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2011 Hyundai Elantra recalls

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2011 Hyundai Elantra, filed between April 1, 2013 and September 22, 2023. Each one is below with what is wrong and the free fix.

Stop-driving notice. 1 campaign below carries a "do not drive" or "park outside" advice from the maker. Read those first and call a dealer.

Check my VIN for open recalls

Campaign	Filed	Part
23V651000	September 22, 2023	Service brakes, hydraulic: control unit/module
20V393000	July 2, 2020	Equipment: electrical
15V871000	December 23, 2015	Electronic stability control (esc)
15V629000	October 7, 2015	Suspension: coil springs
13V115000	April 1, 2013	Air bags: side/window

Service brakes, hydraulic: control unit/module (23V651000)

Filed September 22, 2023 · Park outside

What is wrong. 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.

What could happen. An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

The fix. 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.

Equipment: electrical (20V393000)

Filed July 2, 2020

What is wrong. 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.

What could happen. An overheated accessory outlet increases the risk of fire.

The fix. 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.

Electronic stability control (esc) (15V871000)

Filed December 23, 2015

What is wrong. 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.

What could happen. If the one or more of the brakes are inappropriately applied, control of the vehicle may be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix. 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.

Suspension: coil springs (15V629000)

Filed October 7, 2015

What is wrong. 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.

What could happen. If a front coil spring fractures, it may contact the tire, possibly puncturing it, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix. 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.

Air bags: side/window (13V115000)

Filed April 1, 2013

What is wrong. 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.

What could happen. If the headliner support bracket makes contact with an occupant during a crash, it may cause a laceration injury.

The fix. 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.

Check that your car is on the list

Most campaigns cover only cars built in a certain date range or at a certain plant, so a 2011 Hyundai Elantra may or may not be included. The VIN is the only sure test. It is 17 characters, on the dashboard by the windshield and on the driver door jamb sticker. Look up your VIN.

How to confirm the repair is free

Call any authorized Hyundai dealer service desk and give them the VIN and the campaign number from the list above.
Ask them to confirm the campaign is open for your car. If it is, the parts and labor are covered.
If the dealer says the part is not in stock, ask for a written note with the date, and ask about a loaner if the notice says not to drive the car.
Keep the repair order. It shows the campaign number and proves the work was done.

If you already paid for a repair that a recall later covered, Hyundai may owe you a refund. Ask the dealer or Hyundai customer service about reimbursement, and keep your receipts.

Other model years of the Elantra

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2011 Hyundai Elantra recall questions

How many recalls does the 2011 Hyundai Elantra have?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2011 Hyundai Elantra. A campaign can cover only some cars of that model year, so check your VIN to see whether yours is included.

Is a recall repair on a 2011 Hyundai Elantra free?

Yes. A safety recall repair is free at an authorized Hyundai dealer, whatever the age or mileage of the car and no matter who owns it now.

How do I know if my 2011 Hyundai Elantra was already fixed?

Enter the VIN on our recall page. If a campaign is still open, it shows as open. You can also ask a dealer to run the VIN, or look at the service history paperwork for the campaign number.

Source: NHTSA recalls API, checked 2026-10-28. Text is NHTSA's wording of each campaign. New campaigns are added over time. Not a repair shop, estimates only.