Recall campaigns by affected system, 2016–2024.
Showing the 12 most recent of 19 campaigns, newest first, from NHTSA records. Check a specific VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
26V307000NHTSA report received May 2026Model years: 2016
NHTSA campaign 26V307000: Hyundai Elantra air bags recall
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Elantra and 2016 Elantra GT vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may rupture during deployment.
Consequence: An air bag inflator that ruptures may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or passengers, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will inspect and replace the air bag inflator, as necessary, free of charge.
24V879000NHTSA report received November 2024Model years: 2021–2022
NHTSA campaign 24V879000: Hyundai Elantra back over prevention recall
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe, Santa Fe HEV, Elantra, Elantra HEV and 2022 Elantra N and Santa Fe PHEV vehicles. 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."
Consequence: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's visibility and increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge.
24V308000NHTSA report received May 2024Model years: 2024
NHTSA campaign 24V308000: Hyundai Elantra engine and engine cooling recall
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Elantra, Venue, and Kona vehicles. An electrical short circuit may occur in the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve assembly, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Consequence: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will replace the exhaust gas recirculation valve assembly, free of charge.
24V146000NHTSA report received February 2024Model years: 2016
NHTSA campaign 24V146000: Hyundai Elantra latches/locks/linkages recall
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Elantra vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."
Consequence: A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will replace the trunk latch base sub-assembly, free of charge.
23V526000NHTSA report received July 2023Model years: 2023
NHTSA campaign 23V526000: Hyundai Elantra power train recall
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Palisade Tucson, 2023 Sonata, Elantra, and Kona vehicles. The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump controller to overheat.
Consequence: An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete.
22V632000NHTSA report received August 2022Model years: 2022–2023
NHTSA campaign 22V632000: Hyundai Elantra air bags recall
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Elantra N and 2022-2023 Elantra vehicles. 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.
Consequence: A detached air bag cover emblem may strike a vehicle occupant, which can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will replace the air bag, free of charge.
22V354000NHTSA report received May 2022Model years: 2021–2022
NHTSA campaign 22V354000: Hyundai Elantra seat belts recall
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Accent, 2021-2022 Elantra, and 2021-2022 Elantra HEV vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.
Consequence: An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will secure the seat belt pretensioner(s) with a cap, free of charge.
22V218000NHTSA report received April 2022Model years: 2021–2022
NHTSA campaign 22V218000: Hyundai Elantra seat belts recall
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Elantra and 2020 Accent vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver and passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.
Consequence: Exploding seat belt pretensioners can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will replace the seat belt pretensioners, free of charge.
22V123000NHTSA report received March 2022Model years: 2022
NHTSA campaign 22V123000: Hyundai Elantra seat belts recall
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Elantra and Elantra HEV vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front passenger-side seat belt pretensioner may explode upon deployment.
Consequence: An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will replace the seat belt pretensioners, free of charge.
21V00M000NHTSA report received December 2021Model years: 2021
NHTSA campaign 21V00M000: Hyundai Elantra visibility recall
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Santa Fe, 2021 Sonata, and Elantra vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash.
Consequence: A windshield that detaches from a vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will remove and reinstall the front windshield panel, free of charge.
21V796000NHTSA report received October 2021Model years: 2021
NHTSA campaign 21V796000: Hyundai Elantra seat belts recall
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Elantra, Elantra HEV, Venue, Genesis GV80 and 2022 Genesis GV70 vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioner(s) may explode upon deployment.
Consequence: An exploding seat belt pretensioner could project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will replace the seat belt pretensioners, free of charge.
21V301000NHTSA report received April 2021Model years: 2019–2020
NHTSA campaign 21V301000: Hyundai Elantra engine recall
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Elantra, 2019-2021 Kona and Veloster vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines. The piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which could result in engine damage.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine, free of charge.
The same full inspection at every tier, at the seller’s location, with a photo-documented report:
Other small cars to weigh against the Hyundai Elantra. Recall counts cover different model-year spans and are not a reliability ranking.
How many recalls does the Hyundai Elantra have?
As of NHTSA records retrieved 2026-08-27, NHTSA lists 19 recall campaigns for the Hyundai Elantra, model years 2016–2024. A recall applies to specific VIN ranges, variants, trims or build dates, so a particular vehicle may be affected by all, some, or none of them, and a campaign count is not a reliability ranking. Whether an open recall is a safety risk depends on the campaign, so read the NHTSA entry for the VIN. Each campaign below shows the remedy NHTSA records, which may be a dealer or service-center repair, an over-the-air software update, or, for some campaigns, a repurchase. This page details the most recent campaigns; the full record for any VIN is at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What should an inspector check on a used Hyundai Elantra?
Beyond the standard pre-purchase checks, the recall history for this model concentrates in: air bags, seat belts, latches/locks/linkages, steering, service brakes, engine. An inspector documents the visible and operational condition of those systems without disassembly; internal parts, software-only issues and whether a recall remedy was performed are VIN-lookup questions, not inspection findings.
Can a pre-purchase inspection tell me whether a Hyundai Elantra recall was done?
No. Whether a recall repair was performed is recorded against the VIN, so NHTSA's lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls (or the manufacturer's own) is the authoritative check. Run it before you travel. The inspection covers what a VIN lookup cannot: the physical condition of the vehicle in front of you.
Can you inspect a Hyundai Elantra at a dealer, a private seller, or out of state?
Yes. The inspector usually travels to the vehicle at the seller's location — a dealer lot or a private seller — and you do not need to be there. Vehicle Inspectors dispatches an independent inspector within 50 miles of any US ZIP code, widening to 150 miles if needed; more remote locations are quoted case by case. You get a photo-documented PDF report in 24–48 hours.
How much does a Hyundai Elantra pre-purchase inspection cost?
A pre-purchase inspection of a Hyundai Elantra through Vehicle Inspectors: Bronze $249 · Silver $349 · Gold $449. Your card is saved at booking, not charged. A hold is placed when an inspector schedules, and you are charged after the inspection is completed. If no inspector accepts within 72 hours, the request auto-cancels and nothing is charged.
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