2000 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
1 recalls, 259 complaints - 62 TSBs
00V259001 Sep 11, 2000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SOME SONATA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5 LITER V-6 ENGINES AND ALL ELANTRA MODEL VEHICLES MAY HAVE EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT LOW-SPEED ENGINE STALLING, WHICH COULD OCCUR IF THE MAF (MASS AIR FLOW) SENSOR ELECTRICAL SIGNAL IS INTERRUPTED AS A RESULT OF ENGINE VIBRATION TRANSMITTED ... Read more
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE MAF SENSOR CONNECTOR WIRING HARNESS.
Complaint Statistics
259 total complaints
43 crashes 2 fires 43 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 25 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 20 |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 20 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 14 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 13 |
| AIR BAGS | 12 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 12 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 9 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 9 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 7 |
BACK OVER PREVENTION
Jan 12, 2023
Incident date: Jul 12, 2018
The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated that while reversing, the backup camera image was very distorted, foggy, and cloudy. The contact later received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V644000 (Back Over Prevention) however, the part to do the recall repair was un... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Feb 11, 2021
Incident date: Jul 31, 2020
WINDOWS NEED REPAIRS, FALLS DOWN. HORN NEEDS SEVERAL REPAIRS. PAINT OXIDIZED.. AUTO WAS STATIONARY.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 11, 2021
Incident date: Jul 31, 2020
WINDOWS NEED REPAIRS, FALLS DOWN. HORN NEEDS SEVERAL REPAIRS. PAINT OXIDIZED.. AUTO WAS STATIONARY.
ENGINE
Aug 12, 2018
Incident date: Jun 14, 2018
ENGINE STALL , SEVERELY WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. ALSO I HAD TO PAY MIDAS $600 FOR BRAKE ROTOR JOB FRONT AND BACK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 12, 2018
Incident date: Jun 14, 2018
ENGINE STALL , SEVERELY WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. ALSO I HAD TO PAY MIDAS $600 FOR BRAKE ROTOR JOB FRONT AND BACK
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 12, 2018
Incident date: Jun 14, 2018
ENGINE STALL , SEVERELY WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. ALSO I HAD TO PAY MIDAS $600 FOR BRAKE ROTOR JOB FRONT AND BACK
ENGINE
Aug 12, 2018
Incident date: Jun 3, 2018
ENGINE STALLS AIR CONDITIONER BELT SQUEETS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 12, 2018
Incident date: Jun 3, 2018
ENGINE STALLS AIR CONDITIONER BELT SQUEETS
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jul 30, 2018
Incident date: Jun 30, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING OUT OF THE FUEL TANK. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO FILL UP THE FUEL TANK, ALL THE FUEL EXPELLED OUT OF THE TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO LEE HYUNDAI (1960 SKIBO RD, FAYETTEVILLE, NC 28314), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRE... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Mar 23, 2018
Incident date: Feb 24, 2018
AT 65 MPH, ON THE HIGHWAY, THE ENGINE STALLED, ALL LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CAME ON AND I WAS ABLE TO COAST TO A NEARBY OFF RAMP. FIVE WEEKS LATER, THE ENGINE WILL START, AND THE ONL YLIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL IS THE AIR BAG LIGHT WHICH HAS NEVER GONE OFF SINCE THE STALLING EPISODE. THE ... Read more
ENGINE
Mar 23, 2018
Incident date: Feb 24, 2018
AT 65 MPH, ON THE HIGHWAY, THE ENGINE STALLED, ALL LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CAME ON AND I WAS ABLE TO COAST TO A NEARBY OFF RAMP. FIVE WEEKS LATER, THE ENGINE WILL START, AND THE ONL YLIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL IS THE AIR BAG LIGHT WHICH HAS NEVER GONE OFF SINCE THE STALLING EPISODE. THE ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 23, 2018
Incident date: Feb 24, 2018
AT 65 MPH, ON THE HIGHWAY, THE ENGINE STALLED, ALL LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CAME ON AND I WAS ABLE TO COAST TO A NEARBY OFF RAMP. FIVE WEEKS LATER, THE ENGINE WILL START, AND THE ONL YLIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL IS THE AIR BAG LIGHT WHICH HAS NEVER GONE OFF SINCE THE STALLING EPISODE. THE ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jun 5, 2015
Incident date: Feb 1, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BROKEN RIBS AND A HEAD INJURY THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE... Read more
Crash
1 injured
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Apr 13, 2015
