There have been 45 safety recalls for the Hyundai Elantra. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Hyundai Elantra.
a loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2024 Hyundai Elantra, 2024 Hyundai Kona, 2024 Hyundai Venue |
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) |
| Recall Summary: hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 elantra, venue, and kona vehicles. an electrical short circuit may occur in the exhaust gas recirculation (egr) valve assembly, which can result in a loss of drive power.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
an engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2012 Hyundai Accent, 2013 Hyundai Accent, 2014 Hyundai Accent, 2015 Hyundai Accent, 2012 Hyundai Azera, 2013 Hyundai Azera, 2014 Hyundai Azera, 2015 Hyundai Azera, 2011 Hyundai Elantra, 2012 Hyundai Elantra, 2013 Hyundai Elantra, 2014 Hyundai Elantra, 2015 Hyundai Elantra, 2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe, 2014 Hyundai Elantra Coupe, 2015 Hyundai Elantra Coupe, 2014 Hyundai Equus, 2015 Hyundai Equus, 2011 Hyundai Genesis Coupe, 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe, 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe, 2014 Hyundai Genesis Coupe, 2015 Hyundai Genesis Coupe, 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe, 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe, 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe, 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, 2014 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, 2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, 2010 Hyundai Tucson, 2011 Hyundai Tucson, 2012 Hyundai Tucson, 2013 Hyundai Tucson, 2015 Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell, 2012 Hyundai Veloster, 2013 Hyundai Veloster, 2014 Hyundai Veloster, 2015 Hyundai Veloster, 2010 Hyundai Veracruz, 2011 Hyundai Veracruz, 2012 Hyundai Veracruz |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE |
| Recall Summary: hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 elantra, genesis coupe, sonata hybrid, 2012-2015 accent, azera, veloster, 2013-2015 elantra coupe, santa fe, 2014-2015 equus, 2010-2012 veracruz, 2010-2013 tucson, 2015 tucson fuel cell, and 2013 santa fe sport vehicles.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
an exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2019 Hyundai Accent, 2020 Hyundai Accent, 2021 Hyundai Accent, 2022 Hyundai Accent, 2021 Hyundai Elantra, 2022 Hyundai Elantra, 2023 Hyundai Elantra, 2021 Hyundai Elantra Hev, 2022 Hyundai Elantra Hev |
| Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT |
| Recall Summary: hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2022 accent, 2021-2023 elantra, and 2021-2022 elantra hev vehicles. in the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
exploding seat belt pretensioners can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2020 Hyundai Accent, 2021 Hyundai Elantra, 2022 Hyundai Elantra |
| Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT |
| Recall Summary: hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 elantra and 2020 accent vehicles. in the event of a crash, the front driver and passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
an exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2022 Hyundai Elantra, 2022 Hyundai Elantra Hev |
| Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT |
| Recall Summary: hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 elantra and elantra hev vehicles. in the event of a crash, the front passenger-side seat belt pretensioner may explode upon deployment. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
a damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. in addition, oil may leak onto hot exhaust components, increasing the risk of a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2019 Hyundai Elantra, 2020 Hyundai Elantra, 2019 Hyundai Kona, 2020 Hyundai Kona, 2021 Hyundai Kona, 2019 Hyundai Veloster, 2020 Hyundai Veloster, 2021 Hyundai Veloster |
| Component: ENGINE |
| Recall Summary: hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 elantra, 2019-2021 kona and veloster vehicles equipped with 2.0l nu mpi engines. the piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which could result in engine damage.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
an electrical short within the abs module may cause an engine compartment fire, even when the car is turned off, increasing the risk of an injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2006 Hyundai Elantra, 2007 Hyundai Elantra, 2008 Hyundai Elantra, 2009 Hyundai Elantra, 2010 Hyundai Elantra, 2011 Hyundai Elantra, 2007 Hyundai Elantra Touring, 2008 Hyundai Elantra Touring, 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring, 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring, 2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE |
| Recall Summary: hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2006-2011 elantra and 2007-2011 elantra touring vehicles. moisture may enter the anti-lock brake (abs) module and result in an electrical short.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the brake light switch plunger does not retract as it should when the brake pedal is not being pressed, the brake lights may stay illuminated preventing accurate communication to following vehicles that the vehicle is slowing or stopping. Additionally, if the brake switch plunger is not retracted, then the transmission can be shifted out of park without depressing the brake pedal. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2013 Hyundai Elantra, 2014 Hyundai Elantra |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES |
