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2002 HYUNDAI Elantra

6 recalls Risk Grade: A- Most severe issue: Critical

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

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #04V369000 Plain English
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

Manufacturer
HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
What Happened
The fuel tank valve in your vehicle is a safety device that helps prevent fuel spills. It might not be closing properly and could allow fuel to leak out in a rollover situation.
Risk if Unfixed
If your fuel tank valve fails to close properly and your vehicle rolls over, fuel could spill onto the ground or other hot surfaces, which could catch fire.
Free Fix
Your Hyundai dealer will install an additional fuel tank valve to ensure your safety. This repair is free, so you should schedule it as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY" A VALVE ON THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY MAY NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. IF A VEHICLE ROLLS OVER AND THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE IS NOT PROPERLY CLOSED, FUEL SPILLAGE MAY OCCUR.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
FUEL SPILLAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI DE PUERTO RICO AT 1-800-981-0188.
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Critical #04V178000 Plain English
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Manufacturer
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
What Happened
The fuel tank valve in your vehicle is a safety device that closes to prevent fuel leaks. In some cases, this valve might not close properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're involved in a rollover accident, fuel could spill out and catch fire if there's an ignition source nearby, putting you and others at risk.
Free Fix
Your Hyundai dealer will install an additional valve to ensure the fuel tank closes securely and prevent any potential leaks. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES CONTAIN A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE THAT MAY NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. IF A VEHICLE WITH A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE THAT IS NOT PROPERLY CLOSED WERE TO ROLL OVER, FUEL SPILLAGE MAY OCCUR.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
FUEL SPILLAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.
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Critical #03V496000 Plain English
Component

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

Manufacturer
HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
What Happened
The brake hoses in your rear brakes are the tubes that carry brake fluid from the master cylinder to the wheels. In some models, these hoses can rub against the steering gearbox mounting brackets.
Risk if Unfixed
If the brake hoses wear down from this contact, they can start to leak, reducing your brakes' effectiveness. This could make it harder to stop your vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Hyundai dealer will reposition your brake hoses, add protective clips to keep them from rubbing, and apply a special coating to prevent corrosion. This repair is completely free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get 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 like the lifelines that carry brake fluid from the front to the back of the car. In certain models, they could be rubbing against metal brackets near the front suspension, causing wear and corrosion.
Risk if Unfixed
If the brake fluid leaks because of this rubbing, your brakes won't work as well as they should. This could make it harder to stop your car in an emergency, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Hyundai dealer will reposition the brake tubes to avoid the metal brackets, add clips to keep the tubes in place, and apply a protective coating to prevent corrosion. This service is completely free, and you'll get a notification letter with instructions on how to schedule the repair.
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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
The front control arm in your vehicle is like a sturdy metal arm that helps steer the front wheels. It's been affected by road salt in certain areas, which can cause it to weaken and rust.
Risk if Unfixed
If the control arm fails, it could break, making it harder to steer your vehicle. This could increase the risk of a crash, especially in areas with heavy traffic or on slippery roads.
Free Fix
Your Hyundai dealer will inspect the control arm for damage and either replace it with a new one or treat it with rust-proofing materials to prevent further damage – all free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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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 for the side airbag under your driver's and passenger's seats might be damaged by items placed under the seats, like a phone or a bag.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, your side airbag might not deploy in a crash, increasing the risk of injury to you and the passenger.
Free Fix
Your Hyundai dealer will attach new clips and fix the wiring harness under your seats to ensure the airbag works properly – free of charge.
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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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Browse by Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2 recalls
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2 recalls
SUSPENSION
1 recall
AIR BAGS
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
2001
6 recalls
2000
1 recall

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