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2001 HYUNDAI Elantra

6 recalls Risk Grade: B+ Most severe issue: Critical

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

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #03V496000 Plain English
Component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Manufacturer
HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
What Happened
The brake tubes in your vehicle are the flexible hoses that connect your rear brakes to the rest of the braking system. In some cases, these tubes can rub against metal brackets near the steering gear, causing them to wear down and corrode over time.
Risk if Unfixed
This wear and corrosion could cause brake fluid to leak, which would weaken your brakes and make it harder to stop your vehicle. If this happens, you could lose control of your car and be involved in a crash.
Free Fix
Your Hyundai dealer will reposition the brake tubes, add protective clips, and apply a special coating to prevent further corrosion. This repair is completely free, and you should schedule it as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BRAKE TUBES FOR THE REAR BRAKES CAN CONTACT THE STEERING GEARBOX MOUNTING BRACKETS.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
CONTACT BETWEEN THE REAR BRAKE TUBES AND THE STEERING GEARBOX MOUNTING BRACKETS MAY RESULT IN REAR BRAKE TUBE WEAR AND CORROSION, INCREASING THE RISK OF BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE. BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPOSITION THE REAR BRAKE TUBES, INSTALL BRAKE TUBE CLIPS, AND APPLY ANTI-CORROSION MATERIAL TO THE REAR BRAKE TUBES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 22, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI OF PUERTO RICO AT 1-800-633-5151.
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Critical #03V257000 Plain English
Component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Manufacturer
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
What Happened
The brake tubes in your vehicle are the tubes that carry brake fluid from the rear brakes to the rest of the system. In certain models, these tubes can rub against metal brackets, causing wear and corrosion.
Risk if Unfixed
If the brake tubes wear down, they could start leaking brake fluid. This would reduce your braking power, making it harder to stop your vehicle, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Hyundai dealer will reposition the brake tubes, install special clips to keep them in place, and apply a protective coating to prevent further corrosion — all at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR BRAKE TUBES PASS BEHIND THE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER. TWO STEERING GEARBOX MOUNTING BRACKETS ARE WELDED TO THE CROSSMEMBER. ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS), THE REAR BRAKE TUBES COULD CONTACT BOTH STEERING GEARBOX MOUNTING BRACKETS. ON VEHICLES THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH ABS, THE REAR BRAKE TUBES MAY CONTACT ONLY THE LEFT MOUNTING BRACKET. CONTACT BETWEEN THE REAR BRAKE TUBES AND THE STEERING BRACKETS COULD CAUSE WEAR AND CORROSION THAT COULD RESULT IN BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
FLUID LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPOSITION THE REAR BRAKE TUBES SO THEY DO NOT CONTACT THE MOUNTING BRACKETS, INSTALL BRAKE TUBE CLIPS TO CONTROL THE LOCATION OF THE REAR BRAKE TUBES, AND APPLY ANTI-CORROSION MATERIAL TO THE TUBES IN THE AREAS WHERE CONTACT WITH THE MOUNTING BRACKETS MAY HAVE OCCURRED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON OCTOBER 13, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.
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High Priority #09V125000 Plain English
Component

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM

Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor Company
What Happened
Your vehicle's front control arm is a metal piece that helps steer your car. In certain 2001-2003 Elantra and 2003 Tiburon models, road salt in areas like the Northeast can cause internal corrosion, weakening the control arm.
Risk if Unfixed
If the corrosion gets bad, the control arm could break, making it harder to control your vehicle. This could increase the risk of a crash, especially if it happens while you're driving on the road.
Free Fix
Your Hyundai dealer will inspect the control arm for damage and replace it with a new one if needed, or add drainage holes and rust-proofing if it's still good. The repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 160,904 MY 2001-2003 ELANTRA AND MY 2003 TIBURON VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. ROAD SALT USED DURING THE WINTER MONTHS IN THESE JURISDICTIONS MAY RESULT IN INTERNAL CORROSION AND THINNING OF THE STEEL IN THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS. THE CORROSION MAY PROGRESS TO THE POINT WHERE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM'S UPPER AND LOWER PANELS BECOME PERFORATED. A PERFORATED FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM MAY FRACTURE BETWEEN ITS BALL JOINT ATTACHMENT AND THE FORWARD AND REARWARD PIVOT ATTACHMENTS TO THE CHASSIS.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THE FRACTURING OF THE CONTROL ARM COULD AN OWNER'S CONTROL OVER THEIR VEHICLE THAT MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS FOR CORROSION DAMAGE. IF SPECIFIED LEVELS OF INTERNAL CORROSION DAMAGE ARE FOUND, THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEW FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS INCORPORATING ADDITIONAL HOLES IN THE UPPER AND LOWER PANELS. IF THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS DO NOT REQUIRE REPLACEMENT, THE DEALER WILL ADD DRAINAGE HOLES TO THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS AND WILL TREAT THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS WITH RUST-PROOFING MATERIALS TO ARREST THE INTERNAL CORROSION PROCESS. THESE PROCEDURES WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 17, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE HYUNDAI CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.
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High Priority #08V533000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