Incident date: Mar 25, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. WHILE DRIVING, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE EVAC VALVE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE FRON... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 13, 2015
Incident date: Mar 25, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. WHILE DRIVING, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE EVAC VALVE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE FRON... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Apr 13, 2015
Incident date: Mar 25, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. WHILE DRIVING, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE EVAC VALVE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE FRON... Read more
ENGINE
Apr 13, 2015
Incident date: Mar 25, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. WHILE DRIVING, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE EVAC VALVE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE FRON... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
May 30, 2014
Incident date: May 1, 2014
THE FRAME IS SO RUSTED OUT THAT IT COULD NOT BE INSPECTED AND WAS TOLD IT WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 30, 2013
Incident date: Feb 15, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. THE CONTACT STATED SHE HAD A RECALL REPAIR DONE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 00V259001 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, THIRTEEN YEARS PRIOR BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC BUT NO CAUSE FOR FAILURE WAS FOUND. THE MANUFACTURER WA... Read more
ENGINE
Aug 15, 2012
Incident date: Aug 18, 2005
MY WIFE PURCHASED A 2000 HYUNDAI ELANTRA VIN#[XXX] FROM BROWN HYUNDAI OF TOLEDO OH. ON 4/18/05 SHE BROUGHT THE CAR TO BROWN HYUNDAI AT 63,000 MILES DUE TO A NOTICE ABOUT POSSIBLE FOR CRACKS FORMING IN THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD, SPECIFICALLY TSB 05-01-001. NO REPLACEMENT WAS MADE AT THAT TIME. RECENTLY... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Nov 21, 2011
Incident date: Nov 19, 2011
DURING THE REPLACEMENT OF BOTH AXLES, CORROSION PERFORATION WAS DISCOVERED IN BOTH OF THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS NEAR THE BALL JOINTS. MORE DISTURBING IS THE FIST SIZED HOLE, RUSTED THRU THE MAIN SUSPENSION CROSS MEMBER THAT THE CONTROL ARMS ARE CONNECTED TO (DRIVERS SIDE). THE ENTIRE MAIN CROSSMEMBER W... Read more
SUSPENSION
Nov 21, 2011
Incident date: Nov 19, 2011
DURING THE REPLACEMENT OF BOTH AXLES, CORROSION PERFORATION WAS DISCOVERED IN BOTH OF THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS NEAR THE BALL JOINTS. MORE DISTURBING IS THE FIST SIZED HOLE, RUSTED THRU THE MAIN SUSPENSION CROSS MEMBER THAT THE CONTROL ARMS ARE CONNECTED TO (DRIVERS SIDE). THE ENTIRE MAIN CROSSMEMBER W... Read more
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Jul 23, 2011
Incident date: Jun 27, 2011
THREE WINDOW REGULATORS ON MY 2000 HYUNDAI ELANTRA ARE NOT WORKING AND I AM UNABLE TO ROLL THEM UP AND DOWN. THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW SLIDES DOWN WHEN I AM DRIVING. APPROXIMATELY A YEAR AGO. I HAD THE DRIVERS SIDE REGULATOR REPLACED AND IT'S BROKE AGAIN. THEY DON'T SEEM TO LAST. IN ORDE... Read more
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 5, 2011
Incident date: May 1, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD INTERMITTENTLY STALL WITHOUT WARNING SIMILAR TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 00V259001 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING). THE CONTACT DID NOT INFORM THE MANUFACTURER OF THE FAILURE NOR WAS THE VE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 5, 2011
Incident date: Oct 1, 2000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL SPORADICALLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 00V259001 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: WIRING) BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO STALL WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRI... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Jul 20, 2010
Incident date: Jun 16, 2010
I TOOK MY 2000 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GLS IN FOR AN ALIGNMENT. THE ALIGNMENT COULD NOT BE PERFORMED I WAS TOLD AND SHOWN BECAUSE THE VEHICLES REAR SUB FRAME HAS MULTIPLE HOLES, IS WEAK AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. I WAS TOLD THAT THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND WILL NOT PASS THE NEXT MAINE INSPECTION. I WA... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Jul 13, 2010
Incident date: Jul 1, 2010
ON 1 JULY 2010 HAD DAUGHTER'S 2000 HYUNDAI ELANTA AT MECHANIC'S FOR YAERLY PA STATE -MANDATED SAFETY INSPECTION. CAR FAILED OWING TO EXTENSIVE RUST ON REAR (NOT FRONT) SUBFRAME (NOT NOTED IN PREVIOUS INSPECTIONS) COMPROMISING STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF REAR SUSPENSION AND PUTTING DRIVER, OCCUPANTS, AN... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jun 17, 2010
