The Lemon IndexHyundai Elantra recalls.
Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 2002–2025 Hyundai Elantra, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.
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Park-it warnings 2
NHTSA flagged these: don't drive the car, or park it outside, until the fix is done.
- Brakes · recall issued Sep 2023 · model years 2011–2015 Park outside
The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
1,649,478 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V651000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Jul 2023 · model year 2023 Park outside
The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump controller to overheat.
52,109 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V526000
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2 filed in the last 12 months. A new recall has had the least time to be fixed, so it's the one most likely still open on a used car.
- Airbags · recall issued May 2026 · model years 2015–2016 New: most likely still open
The driver's air bag inflator may rupture during deployment.
3,493 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V307000
- Airbags · recall issued Apr 2026 · model year 2025 New: most likely still open
The B-pillar impact sensors may have been misassembled, which can delay air bag deployment.
2,931 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V254000
- Back over prevention · recall issued Nov 2024 · model years 2021–2022
Due to a damaged printed circuit board, the rearview camera image may fail to display.
226,118 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V879000
- Engine · recall issued May 2024 · model year 2024
An electrical short circuit may occur in the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve assembly, which can result in a loss of drive power.
13,511 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V308000
- Latches/locks/linkages · recall issued Feb 2024 · model years 2015–2016
The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside.
186,588 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V146000
- Brakes · recall issued Sep 2023 · model years 2011–2015 Park outside
The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
1,649,478 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V651000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Jul 2023 · model year 2023 Park outside
The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump controller to overheat.
52,109 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V526000
- Airbags · recall issued Aug 2022 · model years 2022–2023
The emblem on the cover of the driver's front air bag may not have been welded properly, which can result in the emblem detaching upon deployment.
247 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V632000
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- Seat belts · recall issued May 2022 · model years 2021–2022
In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.
230,233 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V354000
- Seat belts · recall issued Apr 2022 · model years 2021–2022
In the event of a crash, the front driver and passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.
6,240 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V218000
- Seat belts · recall issued Mar 2022 · model year 2022
In the event of a crash, the front passenger-side seat belt pretensioner may explode upon deployment.
140 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V123000
- Visibility · recall issued Dec 2021 · model year 2021
During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash.
- Seat belts · recall issued Oct 2021 · model year 2021
In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioner(s) may explode upon deployment.
978 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V796000
- Engine · recall issued Apr 2021 · model years 2019–2020 2.0L engines only
The piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which could result in engine damage.
158,493 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V301000
- Seats · recall issued Apr 2021 · model year 2021
The driver and front passenger seat back recliners may have been improperly welded.
1,464 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V302000
- Equipment · recall issued Jul 2020 · model years 2011–2012
The 12V accessory socket outlet may have been over-tightened during installation, possibly disabling the thermal fuse and allowing the outlet to overheat with prolonged use, such as by using the Tire Mobility Kit air com…
272,126 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V393000
- Brakes · recall issued Feb 2020 · model years 2007–2010
On February 21, 2020 Hyundai expanded the recall to include 46,425 model year 2007-2008 Entourage and 2007 Santa Fe vehicles.
476,111 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V061000
- Wheels · recall issued Oct 2019 · model year 2020
The right-side rear wheel lug nuts may have been insufficiently tightened, allowing the wheel to detach from the vehicle.
48 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V720000
- Suspension · recall issued Oct 2019 · model year 2020
The lower control arm ball joint fasteners may have been insufficiently tightened allowing the ball joint to detach from the lower control arm.
744 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V721000
- Electrical · recall issued Dec 2018 · model year 2018
The panoramic sunroof motor may be incorrectly programmed, preventing the sunroof from detecting an obstacle while closing.
86 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V891000
- Brakes · recall issued Nov 2017 · model years 2013–2014
The brake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate allowing the brake light switch plunger to remain extended when the brake pedal is released.
390,467 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V769000
- Steering · recall issued Mar 2017 · model year 2017
The affected vehicles may have a damaged Electronic Power Steering (MDPS) connector resulting in a loss of electric power steering assistance.
99 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V213000
- Brakes · recall issued Jan 2017 · model year 2017
In the affected vehicles, the brake booster may fail, resulting in a loss of power brake assist.
33,803 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V063000
- Airbags · recall issued Dec 2016 · model year 2017
In these vehicles, the end seal for the driver's frontal air bag inflator may not have been properly installed, possibly resulting in reduced inflation of the frontal air bag in the event of a crash.
110 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V956000
- Lights · recall issued Aug 2016 · model year 2013
The brake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate allowing the brake light switch plunger to remain extended when the brake pedal is released.
64,500 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V574000
- Airbags · recall issued Apr 2016 · model year 2017
In these vehicles, the driver's frontal air bag may be missing a chemical enhancer required for the second stage air bag deployment, resulting in the second stage not deploying in certain crashes.
33 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V232000
- Stability control · recall issued Dec 2015 · model years 2011–2012
Due to an electronic stability control (ESC) sensor malfunction, the brakes for one or more wheels may be applied unexpectedly and the engine power may be reduced.
155,000 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V871000
- Suspension · recall issued Oct 2015 · model year 2011
Road salt may corrode the front coil springs, possibly resulting in the coil springs fracturin.
28,157 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V629000
- Steering · recall issued Feb 2015 · model years 2008–2010
The electronic power steering (EPS) electronic control unit (ECU) may sense a discrepancy in the steering input signals and, as a result, disable the steering power assist.
