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2007 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 #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 computer that helps your Elantra or Touring stop smoothly. Moisture can get inside this module and cause a problem.
Risk if Unfixed
If the ABS Module gets an electrical short, it could start a fire in the engine compartment, even when the car is turned off. This could lead to a serious injury.
Free Fix
Your Hyundai dealer will install a protective relay in the main junction box to prevent the electrical short, and the repair is free. You'll get a notice from Hyundai, and you should schedule the fix as soon as possible.
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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 brake light switch is a crucial part that makes your brake lights shine when you step on the brake pedal. In your Hyundai, this switch might not work properly, causing the lights to flicker or not turn on at all.
Risk if Unfixed
If the brake light switch fails, your brake lights might not turn on when you brake, making it harder for other drivers to see you. This could lead to a crash. Additionally, if the switch fails, you might accidentally shift your car out of park without pressing the brake, which could cause the car to roll away.
Free Fix
Your Hyundai dealer will replace the faulty brake light switch with a new one, free of charge. 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 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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Critical #09V122000 Plain English
Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

Manufacturer
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
What Happened
Your vehicle has a brake light switch that controls when your brake lights turn on and off. In some 2005-2008 Hyundai models, this switch can malfunction and stop working properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the brake light switch fails, your brake lights might not turn on when you press the brake pedal, or they might stay on when you're not pressing the pedal. This could lead to a crash, especially if other drivers don't realize you're stopping.
Free Fix
Your Hyundai dealer will replace the faulty brake light 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 IS RECALLING 532,633 MY 2006-2007 ACCENT, ENTOURAGE, SONATA, MY 2007 AZERA, ELANTRA AND SANTA FE, MY 2005-2007 TUCSON AND MY 2007-2008 VERACRUZ VEHICLES. THE STOP LAMP SWITCH IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY MALFUNCTION. A MALFUNCTIONING STOP LAMP SWITCH MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED OR MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO REMAIN ILLUMINATED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS RELEASED. A STOP LAMP SWITCH MALFUNCTION MAY ALSO AFFECT THE OPERATION OF THE BRAKE-TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK FEATURE SO THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO BE SHIFTED OUT OF THE PARK POSITION. IT MAY ALSO CAUSE THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) MALFUNCTION LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE, AND IT MAY NOT DEACTIVATE THE CRUISE CONTROL WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
ANY OF THESE MALFUNCTIONS, ALONE OR IN COMBINATION, MAY LEAD TO A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 29, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE HYUNDAI CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.
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High Priority #11V179000 Plain English
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AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

Manufacturer
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
What Happened
The airbag control module in your Hyundai Elantra is like a computer that helps your front airbag deploy correctly. It gets its information from a sensor in your driver's seat, which tells it how far forward or back your seat is.
Risk if Unfixed
If this sensor gives the computer an unstable signal, the front airbag could deploy with too much pressure when you need it to deploy with less. This could lead to a more severe injury in a crash.
Free Fix
Your Hyundai dealer will update the airbag control module's software free of charge. You'll get a notice in April 2011, and you should schedule the repair right away to ensure your safety on the road.
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Original — What Happened
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 ELANTRA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 14, 2006, THROUGH AUGUST 29, 2007. THE DRIVER'S SEAT TRACK POSITION SENSOR DETERMINES THE SEAT'S FORE AND AFT POSITION AND ALLOWS THE DRIVER'S FRONTAL AIR BAG TO DEPLOY AT THE PRESSURE APPROPRIATE FOR THAT SEATING POSITION, WITH A LOWER PRESSURE DEPLOYMENT IN THE MOST FORWARD SEATING POSITIONS. THE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE MAY RECEIVE AN UNSTABLE ELECTRICAL SIGNAL FROM THE SEAT TRACK POSITION SENSOR SUCH THAT, IN A CRASH THAT REQUIRES DRIVER FRONTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT, THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG MAY DEPLOY AT THE HIGHER PRESSURE THAN INTENDED IF THE SEAT WAS POSITION IN ONE OF THE FORWARD POSITIONS IN WHICH A LOWER PRESSURE DEPLOYMENT IS INTENDED.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A HIGHER PRESSURE DEPLOYMENT THAN INTENDED INCREASES THE RISK OF INJURY RESULTING FROM AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTING TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI'S CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.
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High Priority #11V143000 Plain English
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AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

Manufacturer
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
What Happened
The weight sensor in your Elantra's front passenger seat helps decide whether the airbag deploys in a crash. It's connected to a delicate electrical connector under the center console.
Risk if Unfixed
If the connector gets contaminated, the airbag could deploy unexpectedly in a crash, which could lead to injury from the airbag itself.
Free Fix
Your Hyundai dealer will cover the electrical connector with a protective cover to prevent contamination, for free. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 ELANTRA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 14, 2006, THROUGH NOVEMBER 1, 2008. THE FRONT PASSENGER SEATS IN THE VEHICLES CONTAIN A WEIGHT SENSOR DESIGNED TO DEACTIVATE THE RIGHT FRONTAL AIRBAG WHEN OCCUPANTS OF CERTAIN WEIGHTS OCCUPY THE SEAT. THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR FOR THE WEIGHT SENSOR IS LOCATED UNDER THE CENTER CONSOLE, BETWEEN THE FRONT SEATS. UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES THE CONNECTOR COULD BECOME CONTAMINATED AND MALFUNCTION SUCH THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG WILL DEPLOY REGARDLESS OF THE WEIGHT OF THE OCCUPANT.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG COULD DEPLOY IN CRASHES IN WHICH IT SHOULD NOT DEPLOY, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT FROM THE DEPLOYED AIR BAG.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVER OVER THE WEIGHT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM CONNECTOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTING TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI'S CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.
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Moderate #09V280000 Plain English
Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Manufacturer
HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
What Happened
The stop lamp switch in your vehicle controls your brake lights, cruise control, and transmission shift interlock. In some 2005-2007 Hyundai models, this switch can fail to work correctly, causing your brake lights to not turn on or stay on.
Risk if Unfixed
If the stop lamp switch fails, your brake lights may not work when you press the brake pedal, which could lead to a crash. You could also lose control of your transmission or cruise control, making it harder to drive safely.
Free Fix
Your Hyundai dealer will replace the faulty stop lamp switch with a new one, at no cost to you. This repair should be done as soon as possible to ensure your safety on the road.
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Original — What Happened
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 3,011 MODEL YEAR 2005-2007 ELANTRA, TUCSON, SONATA, AZERA AND ACCENT VEHICLES. A MALFUNCTIONING STOP LAMP SWITCH MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO FAIL TO ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED OR MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO REMAIN ILLUMINATED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS RELEASED. A DEFECTIVE STOP LAMP SWITCH MAY ALSO AFFECT THE OPERATION OF THE BRAKE-TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK FEATURE SO THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO BE SHIFT OUT OF THE "PARK" POSITION. IT MAY ALSO CAUSE THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) MALFUNCTION LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE, AND IT MAY NOT DEACTIVATE THE CRUISE CONTROL WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
ANY OF THESE MALFUNCTIONS COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI OF PUERTO RICO CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-787-999-4310.
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Browse by Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING
3 recalls
AIR BAGS
2 recalls
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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
2006
1 recall
2005
4 recalls
2004
5 recalls
2003
5 recalls
2002
6 recalls
2001
6 recalls
2000
1 recall

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