Incident date: Jan 11, 2010
2000 HYUNDAI ELANTRA HAS A PROBLEM WERE YOU CAN NOT PUMP GAS WITHOUT GAS PUMP STOPPING LIKE IT WAS FILLED ALTHOUGH YOU HAVE ONLY PUMP LESS THAN A GALLON. THERE ARE A LOT OF PEOPLE THAT OWN HYUNDAI'S WITH THIS PROBLEM, JUST GOOGLE HYUNDAI PUMPING GAS PROBLEMS. SOMETIMES GAS SPILLS FROM TANK WITHOUT ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Mar 9, 2010
Incident date: Feb 23, 2010
FOR SEVERAL WEEKS, THE FRONT DRIVERS DOOR WOULD STICK AND HAD TO BE LEANED ON HARD IN ORDER TO GET IT OPEN. NOW, THE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN WIDE ENOUGH FOR A CHILD TO GET IN OR OUT. IN ORDER FOR ME TO GET BEHIND THE WHEEL, I HAVE TO ENTER THROUGH THE PASSENGER SIDE AND CLIMB OVER THE CENTER CONSOLE. ... Read more
TIRES
Dec 28, 2009
Incident date: Dec 26, 2009
MY RIGHT FRONT STUDDED SNOW TIRE ( PURCHASED OCT OF 2008) SUDDENLY LOST AIR ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY. I PULLED OVER AND THE TIRE WAS HALF DOWN. I WENT BACK TO THE SELLER TODAY AND THEY SAID I NEEDED A NEW TIRE $97 AND THEY HAVE VALVE STEMS THAT GO BAD ALL THE TIME. *TR
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Aug 25, 2009
Incident date: Jun 18, 2003
NO EVENTS LEAD TO FAILURE, IT IS JUST HAPPENING WHILE PARKED, DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. IT HAS FAILED IN ALL 4 WINDOW OF THE CAR. THE FIRST WINDOW WAS UNDER WARRANTY AND THE WINDOW REGULATOR WAS PLACED. THE REMAINING 3 WINDOWS ARE STILL BROKEN UNTIL $1000.00 IS AVAILABLE FOR REPAIR. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Jul 10, 2009
Incident date: Apr 7, 2009
FAX FROM CONGRESSMAN DENT ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT WHO IS REQUESTING ASSISTANCE IN REGISTERING A COMPLAINT AGAINST HYUNDAI. *NJ THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD. THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD WAS REPLACED DUE TO IT BEING CRACKED. (THE CONSUMER WHO WROTE IN, WORKS FOR THE DEALE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Jul 10, 2009
Incident date: Apr 7, 2009
FAX FROM CONGRESSMAN DENT ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT WHO IS REQUESTING ASSISTANCE IN REGISTERING A COMPLAINT AGAINST HYUNDAI. *NJ THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD. THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD WAS REPLACED DUE TO IT BEING CRACKED. (THE CONSUMER WHO WROTE IN, WORKS FOR THE DEALE... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jan 17, 2009
Incident date: Jan 17, 2009
I FOUND OUT THAT MY CAR WAS PUT ON A RECALL LIST IN 2000,AND I WAS NEVER SENT A RECALL LETTER. NOW MY CAR IS IN THE GARAGE BECAUSE THE FUEL PUMP WENT OUT. WHY DO SOME PEOPLE GET THE LETTERS AND OTHERS DO NOT ? *TR DIANA WH... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 26, 2008
Incident date: Dec 25, 2008
INTERMITTENTLY STALLS WHEN SLOWING. HAPPENED AT RAILROAD TRACKS. SEEMS ALOT OF PEOPLE HAVING SAME PROBLEM. FOUND RECALL #00V259001 CALLED HYUNDAI. WAS TOLD RECALL WAS DONE BY PREVIOUS OWNER. HAD CAR CHECKED OUT AT SHOP. WAS SAME PART THAT WAS REPLACED BY RECALL. TOLD HYUNDAI MAYBE THE PART WENT BAD.... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Aug 8, 2008
Incident date: Aug 1, 2008
RECALL NOTICE FOR 2000 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR POSSIBLE CRACKS IN THE MANIFOLD. IT WAS INSPECTED AND THE REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP AND THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jul 18, 2008
Incident date: Oct 16, 2000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 00V259001 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING). THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE OF THE REPAIR. SEVERAL MONTHS AFTER THE REPAIR WAS MADE, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS AND CAUSE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 18, 2008
Incident date: Oct 16, 2000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 00V259001 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING). THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE OF THE REPAIR. SEVERAL MONTHS AFTER THE REPAIR WAS MADE, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS AND CAUSE... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jul 2, 2008
Incident date: Jun 10, 2003
THE TRANSMISSIONS ON THESE CARS FAIL AND GET STUCK IN GEARS CAUSING DANGEROUS DRIVING SITUATIONS AND BREAKDOWNS. I HAD SEVERAL OF THESE CARS AS COMPANY TRANSPORTATION AND THEY ALL HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR
AIR BAGS
Jun 4, 2008
Incident date: May 1, 2007
THE AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON AND WILL NOT GO OUT. *TR
