Hyundai Elantra recalls

NHTSA's records list 25 safety recalls covering the Hyundai Elantra since Nov. 1, 2016, for model years 2007-2017, 2019-2024, 2026. The most recent was reported to NHTSA on Oct. 21, 2026. 2 of them carried a “Do not drive” or “Park outside” warning.

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2026 Hyundai Elantra recalls 3

Reported Oct. 21, 2026
Wheel May Detach
Component: wheels. 17 vehicles potentially affected.
Reported Oct. 20, 2026
Loss of Steering Control From Loose Fasteners
Component: suspension. 24 vehicles potentially affected.
Reported April 21, 2026
Misassembled Air Bag Sensors
Component: air bags. 2,931 vehicles potentially affected.

2024 Hyundai Elantra recalls 1

Reported May 1, 2024
EGR Valve May Short and Cause Loss of Drive Power
Component: engine and engine cooling. 13,511 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2023 Hyundai Elantra recalls 2

Park outsideReported July 27, 2023
Electric Oil Pump Assembly May Cause Fire
Component: power train. 52,109 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Aug. 18, 2022
Improperly Welded Air Bag Cover Emblem May Detach
Component: air bags. 247 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2022 Hyundai Elantra recalls 5

Reported Nov. 21, 2024
Rearview Image May Not Display/ FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 226,118 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Aug. 18, 2022
Improperly Welded Air Bag Cover Emblem May Detach
Component: air bags. 247 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported May 19, 2022
Seat Belt Pretensioners May Explode
Component: seat belts. 230,233 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported April 1, 2022
Seat Belt Pretensioners May Explode
Component: seat belts. 6,240 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported March 3, 2022
Seat Belt Pretensioner May Explode
Component: seat belts. 140 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2021 Hyundai Elantra recalls 6

Reported Nov. 21, 2024
Rearview Image May Not Display/ FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 226,118 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported May 19, 2022
Seat Belt Pretensioners May Explode
Component: seat belts. 230,233 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported April 1, 2022
Seat Belt Pretensioners May Explode
Component: seat belts. 6,240 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Dec. 28, 2021
Inadequate Windshield Bonding
Component: visibility. 26,413 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Oct. 13, 2021
Seat Belt Pretensioner May Explode
Component: seat belts. 978 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported April 28, 2021
Seat Back Recliners Improperly Welded
Component: seats. 1,464 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2020 Hyundai Elantra recalls 3

Reported April 28, 2021
Improperly Heat-Treated Piston Oil Rings
Component: engine. 158,493 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Oct. 9, 2019
Lower Control Arm Ball Joints Can Detach
Component: suspension. 744 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Oct. 9, 2019
Right Rear Wheel Lug Nuts May Be Loose
Component: wheels. 48 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2019 Hyundai Elantra recalls 1

Reported April 28, 2021
Improperly Heat-Treated Piston Oil Rings
Component: engine. 158,493 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2017 Hyundai Elantra recalls 3

Reported March 28, 2017
Loss of Electric Power Steering Assist
Component: steering. 99 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Jan. 26, 2017
Loss of Power Brake Assist
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 33,803 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Dec. 30, 2016
Driver Air Bag may not Fully Inflate
Component: air bags. 110 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2016 Hyundai Elantra recalls 2

Reported May 15, 2026
Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
Component: air bags. 3,493 vehicles potentially affected.
Reported Feb. 23, 2024
Trunk Emergency Release May Fail/FMVSS 401
Component: latches/locks/linkages. 186,588 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2015 Hyundai Elantra recalls 3

Reported May 15, 2026
Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
Component: air bags. 3,493 vehicles potentially affected.
Reported Feb. 23, 2024
Trunk Emergency Release May Fail/FMVSS 401
Component: latches/locks/linkages. 186,588 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Park outsideReported Sept. 22, 2023
ABS Unit May Cause Engine Compartment Fire
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 1,649,478 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2014 Hyundai Elantra recalls 2

Park outsideReported Sept. 22, 2023
ABS Unit May Cause Engine Compartment Fire
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 1,649,478 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Nov. 30, 2017
Brake Pedal Stopper may Deteriorate
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 390,467 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2013 Hyundai Elantra recalls 2

Park outsideReported Sept. 22, 2023
ABS Unit May Cause Engine Compartment Fire
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 1,649,478 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Nov. 30, 2017
Brake Pedal Stopper may Deteriorate
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 390,467 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2012 Hyundai Elantra recalls 2

Park outsideReported Sept. 22, 2023
ABS Unit May Cause Engine Compartment Fire
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 1,649,478 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported July 2, 2020
Accessory Power Outlet May Overheat
Component: equipment. 272,126 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2011 Hyundai Elantra recalls 2

Park outsideReported Sept. 22, 2023
ABS Unit May Cause Engine Compartment Fire
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 1,649,478 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported July 2, 2020
Accessory Power Outlet May Overheat
Component: equipment. 272,126 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2010 Hyundai Elantra recalls 1

Reported Feb. 4, 2020
ABS Module May Short Circuit
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 476,111 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2009 Hyundai Elantra recalls 1

Reported Feb. 4, 2020
ABS Module May Short Circuit
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 476,111 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2008 Hyundai Elantra recalls 1

Reported Feb. 4, 2020
ABS Module May Short Circuit
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 476,111 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2007 Hyundai Elantra recalls 1

Reported Feb. 4, 2020
ABS Module May Short Circuit
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 476,111 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

Counted and listed by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's recall records. A recall appears under every model year it covers.