Hyundai ELANTRA

This model has recorded recalls in US, CA but none on file for AU — that may mean it wasn't sold there, or simply hasn't had a recall.

United States

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    SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUTUS

    A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.

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    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVEUS

    A HIGHER PRESSURE DEPLOYMENT THAN INTENDED INCREASES THE RISK OF INJURY RESULTING FROM AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT.

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    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVEUS

    THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG COULD DEPLOY IN CRASHES IN WHICH IT SHOULD NOT DEPLOY, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT FROM THE DEPLOYED AIR BAG.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULEUS

    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.

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    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCHUS

    Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of Park without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.

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    STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEMUS

    If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGSUS

    If a front coil spring fractures, it may contact the tire, possibly puncturing it, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)US

    If the one or more of the brakes are inappropriately applied, control of the vehicle may be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICALUS

    An overheated accessory outlet increases the risk of fire.

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    STRUCTUREUS

    If the headliner support bracket makes contact with an occupant during a crash, it may cause a laceration injury.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULEUS

    An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

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    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCHUS

    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.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGESUS

    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.

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    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEUS

    An air bag inflator that ruptures may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or passengers, increasing the risk of injury or death.

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    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCHUS

    A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULICUS

    A loss of power brake assist can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEMUS

    Loss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.

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    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEUS

    In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate fully increases the risk of injury.

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    AIR BAGS:FRONTALUS

    An air bag that does not inflate increases the risk of injury.

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    ENGINEUS

    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.

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    SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINTUS

    A detached ball joint can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDSUS

    A wheel detaching from the vehicle increases the risk of a crash.

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    SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONERUS

    An exploding seat belt pretensioner could project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury.

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    SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINERUS

    An improperly welded seat back recliner could separate from the seat back frame during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

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    VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELDUS

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

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    BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERAUS

    A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's visibility and increases the risk of a crash.

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    SEAT BELTS:FRONTUS

    Exploding seat belt pretensioners can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.

  • Hyundai ELANTRAdate unknown
    SEAT BELTS:FRONTUS

    An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.

  • Hyundai ELANTRAdate unknown
    SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONERUS

    An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury.

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    AIR BAGS:FRONTALUS

    A detached air bag cover emblem may strike a vehicle occupant, which can increase the risk of injury.

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    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:PUMPUS

    An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)US

    A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

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    WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDSUS

    Wheel detachment can cause a loss of vehicle control or create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

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    AIR BAGS:SENSOR:SIDE IMPACTUS

    Air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Canada

Australia

No recorded recalls for this model in Australia.