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2011 Hyundai Elantra recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2011 Hyundai Elantra, spanning 6 component groups. A model match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included.

Official source: NHTSA recall campaign file · Snapshot September 21, 2026

URGENT CAMPAIGN FLAG

NHTSA records include a Park Outside advisory for at least one campaign associated with 2011 Hyundai Elantra. Open the campaign and verify the VIN before operating or parking the vehicle.

Distinct campaigns5not VIN-specific
Component groups6distinct top-level categories
Latest recordSeptember 22, 2023report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2011 Hyundai Elantra recall campaigns

The 2011 Hyundai Elantra report contains 5 distinct NHTSA campaigns; the most recently received record is campaign 23V651000 dated September 22, 2023.
PARK OUTSIDE
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Report received
September 22, 2023
Potential units
1,649,478campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

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.

Owner notification: April 10, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 20V393000

Component
EQUIPMENT
Report received
July 2, 2020
Potential units
272,126campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: An overheated accessory outlet increases the risk of fire.

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.

Owner notification: September 28, 2020 · Filing manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 15V871000

Component
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Report received
December 23, 2015
Potential units
155,000campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: If the one or more of the brakes are inappropriately applied, control of the vehicle may be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

Owner notification: May 9, 2016 · Filing manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 15V629000

Component
SUSPENSION
Report received
October 7, 2015
Potential units
28,157campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: If a front coil spring fractures, it may contact the tire, possibly puncturing it, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

Owner notification: January 6, 2016 · Filing manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 13V115000

Component
AIR BAGS, STRUCTURE
Report received
April 1, 2013
Potential units
186,250campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: If the headliner support bracket makes contact with an occupant during a crash, it may cause a laceration injury.

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.

Owner notification: April 23, 2013 · Filing manufacturer: Hyundai Motor Company

02 / COMPONENT BREADTH

What defects are listed for the 2011 Hyundai Elantra?

The most frequent component groups in 2011 Hyundai Elantra campaign records are Air Bags (1), Structure (1), Suspension (1), Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (1), Equipment (1); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Air Bags1
Structure1
Suspension1
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)1
Equipment1