| Recall Summary: Hyundai motor company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2014 elantra sedan, coupe and gt vehicles. The brake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate allowing the brake light switch plunger to remain extended when the brake pedal is released.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Loss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2017 Hyundai Elantra |
| Component: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
| Recall Summary: Hyundai motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 elantra vehicles. The affected vehicles may have a damaged electronic power steering (mdps) connector resulting in a loss of electric power steering assistance. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
A loss of power brake assist can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2017 Hyundai Elantra |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC |
| Recall Summary: Hyundai motor company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 elantra vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the brake booster may fail, resulting in a loss of power brake assist. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| May. 1, 2024 | Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve) | 13,511 |
| Sep. 22, 2023 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module | 1,642,551 |
| May. 19, 2022 | Seat Belts:front | 239,000 |
| Apr. 1, 2022 | Seat Belts:front | 6,240 |
| Mar. 3, 2022 | Seat Belts:front | 140 |
| Apr. 28, 2021 | Engine | 125,840 |
| Feb. 4, 2020 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock:control Unit/module | 429,686 |
| Nov. 30, 2017 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages | 390,467 |
| Mar. 28, 2017 | Steering:electric Power Assist System | 99 |
| Jan. 26, 2017 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:hydraulic | 33,803 |
| Dec. 30, 2016 | Air Bags:frontal:driver Side Inflator Module | 110 |
| Aug. 2, 2016 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:switches:brake Light | 64,500 |
| Apr. 21, 2016 | Air Bags:frontal | 33 |
| Dec. 23, 2015 | Electronic Stability Control | 155,000 |
| Oct. 7, 2015 | Suspension:front:springs:coil Springs | 28,157 |
| Feb. 23, 2015 | Steering:electric Power Assist System | 204,768 |
| Apr. 1, 2013 | Air Bags:side/window | 186,250 |
| Apr. 1, 2013 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:switches:brake Light | 1,712,336 |
| Mar. 15, 2011 | Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module | 188,697 |
| Mar. 15, 2011 | Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module | 95,783 |
| Jul. 21, 2009 | Exterior Lighting | 3,011 |
| Apr. 16, 2009 | Suspension:front:control Arm | 160,904 |
| Apr. 15, 2009 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:switches:brake Light | 532,633 |
| Dec. 29, 2008 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump | 347 |
| Oct. 14, 2008 | Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module | 150,541 |
| Oct. 14, 2008 | Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module | 78,369 |
| Aug. 25, 2008 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump | 65,000 |
| Oct. 17, 2005 | Air Bag | 2,105 |
| Sep. 12, 2005 | Air Bag | 231,160 |
| Apr. 28, 2005 | Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly | 277 |
| Jul. 30, 2004 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 582 |
| Jul. 26, 2004 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage | 919 |
| May. 3, 2004 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 44,530 |
| Apr. 9, 2004 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly | 263,968 |
| Dec. 3, 2003 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 1,993 |
| Aug. 26, 2003 | Air Bag | 75 |
| Jul. 22, 2003 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 312,292 |
| Oct. 17, 2000 | Air Bags:side/window | 972 |
| Sep. 11, 2000 | Electrical System:wiring | 165,977 |
| Jul. 21, 2000 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly | 7,111 |
| Mar. 28, 2000 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly | 84,020 |
| Jul. 7, 1999 | Power Train:automatic Transmission | 11,530 |
| Feb. 26, 1997 | Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor | 74,965 |
| May. 24, 1995 | Air Bags:frontal | 14,651 |
| May. 11, 1994 | Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator | 600 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2024 Hyundai Elantra | 1 |
| 2023 Hyundai Elantra | 1 |
| 2022 Hyundai Elantra | 3 |
| 2021 Hyundai Elantra | 2 |
| 2020 Hyundai Elantra | 1 |
| 2019 Hyundai Elantra | 1 |
| 2017 Hyundai Elantra | 4 |
| 2015 Hyundai Elantra | 1 |
| 2014 Hyundai Elantra | 2 |
| 2013 Hyundai Elantra | 4 |
| 2012 Hyundai Elantra | 3 |
| 2011 Hyundai Elantra | 5 |
| 2010 Hyundai Elantra | 3 |
| 2009 Hyundai Elantra | 4 |
| 2008 Hyundai Elantra | 7 |
| 2007 Hyundai Elantra | 6 |
| 2006 Hyundai Elantra | 2 |
| 2005 Hyundai Elantra | 4 |
| 2004 Hyundai Elantra | 5 |
| 2003 Hyundai Elantra | 5 |
| 2002 Hyundai Elantra | 6 |
| 2001 Hyundai Elantra | 6 |
| 2000 Hyundai Elantra | 1 |
| 1999 Hyundai Elantra | 2 |
| 1997 Hyundai Elantra | 3 |
| 1996 Hyundai Elantra | 3 |
| 1995 Hyundai Elantra | 1 |
| 1994 Hyundai Elantra | 2 |