Hyundai Elantra recalls

59 NHTSA safety recall campaigns cover the Hyundai Elantra, across model years 1994–2026. The latest was received on October 21, 2026.

Hyundai Elantra recalls by model year

Check by VIN

A campaign rarely covers every Hyundai Elantra of a given year. Enter your 17-character VIN to find the recall campaigns filed for your make, model and model year. The VIN is on the driver’s side of the dashboard (visible through the windshield), on the door-jamb label, and on your registration and insurance documents.

Is a recall still open on your vehicle? Only NHTSA’s official VIN check can say whether a campaign applies to your exact vehicle and whether the repair has already been done.

Your VIN is decoded with NHTSA’s public vPIC service to identify the make, model and year. It is not stored and is not added to any page address.

All Hyundai Elantra recall campaigns

Hyundai Elantra recalls by component

  • Air bags 15
  • Fuel system 8
  • Brakes 6
  • Suspension 4
  • Seat belts 4
  • Lighting 4
  • Steering 3
  • Wheels 2
  • Visibility 2
  • Power train 2
  • Engine and cooling 2
  • Electrical system 2
  • Stability and traction control 1
  • Seats 1
  • Rear-view camera 1
  • Latches and locks 1
  • Equipment 1

Campaigns are counted once, under the main component NHTSA filed them against.

Other Hyundai models

Common questions

Does the Hyundai Elantra have recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 59 safety recall campaigns for the Hyundai Elantra, covering model years 1994–2026. Most involve air bags, fuel system and brakes.

Which Hyundai Elantra model year has the most recalls?

On NHTSA’s records the 2008 Hyundai Elantra has the most campaigns, with 7. A higher count does not by itself mean a less safe vehicle: some campaigns are small compliance fixes, and newer models have had less time to accumulate campaigns.

How do I find out if my Hyundai Elantra is affected?

Choose your model year below to read each campaign, then check your VIN on NHTSA’s lookup. Campaigns usually cover a production range, so two cars of the same year can differ.