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2011 HYUNDAI Elantra Touring

3 recalls Risk Grade: C+ Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #20V061000 Plain English
Component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
What Happened
The Anti-lock Brake (ABS) Module is a critical computer that helps your brakes work smoothly. In some 2007-2011 Elantra and 2007-2008 Entourage and Santa Fe models, moisture can seep into this module, causing a short circuit.
Risk if Unfixed
If the ABS Module shorts out, even when your car is turned off, the engine compartment could catch fire, posing a risk of injury.
Free Fix
Your Hyundai dealer will install a protective relay in your vehicle's main junction box, free of charge. This will keep your ABS system safe from electrical shorts even when your car is parked.
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Original — What Happened
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2007-2010 Elantra and 2009-2011 Elantra Touring vehicles. On February 21, 2020 Hyundai expanded the recall to include 46,425 model year 2007-2008 Entourage and 2007 Santa Fe vehicles. Moisture may enter the Anti-lock Brake (ABS) Module and result in an electrical short.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An electrical short within the ABS Module may cause an engine compartment fire, even when the car is turned off, increasing the risk of an injury.
Original — Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install a relay in the vehicle's main junction box to prevent the risk of an ABS short-circuit while the car is turned off, free of charge. The recall began April 2, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 188.
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Critical #13V113000 Plain English
Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor Company
What Happened
The stop lamp switch in your Hyundai is a critical part that controls your brake lights and cruise control. It might not work properly in certain 2006-2011 models, including your Accent, Azera, and Sonata.
Risk if Unfixed
If this switch fails, your brake lights might not turn on when you press the brake pedal, or you might be unable to turn off the cruise control by pressing the brake pedal. This could lead to a crash, especially if someone is following you too closely. Additionally, the gearshift could be moved out of Park without pressing the brake, which could cause your car to roll away.
Free Fix
Your Hyundai dealer will replace the faulty stop lamp switch with a new one, at no cost to you. The repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2010 Elantra, 2008-2011 Veracruz, 2009-2011 Genesis, 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, 2007-2008 Entourage, and 2006-2008 Tiburon vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2007-2010 Elantra, model year 2007-2011 Santa Fe, model year 2008-2009 Veracruz, model year 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, and model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. In September 2013, Hyundai informed the agency that it was adding more vehicles to this campaign, representing an additional 652,512 units. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 1,712,336. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake transmission shift interlock feature, preventing the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position and cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of Park without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall campaign number is 110.
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Under Review #14V310000 Plain English
Component

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor Company
What Happened
The support bracket in your Elantra Touring is a small metal piece that helps hold the headliner in place. In some 2010-2012 models, this bracket can come loose and move around during a side airbag deployment.
Risk if Unfixed
If the bracket hits you during a crash, it could cause a cut or laceration. This is a serious injury risk, so it's essential to address this issue as soon as possible.
Free Fix
Your Hyundai dealer will add special adhesive strips to the headliner to keep the support bracket secure – and this repair is completely free for you.
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Original — What Happened
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Elantra Touring vehicles manufactured December 15, 2009, through May 7, 2012. The affected vehicles have a support bracket attached to the headliner that may become displaced during a side curtain airbag deployment.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the headliner support bracket makes contact with an occupant during a crash, it may cause a laceration injury.
Original — Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will apply adhesive strips to the headliner, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 117.
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 recall
STRUCTURE
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Other HYUNDAI Elantra Touring Years

2012
1 recall
2010
4 recalls
2009
3 recalls

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