Manufacturer
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
What Happened
The wiring harness under your front seats is connected to the side airbags. In some 2001-2002 Elantras, this wiring can get damaged by items placed under the seats, causing the airbag system to malfunction.
Risk if Unfixed
If the wiring is damaged, the side airbags in front of you and the person sitting next to you might not deploy in a crash where they should. This could lead to serious injury if you're not protected by the airbag.
Free Fix
Your Hyundai dealer will add protective clips and revised wiring to the airbag system under your front seats, at no cost to you. This repair should be done as soon as possible to ensure your safety.
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Original — What Happened
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MY 2001-2002 ELANTRA VEHICLES. MOVEMENT OF THE SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG WIRING HARNESS MOUNTED UNDER EACH FRONT SEAT, POSSIBLY CAUSED BY CONTACT FROM MATERIALS PLACED UNDER THE SEAT, MAY RESULT IN AN ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE THAT WOULD CAUSE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATION.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS CONDITION ONLY RELATES TO THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT MOUNTED SIDE IMPACT AIR BAGS AND MAY PREVENT SEAT MOUNTED SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT DURING A CRASH WHERE SUCH DEPLOYMENT SHOULD OCCUR. NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE SRS AIR BAGS MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER UNDER CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR CLIPS AND REVISED SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG WIRING HARNESS ATTACHMENTS UNDER THE DRIVER'S AND FRONT PASSENGER'S SEATS. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING THE FOURTH QUARTER OF 2008, AND WILL BE SENT OUT IN SIX MAILINGS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.
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High Priority #08V532000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

Manufacturer
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
What Happened
There's a small electrical control module under the dashboard that helps your airbags deploy in a crash. If liquid gets into this area, it could damage the module and prevent your airbags from working when they're supposed to.
Risk if Unfixed
If the airbag control module gets contaminated, your front airbags might not inflate during a crash when they should. This could leave you more vulnerable to injury in a collision.
Free Fix
Your Hyundai dealer will install a protective cover over the airbag control module connector to keep it safe from spills. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MY 2001 ELANTRA VEHICLES. IF A LIQUID IS SPILLED IN THE AREA OF THE CUPHOLDER ON THE CENTER CONSOLE, IT MAY SEEP THROUGH THE CONSOLE OPENING FOR THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER AND THEN DRIP ONTO THE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR. THE SPILLED LIQUID MAY CONTAMINATE THE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE AND ITS ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR TO THE AIR BAG WIRING HARNESS AND CAUSE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) WARNING LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS CONDITION MAY AFFECT THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONTAL AIR BAGS AND MAY PREVENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT DURING A CRASH WHERE SUCH DEPLOYMENT SHOULD OCCUR. NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE SRS AIR BAGS MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER UNDER CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVER OVER THE VEHICLE'S AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR. THE RECALL OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 30, 2008, AND LETTERS WILL BE SENT OUT IN SIX MAILINGS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.
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High Priority #00V332000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Manufacturer
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
What Happened
Your vehicle's side airbag sensors are like the eyes that help your airbags deploy in a crash. Unfortunately, these sensors were made incorrectly, so your airbag warning light might be on, and your side airbags might not work when you need them most.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a crash and the side airbags don't deploy, you could be at a higher risk of injury, especially to your chest or head.
Free Fix
Your dealership will replace the faulty sensors with new ones, free of charge. This fix is crucial for your safety, so schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM SIDE AIR BAG SATELLITE SENSORS INSTALLED WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED, CAUSING THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE AND THE SIDE AIR BAGS TO NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE SIDE AIR BAGS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY DURING A CRASH WHERE SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT IS INTENDED.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TWO SATELLITE SENSORS.
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Browse by Component

AIR BAGS
3 recalls
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2 recalls
SUSPENSION
1 recall

Other HYUNDAI Elantra Years

2026
1 recall
2024
1 recall
2023
2 recalls
2022
5 recalls
2021
6 recalls
2020
3 recalls
2019
1 recall
2017
4 recalls
2016
2 recalls
2015
3 recalls
2014
2 recalls
2013
4 recalls
2012
4 recalls
2011
5 recalls
2010
3 recalls
2009
4 recalls
2008
7 recalls
2007
6 recalls
2006
1 recall
2005
4 recalls
2004
5 recalls
2003
5 recalls
2002
6 recalls
2000
1 recall

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