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Hyundai Elantra safety timeline

Every dated recall and NHTSA investigation for the Hyundai Elantra, across all model years. Model hub.
27
Recalls
7
Investigations opened
6
Investigations closed
  1. Recall2015 elantra

    Recall 26V307000

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

  2. Recall2016 elantra

    Recall 26V307000

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

  3. Recall2021 elantra

    Recall 24V879000

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

  4. Recall2022 elantra

    Recall 24V879000

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

  5. Recall2024 elantra

    Recall 24V308000

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

  6. Recall2015 elantra

    Recall 24V146000

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

  7. Recall2016 elantra

    Recall 24V146000

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

  8. Investigation closed2017 elantra

    NHTSA closed investigation DP22003

    Loss of Motive Power

  9. Investigation closed2021 elantra

    NHTSA closed investigation DP22003

    Loss of Motive Power

  10. Investigation opened2015 elantra

    NHTSA opened investigation AQ23002

    Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires

  11. Recall2015 elantra

    Recall 23V651000

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

  12. Recall2023 elantra

    Recall 23V526000

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

  13. Investigation closed2015 elantra

    NHTSA closed investigation DP21003

    Throttle control system vulnerabilities

  14. Investigation closed2016 elantra

    NHTSA closed investigation DP21003

    Throttle control system vulnerabilities

  15. Investigation closed2021 elantra

    NHTSA closed investigation RQ22003

    Seat Belt Pretensioners May Rupture

  16. Investigation closed2022 elantra

    NHTSA closed investigation RQ22003

    Seat Belt Pretensioners May Rupture

  17. Investigation opened2017 elantra

    NHTSA opened investigation DP22003

    Loss of Motive Power

  18. Investigation opened2021 elantra

    NHTSA opened investigation DP22003

    Loss of Motive Power

  19. Recall2022 elantra

    Recall 22V632000

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

  20. Recall2023 elantra

    Recall 22V632000

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

  21. Investigation opened2021 elantra

    NHTSA opened investigation RQ22003

    Seat Belt Pretensioners May Rupture

  22. Investigation opened2022 elantra

    NHTSA opened investigation RQ22003

    Seat Belt Pretensioners May Rupture

  23. Recall2021 elantra

    Recall 22V354000

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

  24. Recall2022 elantra

    Recall 22V354000

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

  25. Recall2021 elantra

    Recall 22V218000

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

  26. Recall2022 elantra

    Recall 22V218000

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

  27. Recall2022 elantra

    Recall 22V123000

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

  28. Recall2021 elantra

    Recall 21V00M000

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

  29. Investigation opened2015 elantra

    NHTSA opened investigation DP21003

    Throttle control system vulnerabilities

  30. Investigation opened2016 elantra

    NHTSA opened investigation DP21003

    Throttle control system vulnerabilities

  31. Recall2021 elantra

    Recall 21V796000

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

  32. Recall2019 elantra

    Recall 21V301000

    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.

  33. Recall2020 elantra

    Recall 21V301000

    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.

  34. Recall2021 elantra

    Recall 21V302000

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

  35. Recall2020 elantra

    Recall 19V720000

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

  36. Recall2020 elantra

    Recall 19V721000

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

  37. Recall2017 elantra

    Recall 17V213000

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

  38. Recall2017 elantra

    Recall 17V063000

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

  39. Recall2017 elantra

    Recall 16V956000

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

  40. Recall2017 elantra

    Recall 16V232000

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