How do I know if my Hyundai Elantra has a recall?

To know if your Hyundai Elantra has an open recall, start by entering your vehicle's VIN or license plate in our Safety Recall Checker. We will find recalls that affect your vehicle and need to be repaired.

How do I check my VIN for recalls for free?

Check your Hyundai Elantra VIN for free by entering it into our Safety Recall Checker.

What happens if my Hyundai Elantra has an open recall?

If your Hyundai Elantra is affected by a recall, it means that NHTSA and the manufacturer have identified an issue with your vehicle. After you check your vehicle, you can contact a dealership to schedule a repair.

How long does a recall take to fix?

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on the exact repairs needed. Something simple like a software update can be done in minutes, but complex mechanical repairs may take days or weeks. Ask the dealership when you schedule your appointment.

Do you need a warranty for a recall?

Your Hyundai Elantra does not need to be under warranty to get recalls fixed. Recalls for safety-related items on your Hyundai Elantra are taken care of by Hyundai at no cost to you even if your vehicle warranty has expired or if you are not the original owner of the vehicle.

How long does a recall last on a car?

A recall does not expire as long as the vehicle manufacturer remains in business or continues to make the replacement parts. Generally, recalls can be fixed for free up to 15 years after your car's date of manufacture.

Why should you check for safety recalls?

Road Safety Risks

Open recalls can be dangerous for you and your family.

Mail Delays

Older or used cars can be more difficult for manufacturers to locate.

Risk of Costly Damage

We'll connect you with a dealership near you to fix the recall at no cost.

Hyundai Elantra

55 Recalls

NHTSA 24V-879 · OEM 271

Rearview Camera Image Does Not Display

226,118 Potential Units Affected

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

Vehicles Affected: 2021 Hyundai Elantra, 2022 Hyundai Elantra and 2 others

NHTSA 24V-308 · OEM 260

EGR Valve Short Leads To Loss Of Driving Power

13,511 Potential Units Affected

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

Vehicles Affected: 2024 Hyundai Elantra, 2024 Hyundai Kona and 1 other

NHTSA 24V-146 · OEM 256

Trunk Release Mechanism Inside Trunk Does Not Work

186,588 Potential Units Affected

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

Vehicles Affected: 2015 Hyundai Elantra, 2016 Hyundai Elantra

NHTSA 23V-651 · OEM 251

Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit Shorts Causing Fire Hazard

1,649,478 Potential Units Affected

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

Vehicles Affected: 2015 Hyundai Elantra, 2010 Hyundai Veracruz and 45 others

NHTSA 23V-526 · OEM 246

Oil Bump Overheats Causing Fire Hazard

52,109 Potential Units Affected

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

Vehicles Affected: 2023 Hyundai Elantra, 2023 Hyundai Sonata and 5 others

NHTSA 22V-632 · OEM 234

Steering Wheel Emblem Detaches From Air Bag On Deployment

247 Potential Units Affected

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

Vehicles Affected: 2022 Hyundai Elantra, 2023 Hyundai Elantra

NHTSA 22V-354 · OEM 229

Front Seat Belt Pretensioner Explode Upon Deployment In A Crash

230,233 Potential Units Affected

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

Vehicles Affected: 2021 Hyundai Elantra, 2022 Hyundai Elantra and 3 others

Recalls

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Recall FAQs

If your Hyundai Elantra is affected by a new safety recall, Hyundai will attempt to contact you by sending you a notice in the mail. This notice will detail the defect, when parts for repair will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your unrepaired car is currently safe to drive or not.

If you aren't the original owner, have changed addresses, or have never visited your local dealership for service or maintenance, then you most likely will not receive a recall notice in the mail.

Another way to know whether your Hyundai Elantra has an open recall is to enter your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a 17-digit alphanumeric code that can be found on the bottom edge of your car's windshield, on the driver's side. It can also be found on your vehicle's registration card.

You can check your Hyundai Elantra for recalls by entering your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker found above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a unique 17-digit alphanumeric identification code on the bottom edge of your car’s windshield, on the driver’s side. It can also be found on your vehicle’s registration card.

Checking your VIN is the best way to find out if your car is affected by any recalls. Identical vehicles of the same make, model, year, and trim may not be affected by the same recall. A VIN is unique to a specific vehicle.

Your Hyundai Elantra is affected by a recall if the manufacturer or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has decided that a problem with your car makes it a safety risk or fails to meet safety standards. When this happens, the vehicle manufacturer is obligated to fix your vehicle.

Normally, you will receive a letter in the mail that explains the recall and how to get the defect fixed promptly and at no charge to you. The letter will explain what the exact defect is, when the parts will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your car is safe to drive or not.

But in many cases, the manufacturer won't know you own an affected vehicle, which is why you should check your Hyundai Elantra for safety recalls frequently.

Use our Safety Recall Checker to check your Hyundai Elantra for open recalls.

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on many different factors:

How many vehicles are affected by the recall? How complex is the problem to fix? How many different parts are involved in the repair? Are the repair parts available? Has the dealership received the parts for the repair yet? Do dealership technicians have training to conduct the specific repair? How many recalled cars can the dealer repair each day (while also doing their daily service business)?

Recalls are unrelated to your warranty coverage. Any recalls that are issued for safety-related items on your Hyundai Elantra will be repaired by the vehicle manufacturer at no cost to you. Even if your vehicle's warranty has expired and you are not the original owner of the vehicle, you are still eligible to have any open safety recalls on your vehicle repaired.

You can check for any open recalls on your Hyundai Elantra by entering its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

Safety recalls that address a defective part or system on your Hyundai Elantra that came from the factory do not expire and can generally be fixed up to 15 years after the date of manufacture. Even if you are not the original owner, you can have repairs done to resolve any open recalls. This is important, especially if the recalls are safety-related. The only exceptions are if the carmaker is no longer in business or if the dealership can no longer get the needed parts. Recall repairs are generally free up to 15 years after the date of manufacture.

To check whether there are any open recalls on your Hyundai Elantra, enter its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker here. Your Hyundai Elantra VIN can be found at the base of the windshield or on your registration card. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

Hyundai Elantra Recalls

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There are 55 recalls that may affect your Hyundai Elantra.

Check your Hyundai Elantra for safety recalls and get them fixed for free at a Hyundai dealership near you.