Table 1 shows one common seats related problems of the 2021 Hyundai Elantra.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Seats problems |
The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at 70 mph, he used the front driver’s side seat adjuster handle to adjust the recline angle of the seat when the adjuster handle fractured without warning. As a result, the front driver’s side seat shifted backwards separating from the seat back frame. The contact stated that the failure almost resulted in a crash as the contact jerked the steering wheel and swerved the vehicle however, he was able to adjust himself and gained control of the vehicle. The contact notified the dealer that informed him that the VIN was included in the NHTSA campaign number: 21v302000 (seats). The contact then stated that the vehicle was taken to a different dealer where it was diagnosed that the seat back frame assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not yet been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was provided a case number and informed that he would receive a call back. The failure mileage was approximately 11,117.