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Hyundai Elantra

32 recalls affect this vehicle. Sorted by severity, then date.

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·26V307000·2026-05-14

    Hyundai Recalls Elantra Vehicles Due to Air Bag Inflator Rupture Risk

    Hyundai is recalling 2015-2016 Elantra and 2016 Elantra GT vehicles because the driver's air bag inflator may rupture during deployment, posing a risk of injury from metal fragments.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT, ELANTRA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V651000·2023-09-22

    Hyundai Recalls Multiple Models Due to ABS Module Fire Risk

    Hyundai is recalling over 1.6 million vehicles because a leaking ABS module may cause an engine compartment fire. Owners should park outside until the repair is complete.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI ELANTRA, AZERA, SANTA FE, GENESIS COUPE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·22V354000·2022-05-19

    Hyundai Elantra and Accent seat belt pretensioners may explode in crash

    Hyundai is recalling certain 2020-2022 Accent and 2021-2022 Elantra models due to seat belt pretensioners that may explode during a crash, potentially projecting metal fragments and injuring occupants. Dealers will secure them with a cap at no charge.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI ELANTRA HYBRID, ELANTRA, ACCENT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V00M000·2021-12-28

    Hyundai recalls vehicles for windshield detachment risk in Santa Fe and other models

    Hyundai is recalling certain 2020-2021 Santa Fe, 2021 Sonata, and Elantra vehicles due to improper windshield bonding that may cause detachment during a crash. Dealers will reinstall windshields at no cost.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI SANTA FE, SONATA, ELANTRA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·20V393000·2020-07-02

    Hyundai Recalls 2011-2012 Models for Accessory Socket Fire Risk

    Hyundai is recalling 272,126 vehicles because an over-tightened 12V accessory socket may overheat and cause a fire.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID, ELANTRA, ACCENT, VELOSTER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·20V061000·2020-02-04

    Hyundai Recalls Vehicles Due to ABS Module Fire Risk

    Hyundai is recalling specific Elantra, Elantra Touring, Santa Fe, and Entourage models because moisture in the ABS module can cause an electrical short and engine compartment fire.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI SANTA FE, ENTOURAGE, ELANTRA, ELANTRA TOURING
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V720000·2019-10-09

    Hyundai Recalls 2019 Ioniq Hybrid and 2020 Elantra for Wheel Lug Nut Issue

    Hyundai is recalling 2019 Ioniq Hybrid and 2020 Elantra vehicles because right-side rear wheel lug nuts may be insufficiently tightened, posing a crash risk.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI ELANTRA, IONIQ HYBRID
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·17V769000·2017-11-30

    Hyundai Recalls 2013-2014 Elantra for Brake Pedal Stopper Pad Defect

    Hyundai is recalling 2013-2014 Elantra vehicles because a deteriorating brake pedal stopper pad can cause brake lights to stay on and allow shifting out of park without pressing the brake pedal.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI ELANTRA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·16V232000·2016-04-21

    Hyundai Recalls Sonata and Elantra Vehicles for Air Bag Defect

    Hyundai is recalling specific 2015-2017 Sonata, Sonata Hybrid, and Elantra vehicles because the driver's frontal air bag may fail to fully deploy in a crash.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI ELANTRA, SONATA HYBRID, SONATA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·15V629000·2015-10-07

    Hyundai Recalls 2011 Elantra and Sonata for Front Coil Spring Fracture Risk

    Hyundai is recalling 28,157 model year 2011 Elantra and Sonata vehicles because road salt may corrode front coil springs, potentially causing them to fracture and puncture tires.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI ELANTRA, SONATA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·13V113000·2013-04-01

    Hyundai Recalls 1.7 Million Vehicles for Stop Lamp Switch Defect

    Hyundai is recalling 1,712,336 vehicles from model years 2006-2011 because a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may prevent brake lights from illuminating or disable cruise control, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI GENESIS COUPE, ELANTRA TOURING, GENESIS, VERACRUZ
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·26V254000·2026-04-20

    2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid and other models air bag sensor defect

    Hyundai is recalling certain 2025 and 2026 models including Tucson Hybrid, Tucson, Elantra, and Elantra N due to misassembled B-pillar impact sensors that may delay air bag deployment in a crash.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI ELANTRA N, ELANTRA, TUCSON, TUCSON HYBRID
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V879000·2024-11-21

    Hyundai Elantra and Santa Fe rearview cameras have damaged circuit boards

    Hyundai is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe and Elantra vehicles because a damaged printed circuit board may cause the rearview camera image to fail. 226,118 units affected.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI SANTA FE HYBRID, ELANTRA N, SANTA FE PLUG-IN HYBRID, SANTA FE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V308000·2024-05-01

    2024 Hyundai Kona electrical short can cause loss of drive power

    Hyundai is recalling 2024 Kona, Elantra, and Venue vehicles because an electrical short in the EGR valve can cause loss of drive power. Dealers will replace the assembly free of charge.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI VENUE, ELANTRA, KONA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V146000·2024-02-23

    Hyundai Recalls 2015-2016 Elantra Vehicles for Trunk Latch Defect

    Hyundai is recalling 2015-2016 Elantra vehicles because a damaged trunk latch may prevent opening from the inside, potentially trapping occupants.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI ELANTRA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V526000·2023-07-27