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Mar 30, 2008
Incident date: Feb 5, 2008
I BOUGHT THIS CAR NEW FOR MY DAUGHTER AND SHE FIRST HAD TROUBLE WITH THE WINDOW REGULATORS WITHIN THE FIRST YEAR OF OWNING THE CAR. THE REGULATORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED IN ALL 4 WINDOWS AND NEEDS REPLACED IN THREE WINDOWS NOW (ALL HAPPENED WITHIN DAYS OF EACH OTHER). WINDOWS WILL NOT ROLL UP OR DOWN ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Mar 11, 2008
Incident date: Mar 11, 2008
I THOUGHT MY MUFFLER HAD A HOLE IN IT SO I TOOK TO A SHOP AND THEY TOLD ME THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH MY MUFFLER. TO ANOTHER SHOP AND TOLD I HAVE A CRACKED MANIFOLD. I THINK IT'S ABSURD THAT A 2000 MODEL CAR COULD GO THROUGH 2 MANILFOLDS IN 7 1/2 YEARS. WAS AT THE DEALERSHIP ON 10/09/03 REPORTI... Read more
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Jan 17, 2008
Incident date: Jan 16, 2008
2000 HYUNDAI ELANTRA - NEW------------7/05 W/ 17,923 MILEAGE ON THE CAR. I NEEDED TO REPLACE THE MOTOR ON THE PASS. FRONT WINDOW & BOTH BACK WINDOWS. IT IS NOW 12/07 AND I NEED TO REPLACE THE SAME MOTORS IN ALL 3 WINDOWS , MY CAR NOW HAS 29,420 MILEAGE ON THE CAR. THE WINDOW THAT I WOUL... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jan 17, 2008
Incident date: Jan 16, 2008
2000 HYUNDAI ELANTRA - NEW------------7/05 W/ 17,923 MILEAGE ON THE CAR. I NEEDED TO REPLACE THE MOTOR ON THE PASS. FRONT WINDOW & BOTH BACK WINDOWS. IT IS NOW 12/07 AND I NEED TO REPLACE THE SAME MOTORS IN ALL 3 WINDOWS , MY CAR NOW HAS 29,420 MILEAGE ON THE CAR. THE WINDOW THAT I WOUL... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Oct 12, 2007
Incident date: Aug 1, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 25-40 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE DECELERATED. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE AFTER 4-5 SECONDS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS INTERNAL FAILURE WITH THE TRANSMISSION'S FOURTH GEAR. THE CURRENT AND... Read more
AIR BAGS
Sep 14, 2007
Incident date: Nov 12, 2005
I WAS DRIVING NORTH BOUND ON HIGHWAY 99. ON A SATURDAY AFTERNOON IN RUSH HOUR, IN SACRAMENTO, CA. WHEN I WAS HIT ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE BY A BLACK NISSAN. WHEN THE CARS TOUCHED WE SPUN 3 TIMES IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. WE WERE LUCKY ENOUGH TO NOT HIT ANY OTHER VEHICLE. THE CAR STOPPED 8 FEET AWA... Read more
Crash
3 injured
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Sep 14, 2007
Incident date: Nov 12, 2005
I WAS DRIVING NORTH BOUND ON HIGHWAY 99. ON A SATURDAY AFTERNOON IN RUSH HOUR, IN SACRAMENTO, CA. WHEN I WAS HIT ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE BY A BLACK NISSAN. WHEN THE CARS TOUCHED WE SPUN 3 TIMES IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. WE WERE LUCKY ENOUGH TO NOT HIT ANY OTHER VEHICLE. THE CAR STOPPED 8 FEET AWA... Read more
Crash
3 injured
TIRES
Jul 26, 2007
Incident date: Jul 25, 2007
KELLY TIRE 195 65 R14 ONE TIRE CAME APART ON FREEWAY, ONE HAD A VERY LARGE BUMP, ONE HAD A BROKE BELT AND ONE WAS WEARING REAL BAD ON THE REAR. THEY WERE ONE APPROX. 2-3 MONTHS OLD. IT WAS ALIGNED BY PURCELL TIRE IN PRINCENTON, KY WERE I PURCHASED THE TIRES. *JB
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jul 7, 2007
Incident date: May 25, 2007
SHIFT LOCK STICKS IN A 2000 AUTO ELANTRA WITH AROUND 99,600 MILES. I LOCK UP IN PARK IN WILL NOT GET OUT OF PARK OUT U PUT PENCIL DOWN SHIFT LOCK HOLE. OR HIT SHIFTER HARD FORWARDED IT DOESN'T ALWAYS WORK. HAVE NOT TOOK TO GET SERVICED YET OR LOOKED AT . *AK
VISIBILITY
Jun 14, 2007
Incident date: Jun 14, 2007
I AM 87 YEARS OLD AND BOUGHT A 2000 ELANTRA BRAND NEW IN 1999. I HAVE ONLY PUT 25,000 MILES ON THIS CAR IN 7 YEARS AND THE ONLY TIME I HAVE OPENED THE REAR WINDOWS WAS WHEN I HIT THE WRONG BUTTON BY MISTAKE. WELL RECENTLY MY SON DROVE THE CAR AND OPENED THE REAR WINDOWS - BOTH OF THEM FAILED IN ONE ... Read more
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EPA Fuel Economy, 2000 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 19.0 | 28.0 | 22.0 | Regular | $2,800 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 30.0 | 24.0 | Regular | $2,550 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2000 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
62 manufacturer communications from 47 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 8 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 6 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 5 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 5 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 |
| 063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | 3 |
| 190000 TIRES | 3 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
24-BD-001H
Feb 14, 2024
130000 VISIBILITY/WIPER (PWS)
