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2011 HYUNDAI Elantra

5 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 #23V651000 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 System (ABS) module in your vehicle is a critical computer that helps control your brakes. In some 2010-2015 Hyundai models, this module can leak brake fluid and cause an electrical short, which can lead to a fire.
Risk if Unfixed
If the ABS module fails, it can cause an engine compartment fire while you're parked or driving. This increases the risk of serious injury from burns or other fire-related hazards.
Free Fix
Your Hyundai dealer will replace the ABS fuse for free, which should be done as soon as possible to ensure your safety. You should also park your vehicle outside and away from flammable materials until the repair is complete.
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Original — What Happened
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.
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High Priority #15V629000 Plain English
Component

SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS

Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
What Happened
The front coil springs in your Elantra or Sonata are the metal parts that support your vehicle's weight and help keep it stable. In certain models from 2010 and 2011, these springs can weaken and break due to corrosion from road salt.
Risk if Unfixed
If one of the front coil springs breaks, it could poke through your tire and cause a flat, which might lead to a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Hyundai dealer will replace the faulty coil springs with new ones, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice, and you can call Hyundai at 1-855-671-3059 for more information.
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Original — What Happened
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011 Elantra vehicles manufactured November 12, 2010, to March 31, 2011, and Sonata vehicles manufactured December 11, 2009, to February 28, 2010, originally sold in, or currently registered in, 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 may corrode the front coil springs, possibly resulting in the coil springs fracturing.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If a front coil spring fractures, it may contact the tire, possibly puncturing it, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front coil springs, free of charge. Interim notifications were mailed on November 17, 2015. The recall began on January 6, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 133. Note: Vehicles that were previously registered in salt belt states but are currently registered elsewhere are eligible to be inspected and repaired.
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High Priority #13V115000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor Company
What Happened
The headliner support bracket in your Elantra is a small part that holds the roof lining in place. In some 2011-2013 models, this bracket can come loose and hit you during a side airbag deployment.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you could get a serious cut or laceration injury from the loose bracket. This is a potential risk in a side collision.
Free Fix
Your Hyundai dealer will apply a special adhesive strip to the headliner to keep the bracket in place, and this repair is completely free for you. You should schedule the fix as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Hyundai Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Elantra vehicles manufactured from November 12, 2010, through March 5, 2013. A support bracket attached to the headliner 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 safety recall began during April 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall campaign number is 109.
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Moderate #20V393000 Plain English
Component

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
What Happened
The 12V accessory socket outlet in your vehicle is for charging small devices like phones or tire inflators. In some 2011-2012 Elantra, Sonata Hybrid, Accent, and Veloster models, this outlet was installed incorrectly and could overheat.
Risk if Unfixed
If the outlet overheats, it could catch fire, which could put you and others at risk of serious injury.
Free Fix
Your Hyundai dealer will replace the faulty outlet with a safer, direct connection to your battery, and it's completely free. You'll receive a notice when the repair is ready, and you should schedule it as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Hyundai Elantra and Sonata Hybrid, 2012 Accent and Veloster vehicles. The 12V accessory socket outlet may have been over-tightened during installation, possibly disabling the thermal fuse and allowing the outlet to overheat with prolonged use, such as by using the Tire Mobility Kit air compressor to inflate a tire.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An overheated accessory outlet increases the risk of fire.
Original — Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Tire Mobility Kit accessory outlet plug with a direct-to-battery connection wire harness kit, free of charge. The recall began September 28, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 193.
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Under Review #15V871000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
What Happened
The ESC system in your Elantra helps prevent skidding and loss of control. It uses sensors to detect if your car is losing traction, but in some 2011-2012 models, these sensors can malfunction.
Risk if Unfixed
If the ESC system thinks your car is skidding, it could suddenly apply the brakes on one or more wheels, and reduce engine power. This could make your vehicle harder to control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Hyundai dealer will check the ESC sensors, update the system's software, and make sure everything is working properly – all at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair once you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Elantra vehicles manufactured October 29, 2010, to October 25, 2011. Due to an electronic stability control (ESC) sensor malfunction, the brakes for one or more wheels may be applied unexpectedly and the engine power may be reduced. These symptoms will be accompanied by illumination of the ESC indicator lamp in the instrument cluster.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the one or more of the brakes are inappropriately applied, control of the vehicle may be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will verify the proper operation of the ESC sensors, and update the ESC system's calibration, free of charge. The recall began June 6, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 137.
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 recall
SUSPENSION
1 recall
AIR BAGS
1 recall
EQUIPMENT
1 recall
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
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
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
2001
6 recalls
2000
1 recall

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