    Hyundai recalls multiple vehicles for oil pump controller fire risk

    Hyundai is recalling 2023-2024 Palisade and Tucson vehicles, plus 2023 Sonata, Elantra, and Kona models for defective oil pump controllers that may overheat and increase fire risk. Owners should park outside until repairs are complete.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI KONA, ELANTRA, TUCSON, SONATA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·22V632000·2022-08-18

    2022-2023 Hyundai Elantra Airbag Emblem Detachment Safety Recall

    Hyundai is recalling certain 2022-2023 Elantra vehicles due to an improperly welded driver's airbag cover emblem that may detach during deployment and strike occupants, increasing injury risk.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI ELANTRA N, ELANTRA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·22V123000·2022-03-03

    2022 Hyundai Elantra and Elantra HEV Seat Belt Pretensioner Explosion Hazard

    Hyundai is recalling 2022 Elantra and Elantra HEV vehicles because the front passenger-side seat belt pretensioner may explode during a crash, projecting metal fragments that could strike and injure vehicle occupants.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI ELANTRA, ELANTRA HYBRID
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V796000·2021-10-13

    2022 Genesis GV70 seat belt pretensioners may explode in crashes

    Hyundai is recalling the 2022 Genesis GV70 because front seat belt pretensioners may explode during crashes, projecting metal fragments that could injure occupants. Replacement is free through dealerships.

    Product
    GENESIS — GENESIS, HYUNDAI GV70, GV80, VENUE, ELANTRA HYBRID
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V302000·2021-04-28

    2021 Hyundai Elantra seat back recliner frame welding defect

    Hyundai is recalling certain 2021 Elantra vehicles because the driver and front passenger seat back recliners may have been improperly welded and could separate during a crash, increasing injury risk.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI ELANTRA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V301000·2021-04-28

    Multiple Hyundai models recalled for engine piston ring defect

    Hyundai is recalling 2019–2021 Kona, Elantra, and Veloster models with 2.0L engines. Improperly heat-treated piston rings may cause engine damage, stalling, and fire risk.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI ELANTRA, KONA, VELOSTER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·17V213000·2017-03-28

    Hyundai Recalls 2017 Elantra Vehicles for Steering Connector Defect

    Hyundai is recalling 2017 Elantra vehicles because a damaged steering connector may cause loss of power steering assist, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI ELANTRA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·16V956000·2016-12-30

    Hyundai Recalls 2017 Sonata and Elantra for Air Bag Defect

    Hyundai is recalling 2017 Sonata and Elantra vehicles because the driver's air bag inflator seal may be improperly installed, potentially reducing protection in a crash.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI SONATA, ELANTRA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·16V574000·2016-08-02

    Hyundai Recalls 2013 Elantra Vehicles for Brake Pedal Stopper Pad Defect

    Hyundai is recalling 64,500 2013 Elantra vehicles because a deteriorating brake pedal stopper pad can prevent the brake light switch from retracting, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI ELANTRA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·15V100000·2015-02-23

    Hyundai Recalls Elantra Vehicles Due to Power Steering Loss Risk

    Hyundai is recalling 2008-2010 Elantra and 2009-2010 Elantra Touring vehicles because the electronic power steering system may disable, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI ELANTRA TOURING, ELANTRA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·11V143000·2011-03-15

    Hyundai Recalls 2007-2009 Elantra Vehicles Due to Airbag Defect

    Hyundai is recalling 2007-2009 Elantra vehicles because a contaminated weight sensor connector may cause the front passenger airbag to deploy inappropriately, increasing injury risk.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI ELANTRA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

NHTSA crash-test safety rating

Federal 5-Star Safety Rating from crash testing. This is a separate government program from the recall(s) above — a high star rating says nothing about whether a specific recall has been fixed, and a recall says nothing about crash-test performance.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), a federal crash-test program — not a recall record.

Wider context for this vehicle

Beyond the official recalls above. These are third-party figures derived from NHTSA complaint data — useful signal, but not part of our verified recall record.

Federal investigations

  • PE19003 Preliminary Evaluation · electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery:cables
  • RQ17004 Recall Query · engine
  • PE13033 Preliminary Evaluation · service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
  • PE13007 Preliminary Evaluation · suspension:rear
  • EA12008 Engineering Analysis · air bags:side/window
  • PE12012 Preliminary Evaluation · air bags

Complaint clusters with no matching recall

  • 2013 · steering 270 complaints, median 49,900 mi
    Includes 2 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.
  • 2017 · engine 173 complaints, median 60,000 mi
    Includes 4 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.
  • 2013 · engine 130 complaints, median 70,000 mi
    Includes 4 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.
  • 2013 · electrical 128 complaints, median 62,000 mi
    Includes 12 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.
  • 2017 · body 122 complaints, median 59,000 mi

Technical service bulletins

917 manufacturer service bulletins across 21 model years. A TSB is repair guidance to dealers, not a safety recall.

Third-party reliability score

  • 2026: 4.9/5
  • 2025: 4.3/5 · 21 complaints
  • 2024: 4.0/5 · 52 complaints · most complained-of: electrical
  • 2023: 3.7/5 · 97 complaints · most complained-of: electrical
  • 2022: 3.4/5 · 100 complaints · most complained-of: seatbelts

This is ProblemsByVin’s own published heuristic (1 worst – 5 best), not an official rating and unrelated to our severity scale.

Data on this panel comes from ProblemsByVin, derived from US NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, and licensed CC BY 4.0. It is not published by a federal agency and is not part of our verified recall record.

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