Hyundai Elantra Recalls (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2026)

What recalls does the Hyundai Elantra have?

• 2026 Hyundai Elantra Side Impact Recall (26V254)
  April 20, 2026 · 2,931 vehicles · Air Bags

  The B-pillar impact sensors may have been misassembled, which can delay air bag deployment.

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

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the impact sensor(s), as necessary, free of charge.

• 2021-2022 Hyundai Santa FE Backup Camera Recall (24V879)
  November 21, 2024 · 226,118 vehicles · Rearview Camera

  Due to a damaged printed circuit board, the rearview camera image may fail to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

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

  Fix: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge.

• 2024 Hyundai Elantra Gas Recirculation Valve Recall (24V308)
  May 1, 2024 · 13,511 vehicles · Engine

  An electrical short circuit may occur in the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve assembly, which can result in a loss of drive power.

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

  Fix: Dealers will replace the exhaust gas recirculation valve assembly, free of charge.

• 2023-2024 Hyundai Palisade Drivetrain Pump Recall (23V526) Park outside
  July 27, 2023 · 52,109 vehicles · Transmission

  The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump controller to overheat.

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

  Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete.

• 2022-2023 Hyundai Elantra Front Air Bag Recall (22V632)
  August 18, 2022 · 247 vehicles · Air Bags

  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.

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

  Fix: Dealers will replace the air bag, free of charge.

• 2021-2022 Hyundai Accent Front Seat Belt Recall (22V354) Repeat recall
  May 19, 2022 · 230,233 vehicles · Seat Belts

  In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.

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

  Fix: Dealers will secure the seat belt pretensioner(s) with a cap, free of charge.

• 2021-2022 Hyundai Elantra Front Seat Belt Recall (22V218) Repeat recall
  April 1, 2022 · 6,240 vehicles · Seat Belts

  In the event of a crash, the front driver and passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.

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

  Fix: Dealers will replace the seat belt pretensioners, free of charge.

• 2022 Hyundai Elantra Seat Belt Pretensioner Recall (22V123) Repeat recall
  March 3, 2022 · 140 vehicles · Seat Belts

  In the event of a crash, the front passenger-side seat belt pretensioner may explode upon deployment.

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

  Fix: Dealers will replace the seat belt pretensioners, free of charge.

• 2021 Hyundai Santa FE Windshield Recall (21V00M)
  December 28, 2021 · 26,413 vehicles · Lighting and Visibility

  During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash.

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

  Fix: Dealers will remove and reinstall the front windshield panel, free of charge.

• 2021 Hyundai Elantra Seat Belt Pretensioner Recall (21V796) Repeat recall
  October 13, 2021 · 978 vehicles · Seat Belts

  In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioner(s) may explode upon deployment.

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

  Fix: Dealers will replace the seat belt pretensioners, free of charge.

• 2021 Hyundai Elantra Seat Recliner Recall (21V302)
  April 28, 2021 · 1,464 vehicles · Body, Doors and Seats

  The driver and front passenger seat back recliners may have been improperly welded.

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

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the seat back frame assembly, free of charge.

Which Elantra parts are recalled most?

Which Elantra model years have the most recalls?

How do I check my Elantra for open recalls?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. The lookup lists every open safety recall on that specific vehicle, so you will see which of the 11 Hyundai Elantra campaigns above apply to you. You can also ask any authorized Hyundai dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is on your registration card, your insurance card, and a plate at the lower driver-side corner of the windshield. Brand-new recalls can take a few days to show up, so check again if you received a letter.

What are Elantra owners reporting?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA since 2020, by model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, but the components that come up most often show where owners are having trouble.

Excerpts from owner complaints (unverified):

Constant sound of flowing water throughout the front of the vehicle. Several service appointments later and there is still no solution to the issue that has been going on for over a year. Thia can be heard like a stream of water flowing. Engine ticking, loud rattling from engine.

2021 HYUNDAI Elantra owner, Unknown Or Other, NHTSA complaint 11635269

Front sensor problem. Sensor Check Forward Safety System. ABS, Auto Hold light came up out of no where. No damage to sensor.

2021 HYUNDAI Elantra owner, Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings, NHTSA complaint 11664871

FAULTY REARVIEW CAMERA My 2022 Hyundai Elantra sedan rearview camera fails to display clear image or displays no image when shift gear is in reverse position. 2021 and 2022 Hyundai Elantra sedan models were recalled – Recall #271.

2022 HYUNDAI Elantra owner, Seat Belts, NHTSA complaint 11646783

Can a recall make your Elantra a lemon in California?

A recall alone does not make a Hyundai Elantra a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act looks at whether a warranty defect substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety and was not fixed within a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

4 of the 11 recalls listed here follow an earlier campaign on the same component, which can mean a first fix did not work. 2 involve the engine, transmission or high-voltage battery, the kinds of repairs that often take several visits or weeks of downtime.

Within the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the same defect was repaired two or more times when it is likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases, and owners outside that window can still have a claim. An owner who prevails can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

What to keep: every repair order, the recall owner letters, your purchase or lease contract, and a log of dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure every visit is written up, even when the dealer says it found nothing.

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Other Hyundai models with recalls

• Accent: 4 recalls
• Elantra: 11 recalls
• Elantra Hybrid: 6 recalls
• Elantra N: 5 recalls
• Ioniq 5: 15 recalls
• Ioniq 6: 6 recalls
• Ioniq 9: 3 recalls
• Kona: 8 recalls
• Kona Electric: 3 recalls
• Kona N: 2 recalls
• Nexo: 2 recalls
• Palisade: 15 recalls
• Palisade Hybrid: 3 recalls
• Santa Cruz: 9 recalls
• Santa FE: 18 recalls
• Santa FE Hybrid: 10 recalls
• Santa FE Plug-IN Hybrid: 5 recalls
• Sonata: 7 recalls
• Sonata Hybrid: 1 recall
• Tucson: 15 recalls
• Tucson Hybrid: 4 recalls
• Tucson Plug-IN Hybrid: 4 recalls
• Veloster: 1 recall
• Veloster N: 2 recalls
• Venue: 3 recalls

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