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Vehicle speed controlPart report

2021 Hyundai Elantra Vehicle speed control Problems

Complaints
10about this part
Share
8%of 132 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2021 Hyundai Elantra, 8% of the 132 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“One day I was on the highway driving and the front collusion safety warning appeared. I thought the warning went off because the sensor was dirty due to dead bugs. However, I pulled over and the sensor did not appear dirty. After awhile the sensor went off on its own. Then a few weeks late the front collusion safety warning appeared again while I was driving on the highway. The warning has not fixed itself. I cannot use my cruise control. …”

NHTSA complaint #11603543, filed 2024-07

“My vehicle was slowing down and was halfway into a parking spot. Then, it suddenly accelerated, jumped over commercial parking blocks, and ended up stopping after hitting a wall. My brake was not working at that moment. I initially reported it to Hyundai USA (as a dealership doesn't seem to consider this a serious issue at all), but decided not to let them investigate on their end based on their slow and unprofessional responses.”

NHTSA complaint #11484435, filed 2022-09

“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 listed, the engine itself is identical to the recalled engines and is available for inspection. Since early ownership, the vehicle has repeatedly hesitated, surged, and jumped when accelerating from a stop, especially at stoplights and intersections. …”

NHTSA complaint #11712831, filed 2026-01

“The forward collision warning stopped working several months ago. We gave the (leased) car to the dealer for repairs after 4 weeks of waiting (parts, etc.) We were told the car was fixed and ready for pick-up. I drove it from Baltimore to DC for a meeting and on several occassions when car stopped abruptly in front of me on the highway it did not give a warning, when I tried using cruise control, it would not engage because the conditions for doing so had not been met - same message I had when foward collision was not working. …”

NHTSA complaint #11505991, filed 2023-02

“Hello everyone. I NEED HELP i have a 2021 hyundai elantra and i have had the same issue for over 10k+ miles and 6 months. My traction control light, (no matter what speed or acceleration/deceleration.) will flicker on and off, make a horrible noise almost as if the ABS is applying but no ABS light comes on, and the pedals will go stiff and the whole car jerks. My 2021 elantra has had a new transmission put into it AND when that didn’t fix the issue, the wheel speed sensor was replace… well if that had fixed the issue, i wouldn’t be writing this post. …”

NHTSA complaint #11491780, filed 2022-11

Vehicle speed control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202515%
2024611%
202366%
202222%
2021108%
2020135%
201942%
2018135%
2017243%
2016186%
2015156%
2014277%
2013504%
2012274%
2011164%
2010226%
2009187%
2008248%
200793%
2006117%
20051410%
200474%
200394%
2002185%
200193%
200074%
199965%
199824%
199754%
199622%
199522%
199423%
199314%
199227%

Other parts of the 2021 Hyundai Elantra

Forward collision avoidance
32 complaints
Electrical system
31 complaints
Other or unknown
30 complaints
Seat belts
27 complaints
Engine
13 complaints
Brakes
8 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
7 complaints
Lane departure
6 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaints
Exterior lighting
5 complaints
Steering
5 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2021 Hyundai Elantra

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology