Model year record

1994 Hyundai Elantra

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 110 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 95V101000

Air bags: frontal

Component
Air bags: frontal
Manufacturer
HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Vehicles affected
14,651
Reported to NHTSA
1995-05-24
Owners notified
1995-06-19

Defect description

THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG WAS IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED AND COULD CAUSE THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE FROM INCREASED ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE.

Safety risk

AN INCREASE IN THE ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE MIGHT PREVENT THE AIR BAG FROM ACTIVATING DURING A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR TO DETERMINE IF IT CONTAINS A TERMINAL HOLDER. IF IT DOES NOT, ONE WILL BE INSTALLED.

Recall campaignNHTSA 94V090000

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

Component
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
Manufacturer
HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Vehicles affected
600
Reported to NHTSA
1994-05-11
Owners notified
1994-04-25

Defect description

IN SOME VEHICLES, THE MANUFACTURER'S PROTECTIVE INTERNAL COATING OF THE ELECTRONIC CRANK ANGLE SENSOR DOES NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS, WHICH CAN CAUSE AN OPEN CIRCUIT AT HIGH OPERATING TEMPERATURES. THIS CAN CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO STALL.

Safety risk

ENGINE STALLING HAS THE POTENTIAL TO RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH IF IT OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CRANK ANGLE SENSOR TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE SENSOR IS INVOLVED IN THE RECALL, AND REPLACE ANY SENSOR FOUND WITH THE DEFECTIVE INTERNAL COATING.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Air bags: frontal25
Structure: body: door7
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator6
Air bags5
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline5
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery4
Power train: manual transmission4
Engine and engine cooling: engine3
Exterior lighting: headlights3
Power train: automatic transmission3
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module2
Electrical system: ignition: module2
Electrical system: wiring2
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner2
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch2
Power train: axle assembly2
Seat belts: front: anchorage2
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor2
Vehicle speed control2
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer2
Air bags: side/window1
Electrical system1
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables1
Electrical system: ignition1
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1
Exterior lighting: brake lights1
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift1
Seats: front assembly: recliner1
Steering1
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm1
Suspension: front1
Tires: tread/belt1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1
Wheels1

The 1993 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. The 1995 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Open investigations

An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.

SQ96017REAR SUSPENSION FAILURE

Structure

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.