This bulletin contains information about the proper removal of the windshield wiper blade protective cover on all models. If the protective cover is not removed correctly, there is a possibility of the rubber insert and rail spring becoming
24-BD-001H
Feb 14, 2024
130000 VISIBILITY
This bulletin contains information about the proper removal of the windshield wiper blade protective cover on all models. If the protective cover is not removed correctly, there is a possibility of the rubber insert and rail spring becoming
23-EM-005H
Oct 13, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin provides important checkpoint guidelines when performing engine oil and filter change services.
23-BD-007H
Apr 24, 2023
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
Hyundai applies a Paint Protection Film (PPF) on new vehicles before delivery to dealerships. It provides a barrier between the paint and contaminants, such as rail dust, acid rain, and industrial fallout. In rare cases, the paint can becom
23-BD-002H
Jan 30, 2023
130000 VISIBILITY
This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside th
22-EM-010H
Jul 28, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Follow the guidelines outlined in this bulletin to inspect and clean or replace certain components of the engine intake system accordingly during engine short block or sub-assembly replacement.
22-GI-006H
Jul 14, 2022
190000 TIRES
Effective June 2, 2008, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 110 (FMVSS 110) established a threshold for correcting load carrying capacity information indicated on tire placards when vehicle weight has been increased before retail sale
21-AT-006H
May 21, 2021
100000 POWER TRAIN
Hyundai approves only the ATF, DCT gear oil and IVT gear oil specified in the vehicle??A?A?s owner??A?A?s manual. ??A?A? Use of other ATF may result in improper shift quality or other drivability conditions. ??A?A? Use of other DCT and IV
21-EM-004H
Mar 30, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides the service procedure for engine connecting rod bearing clearance testing. Perform the procedure outlined in this bulletin to fulfill the Bearing Clearance Test inspection requirements to determine next required steps
21-EM-004H
Mar 30, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin provides the service procedure for engine connecting rod bearing clearance testing. Perform the procedure outlined in this bulletin to fulfill the Bearing Clearance Test inspection requirements to determine next required steps
21-BR-002H
Mar 23, 2021
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures.
21-BR-002H
Mar 23, 2021
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures.
21-BR-002H
Mar 23, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures.
21-EM-003H
Mar 10, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below.
21-EM-003H
Mar 10, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below.
20-BR-002H
Nov 30, 2020
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect and identify fluid which may appear around the brake caliper area.
20-SS-004H
Nov 19, 2020
200000 WHEELS
This bulletin provides tire vibration service procedures, including how to optimize vehicle vibration performance. For all wheel/tire balance claims, the a??Tire Balance Data Sheeta?? must be fully completed including imbalance and Road For
20-SS-004H
Nov 19, 2020
190000 TIRES
This bulletin provides tire vibration service procedures, including how to optimize vehicle vibration performance. For all wheel/tire balance claims, the a??Tire Balance Data Sheeta?? must be fully completed including imbalance and Road For
20-BD-014H
Jul 14, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to moisture accumulation in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. The TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the la
20-BD-014H
Jul 14, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to moisture accumulation in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. The TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the la
20-BD-014H
Jul 14, 2020
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to moisture accumulation in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. The TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the la
20-SS-002H(1)
May 6, 2020
200000 WHEELS
This bulletin provides information on tire maintenance best practices and procedures for dealers and customers to maximize tire life and performance.
20-SS-002H(1)
May 6, 2020
190000 TIRES
This bulletin provides information on tire maintenance best practices and procedures for dealers and customers to maximize tire life and performance.
20-BD-007H-1
May 1, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin describes the general guidelines to help disinfect and protect vehicle exterior/interior surfaces using recommended safe chemical products.
