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.

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Structure

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