Model year record

1995 Hyundai Elantra

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 179 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.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Air bags: frontal23
Power train: automatic transmission13
Air bags12
Engine and engine cooling: engine11
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline7
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator5
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components5
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor5
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor4
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system4
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery3
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers3
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner3
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly3
Seat belts3
Seat belts: front: anchorage3
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip3
Steering: hydraulic power assist system3
Structure: body: door3
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module2
Electrical system2
Electrical system: ignition2
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood2
Power train: clutch assembly2
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)2103,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission2
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads2
Structure: frame and members2
Suspension: front2
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar2
Suspension: rear: shock absorber2
Tires2
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core2
Air bags: side/window1
Electrical system: horn1
Electrical system: ignition: module1
Electrical system: starter assembly1
Electrical system: starter assembly: relay1
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)1
Exterior lighting: turn signal1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap1
Interior lighting1
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1
Seats1
Seats: front assembly: recliner1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1
Steering1
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1
Steering: rack and pinion1
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments1
Structure: body: hood1
Suspension: front: macpherson strut1
Suspension: front: shock absorber1
Suspension: front: wheel bearing1
Suspension: multiple axle1
Suspension: rear1
Unknown or other1
Vehicle speed control1
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1
Visibility: power window devices and controls1
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly1
Visibility: windshield1
Wheels: rim1

The 1994 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 1996 model has about 1.5 times 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.