20-EE-003H
Apr 23, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides information on identifying dealer stock vehicles with either: a?? A Battery SOC alert - low Battery State of Charge (SOC) at or below 50%. a?? A 30 Day alert - vehicle has not started and reported an SOC in 30 days.
20-EE-003H
Apr 23, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information on identifying dealer stock vehicles with either: a?? A Battery SOC alert - low Battery State of Charge (SOC) at or below 50%. a?? A 30 Day alert - vehicle has not started and reported an SOC in 30 days.
20-AT-016H
Apr 17, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
The automatic transmission warranty repair policy authorizes in-dealership repairs of the following components for both OEM (new) and remanufactured automatic transmissions:
20-AT-016H
Apr 17, 2020
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
The automatic transmission warranty repair policy authorizes in-dealership repairs of the following components for both OEM (new) and remanufactured automatic transmissions:
20-AT-016H
Apr 17, 2020
100000 POWER TRAIN
The automatic transmission warranty repair policy authorizes in-dealership repairs of the following components for both OEM (new) and remanufactured automatic transmissions:
20-BD-007H
Mar 23, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This bulletin describes the general guidelines to disinfect and protect vehicle interior surfaces using certain safe chemical products.
20-SS-001H
Feb 5, 2020
020000 SUSPENSION
This bulletin describes the requirements for all wheel alignment and/or vehicle tracking claims and best practices when diagnosing and conducting alignment-related repairs for all models and model years.
20-BE-001H
Jan 16, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides guidelines to inspect the USB, head unit, and multi-box for common connection conditions. 2. This bulletin presents guidelines to inspect for common Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connection conditions. 3. This bullet
19-BE-011H-1
Nov 4, 2019
280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
The Blind Spot Detection (BSD) or Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) is a system that measures the speed of and distance from the following vehicles by using two magnetic wave radar sensors attached in the rear bumper. The BSD/BCW detects v
19-BE-011H-1
Nov 4, 2019
270000 LANE DEPARTURE
The Blind Spot Detection (BSD) or Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) is a system that measures the speed of and distance from the following vehicles by using two magnetic wave radar sensors attached in the rear bumper. The BSD/BCW detects v
19-GI-006H
Oct 14, 2019
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This bulletin provides instruction detailing the proper methodology for scanning and uploading captured GDS data files to the Techline Repository. Compliance with this bulletin ensures that the GDS data files are correctly transferred and m
5NP-S9D9P-10
Sep 2, 2016
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ON COMPONENTS, ATTRIBUTES, AND PRECAUTIONS OF THE 7-SPEED DRY-TYPE DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION (DCT).
TSB-09-AT-013
Jul 1, 2009
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
HYUNDAI: AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE RANGE SWITCH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0705 (RANGE SWITCH SIGNAL PROBLEMS), P0707 (RANGE SWITCH OPEN CIRCUIT), AND P0708 (RANGE SWITCH SHORT CIRCUIT OR MULTIPLE INPUTS). AN IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED OR IMPROPERLY OP
TSB-09-AT-013
Jul 1, 2009
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
HYUNDAI: AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE RANGE SWITCH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0705 (RANGE SWITCH SIGNAL PROBLEMS), P0707 (RANGE SWITCH OPEN CIRCUIT), AND P0708 (RANGE SWITCH SHORT CIRCUIT OR MULTIPLE INPUTS). AN IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED OR IMPROPERLY OP
0540018
Nov 1, 2005
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES LIST. *TT
0501001
Mar 1, 2005
063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
EXHAUST MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT CAMPAIGN - V04. *TT
151
Feb 1, 2005
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES LIST. *TT
V04
Jan 11, 2005
063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
EXHAUST NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN V04 INVOLVES INSPECTING AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACING THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. *TT
0501001
Jan 1, 2005
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
EXHAUST MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT CAMPAIGN. *EH
0340007
Mar 1, 2004
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
ATA SOLENOID DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0740, P0741, P0742, P0743, P0745, P0747, P0748, P0750, P0752, P0753, P0755, P0757, P0758, P0760, P0765. *TT *MJ
0340022
Dec 1, 2003
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE PULSE GENERATOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0717 & P0722. 2004 ACCENT INCLUDED. *TT
0380003
Jul 1, 2003
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
INTERIOR DOOR TRIM PANEL FABRIC REPAIR. *TT
0236028
Dec 1, 2002
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
OBD-II READINESS TEST DRIVE CYCLE. *TT
0240024
Oct 1, 2002
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
IMPROVED CLUTCH RELEASE SHAFT UPPER AND LOWER BUSHING. *TT
0240020
Aug 1, 2002
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT REGARDING AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE HARSH AND/OR DELAYED SHIFTS. *JG
0290009
Jun 1, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING DIAGNOSTIC GUIDE FOR CLIFFORD AND DEI SECURITY SYSTEM. *JG
0240016
Jun 1, 2002
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT REGARDING AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OIL LEAKING FROM OIL PAN GASKET. *JG
0240012
Mar 1, 2002
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SUBJECT REGARDING AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES LIST. *YH
0240010
Mar 1, 2002
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SUBJECT ON AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE HARSH OR DELAYED PARK REVERSE OR PARK DRIVE ENGAGEMENT. *YH
0250002
Jan 1, 2002
034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT BRAKE CALIPER RATTLE NOISE REPAIR KIT. *TT
01400061
Dec 1, 2001
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE PULSE GENERATOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0717 AND P0722 - REVISED. *JG
010101
Jan 1, 2001
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
INFORMATION ON PERFORMING A TEST DRIVE FOR TRANSAXLE SHIFT QUALITY. *TT
0040017
Nov 1, 2000
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT REGARDING TRANSAXLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. *TT
091000
Oct 9, 2000
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
SUBJECT REGARDING A VOLUNTARY CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION (MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR CONNECTION RECALL CAMPAIGN) ON CERTAIN VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUNE 1, 1999 AND JUNE 16, 2000. *TT
061000
Oct 6, 2000
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
SUBJECT REGARDING CAMPAIGN 040 - MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR CONNECTION RECALL CAMPAIGN. *TT
0001006
Oct 1, 2000
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
SUBJECT REGARDING MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT CAMPAIGN. *TT
0020004
Oct 1, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ON SOME VEHICLES, A NOISE MAY BE HEARD FOR THE FIRST FEW MINUTES AFTER STARTING AND DRIVING IN COLD WEATHER FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *TT
9901003
Sep 1, 1999
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
THIS TSB PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING THE LOCATION AND CORRECT INFORMATION OF THE EMISSION LABELS. *TT
NHTSA Safety Investigations, HYUNDAI ELANTRA
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
DP22003
Opened: Sep 12, 2022 , Closed: Dec 12, 2023
Loss of Motive Power
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter dated July 13, 2022, petitioning the Agency to initiate a safety defect investigation into loss of motive power allegations attributed to oil drain pan assembly failures on certain Hyundai Motor America, Inc. and Kia Americ... Read more
EA21003
Opened: Dec 22, 2021 , Closed: Feb 5, 2024
Engine Fires
On March 29, 2019, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened two Preliminary Evaluations (PE19-003 on Hyundai and PE19-004 on Kia) to broadly investigate incidents of non-crash fires (regardless of origin or operational status of the vehicle) on various model year Hyundai and Kia vehicles. ... Read more
DP21003
Opened: Nov 12, 2021 , Closed: Jun 20, 2023
Throttle control system vulnerabilities
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a petition letter dated October 10, 2021, requesting an investigation of possible defects in the electronic throttle control (ETC) system on certain Kia vehicles resulting in the opening ... Read more
EA12008
Opened: Sep 13, 2012 , Closed: Dec 9, 2013
Headliner Bracket Detachment
In March 2013, Hyundai issued a safety recall to reinforce the attachment of the metal support brackets to the headliner assembly in approximately 186,254 model year 2011-2013 Hyundai Elantra vehicles built in Korea and sold in the U.S. (see NHTSA recall 13V-115 for more information).The recall cove... Read more
PE12012
Opened: May 10, 2012 , Closed: Sep 17, 2012
Side Curtain Air Bag Improper Deployment
