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NHTSA Recall 21V00M000: Windshield (visibility)

Hyundai Motor America reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 26,413 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Hyundai Elantra.

26,413
vehicles potentially affected
3
models affected
2022
owners notified (June 20)
NHTSA campaign21V00M000
Manufacturer campaign216
ComponentVISIBILITY › WINDSHIELD
Report receivedDecember 28, 2021
Owner notificationJune 20, 2022
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Santa Fe, 2021 Sonata, and Elantra vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash.

Safety risk

A windshield that detaches from a vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will remove and reinstall the front windshield panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 216.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 21V00M000

Make and modelModel years
Hyundai Elantra2021
Hyundai Santa FE2020, 2021
Hyundai Sonata2021

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.