2021 Hyundai Elantra vs 2021 Toyota Avalon
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2021 Hyundai Elantra | 2021 Toyota Avalon |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 128 | 21 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 79 | 169 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 28–50 | 25–43 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Elantra | Toyota Avalon |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 32 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 29 | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 27 | 1 |
| Engine | 13 | 4 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 12 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 2 |
| Power Train | 7 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 0 |
2021 Hyundai Elantra
2021 Toyota Avalon
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.