control system. My vehicle is equipped with the same 2.0-liter Nu GDI engine that Hyundai recalled in other 2021 and 2022 vehicles for engine stalling, internal engine damage, and fire risk. Although my VIN is not currently…”
filed Jan 23, 2026
“Unintended acceleration is happening. After about 15-30 minutes of driving, accelerating from a stopped position becomes very difficult in the sense that the vehicle does NOT accelerate when gas pedal is pressed. This can be extremely dangerous as you do not know when the vehicle will no longer…”
filed May 20, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Vehicle Speed Control problems in other Elantra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Elantra | 1 | 5% |
| 2024 Elantra | 6 | 12% |
| 2023 Elantra | 4 | 4% |
| 2022 Elantra | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 Elantra | 13 | 5% |
| 2019 Elantra | 4 | 2% |
| 2018 Elantra | 13 | 5% |
| 2017 Elantra | 23 | 3% |
| 2016 Elantra | 18 | 6% |
| 2015 Elantra | 15 | 6% |
| 2014 Elantra | 27 | 7% |
| 2013 Elantra | 50 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2021 Hyundai Elantra
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.