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) is aware of one incident of an improper deployment of the driver-side curtain air bag that deployed as a result of a crash involving a model year (MY) 2012 Hyundai Elantra.An inspection of this vehicle showed that a metal bracket (stiffener) in the headliner... Read more
PE09011
Opened: Feb 18, 2009 , Closed: Apr 21, 2009
FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS RUSTING
ON APRIL 14, 2009, HYUNDAI MOTOR CORPORATION SUBMITTED TO ODI A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT INDICATING THAT IT WOULD RECALL A SALT-BELT POPULATION OF APPROXIMATELY 155,317 MODEL YEAR (MY) 2001 THROUGH 2003 HYUNDAI ELANTRA VEHICLES TO REMEDY A DEFECT THAT CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WITH AN I... Read more
PE08044
Opened: Jul 17, 2008 , Closed: Sep 3, 2008
ENGINE STALLING - FUEL PUMP FAILURE
ON AUGUST 19, 2008, HYUNDAI SUBMITTED A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT TO NHTSA CONCERNING FUEL PUMP FAILURE RESULTING IN ENGINE STALL IN APPROXIMATELY 65,000 MODEL YEAR 2008 HYUNDAI ELANTRA VEHICLES WITH 2.0 LITER BETA ENGINES PRODUCED FROM NOVEMBER 5, 2007, THROUGH JUNE 28, 2008 (NHTSA RECALL NO. 08V-4... Read more
EA08012
Opened: Jul 10, 2008 , Closed: Nov 14, 2008
AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATION
HYUNDAI IS CONDUCTING TWO SAFETY RECALLS TO CORRECT TWO SAFETY DEFECTS DESCRIBED BELOW.UNDER SAFETY RECALL 08V-532, HYUNDAI WILL INSTALL A VINYL PROTECTIVE SHIELD/COVER TO PREVENT SHORT CIRCUITS IN THE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE CAUSE BY SPILLS OF LIQUIDS THAT SEEP INTO THE MODULE CONNECTOR. THIS ACTION... Read more
PE08017
Opened: Mar 10, 2008 , Closed: Jul 10, 2008
AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATION
IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2001 AND 2002 VEHICLES, THE AIR BAG SYSTEM IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATION AND AIR BAG NON-DEPLOYMENT OR INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT FROM LIQUID CONTAMINATION OF THE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE.THE CONTROL MODULE IS LOCATED BENEATH AND NEAR CENTER CONSOLE CUP HOLDERS.OD... Read more
PE04041
Opened: Apr 16, 2004 , Closed: Jul 13, 2004
POST-CRASH FUEL TANK LEAK
PE04-041 WAS OPENED TO INVESTIGATE A FUEL LEAK INCIDENT THAT OCCURRED DURING AN INSURANCE INSTITUTE FOR HIGHWAY SAFETY (IIHS) FRONTAL CRASH OFFSET TEST ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLE.THIS INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE VAPOR TUBE HOSE CLAMP EAR WAS MISPOSITIONED AND FACING TOWARD THE FUEL TANK, WHICH ENABL... Read more
SQ00003
Opened: Feb 2, 2000
FUEL CAP REPLACEMENT CAMPAIGN 36
There is no summary currently available
PE97002
Opened: Jan 17, 1997 , Closed: Feb 27, 1997
WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE
IN ITS LETTER DATED FEBRUARY 14, 1997, HYUNDAI STATED THAT APPROXIMATELY 75,000 HYUNDAI VEHICLES (CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1996-97 ELANTRA, ACCENT, SONATA AND TIBURON MODELS BUILT THROUGH OCTOBER 18, 1996 -- SEE NHTSA RECALL NO. 97V-026 FOR DETAILS) WILL BE RECALLED FOR A DEFECT IN THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MO... Read more
SQ96017
Opened: Nov 22, 1996
REAR SUSPENSION FAILURE
ODI HAS RECEIVED COMPLAINTS PERTAINING TO REAR SUSPENSION PROBLEMS.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS NEEDED TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE NATURE AND CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE CANADIAN RECALL.FURTHERMORE, THIS INVESTIGATION IS OPENED TO EVALUATE HYUNDAI'S RATIONAL FOR NOT CONDUCTING A SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN TO INCLUDE ... Read more
PE95060
Opened: Dec 9, 1995 , Closed: Mar 21, 1996
SCISSOR JACK FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
HYUNDAI ELANTRA - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the HYUNDAI ELANTRA across all model years (1994, 2026).
102
Total Recalls
12,126
Total Complaints
14
Investigations
1,279
Reported Crashes
273
Reported Fires
19
Reported Deaths
HYUNDAI ELANTRA - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 2025 | 0 | 31 | View |
| 2024 | 1 | 94 | View |
| 2023 | 2 | 159 | View |
| 2022 | 5 | 143 | View |
| 2021 | 6 | 214 | View |
| 2020 | 3 | 342 | View |
| 2019 | 1 | 334 | View |
| 2018 | 0 | 406 | View |
| 2017 | 4 | 1,077 | View |
| 2016 | 2 | 398 | View |
| 2015 | 3 | 356 | View |
| 2014 | 2 | 552 | View |
| 2013 | 4 | 1,863 | View |
| 2012 | 4 | 920 | View |
| 2011 | 5 | 589 | View |
| 2010 | 3 | 504 | View |
| 2009 | 4 | 321 | View |
| 2008 | 7 | 424 | View |
| 2007 | 6 | 365 | View |
| 2006 | 1 | 209 | View |
| 2005 | 4 | 180 | View |
| 2004 | 5 | 209 | View |
| 2003 | 5 | 310 | View |
| 2002 | 6 | 431 | View |
| 2001 | 6 | 445 | View |
| 2000 (current) | 1 | 259 | |
| 1999 | 2 | 183 | View |
| 1998 | 0 | 75 | View |
| 1997 | 3 | 196 | View |
| 1996 | 3 | 138 | View |
| 1995 | 1 | 179 | View |
| 1994 | 2 | 110 | View |
| 1993 | 0 | 39 | View |
| 1992 | 0 | 46 | View |