Child Seat Problems of Hyundai Elantra

Hyundai Elantra owners have reported 6 child seat related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common child seat problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's child seat (3 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's infant child seat base (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Child Seat related problems of Hyundai Elantra


Recently reported Child Seat problems of Hyundai Elantra

The Child Seat problem

The tether hook on our first years true fit premier car seat flattened so it will not connect to an anchor. It also will not properly stay connected to the car seat making it a projectile. (related vehicle information: model year=2004, make=elantra, model=Hyundai).   Read details...

The Infant Child Seat Base problem

The contact owns a maxi cosi coral xp car seat, model number: ic313fndv, manufactured: 10/09/2020. The car seat was being used in a 2021 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the seat base failed to separate from the stroller when the release handle was pulled firmly.   Read details...

The Child Seat Tether Strap problem

Complaint regarding the tether locks attached to the back seat of the car that holds the car seat. While taking a turn, consumer's son fell off from car seat. Upon inspection of consumer, it was found that tether lock which hold car seat had broken.   Read details...

The Child Seat Harness Buckle Convertible problem

The consumer complaind that the child was able to unlatch the buckle on the child safety seat. The child has released the buckle more than ten times. The manufacturer has sent a cover for the buckle, but the child was still able to unlatch the buckle.   Read details...




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