204,768 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V100000
- Body structure · recall issued Jun 2014 · model year 2010
The affected vehicles have a support bracket attached to the headliner that may become displaced during a side curtain airbag deployment.
35,000 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V310000
- Lights · recall issued Apr 2013 · model years 2007–2010
Originally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2007-2010 Elantra, model year 2007-2011 Santa Fe, model year 2008-2009 Veracruz, model year 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe…
1,712,336 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 13V113000
- Airbags · recall issued Apr 2013 · model years 2011–2013
A support bracket attached to the headliner may become displaced during a side curtain airbag deployment.
186,250 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 13V115000
- Airbags · recall issued Mar 2011 · model years 2007–2008
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 ELANTRA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 14, 2006, THROUGH AUGUST 29, 2007.
95,783 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 11V179000
- Airbags · recall issued Mar 2011 · model years 2007–2009
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 ELANTRA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 14, 2006, THROUGH NOVEMBER 1, 2008.
188,697 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 11V143000
- Lights · recall issued Jul 2009 · model years 2005–2007
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 3,011 MODEL YEAR 2005-2007 ELANTRA, TUCSON, SONATA, AZERA AND ACCENT VEHICLES.
- Suspension · recall issued Apr 2009 · model years 2002–2003
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 160,904 MY 2001-2003 ELANTRA AND MY 2003 TIBURON VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, M…
- Lights · recall issued Apr 2009 · model year 2007
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 532,633 MY 2006-2007 ACCENT, ENTOURAGE, SONATA, MY 2007 AZERA, ELANTRA AND SANTA FE, MY 2005-2007 TUCSON AND MY 2007-2008 VERACRUZ VEHICLES.
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Dec 2008 · model year 2008
HYUNDAI DE PUERTO RICO (HPR) IS RECALLING 347 MY 2008 ELANTRA VEHICLES.
- Airbags · recall issued Oct 2008 · model year 2002
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MY 2001-2002 ELANTRA VEHICLES.
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Aug 2008 · model year 2008
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 65,000 MY 2008 ELANTRA VEHICLES WITH 2.0 LITER BETA ENGINES.
- Airbags · recall issued Oct 2005 · model years 2004–2005
CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN ADVANCED AIR BAG SYSTEM.
- Airbags · recall issued Sep 2005 · model years 2004–2005
CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN ADVANCED AIR BAG SYSTEM.
- Steering · recall issued Apr 2005 · model year 2005
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH THREADED PORTIONS OF THE STEERING GEARBOX ASSEMBLY'S LEFT AND RIGHT INNER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES THAT CONTAIN INTERNAL CRACKS IN THE MATERIAL STRUCTURE.
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Jul 2004 · model year 2004
DURING AN INSURANCE INSTITUTE FOR HIGHWAY SAFETY (IIHS) OFFSET FRONTAL BARRIER IMPACT TEST, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT FUEL TAN DAMAGE COULD OCCUR.
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Jul 2004 · model years 2002–2003
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY" A VALVE ON THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY MAY NOT CLOSE PROPERLY.
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued May 2004 · model year 2004
DURING AN INSURANCE INSTITUTE FOR HIGHWAY SAFETY (IIHS) OFFSET FRONTAL BARRIER IMPACT TEST ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, FUEL SPILLAGE OCCURRED AS A RESULT OF FUEL TANK DAMAGE CAUSED BY CONTACT BETWEEN A VAPOR TUBE HOSE…
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Apr 2004 · model years 2002–2003
SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES CONTAIN A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE THAT MAY NOT CLOSE PROPERLY.
- Brakes · recall issued Dec 2003 · model years 2002–2003
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BRAKE TUBES FOR THE REAR BRAKES CAN CONTACT THE STEERING GEARBOX MOUNTING BRACKETS.
- Airbags · recall issued Aug 2003 · model year 2004
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, IF THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS UNOCCUPIED OR IS OCCUPIED BY SOMEONE LIGHTER THAN 56.4 POUNDS, THE PASSENGER AIR BAG IS DEACTIVATED AND WILL NOT DEPLOY IF A CRASH OCCURS.
- Brakes · recall issued Jul 2003 · model years 2002–2003
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR BRAKE TUBES PASS BEHIND THE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER.
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Questions
How many recalls does the Hyundai Elantra have?
50 recall campaigns across model years 2002–2025, from NHTSA. Many campaigns cover several model years; counted once for every model year they cover (the way each year's page counts them), that's 86.
Which Hyundai Elantra year has the most recalls?
The 2008, with 7 campaigns. 2021: 6, 2007: 6, 2002: 6.
What are most Hyundai Elantra recalls about?
Airbags: 12 of the 50 campaigns. Then brakes (6) and fuel system, gasoline (6).
What is the newest Hyundai Elantra recall?
Airbags, filed May 2026 (NHTSA 26V307000): The driver's air bag inflator may rupture during deployment.
What is the biggest Hyundai Elantra recall?
NHTSA 13V113000 (lights, Apr 2013) covers 1,712,336 vehicles in all, every model in that campaign. Originally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2007-2010 Elantra, model year 2007-2011 Santa Fe, model year 2008-2009 Veracruz, model year 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe…
How do I check if my Hyundai Elantra has an open recall?
Use its VIN: type it at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Hyundai dealer. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
Hyundai Elantra: problems and best years · All Hyundai recalls · Recall check
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.
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