NHTSA Safety Recalls
Hyundai Elantra Touring Recalls by Year
Every model year from 2009 to 2012, ranked by how many recalls it carries.
Across 4 model years (2009–2012) the Hyundai Elantra Touring has 11 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2010 with 4; the cleanest is 2012 with 1.
- Model years
- 4
- Total recalls
- 11
- Worst year
- 2010
- Cleanest year
- 2012
2009–2012
4 recalls
1 recalls
Recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring | 1 | |
| 2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring | 3 | |
| 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring | 4 | |
| 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring | 3 |
What gets recalled most on the Hyundai Elantra Touring
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH3
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE3
- STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS3
- STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM2
Reading these numbers
A high recall count is not the same as an unreliable car. Recalls are safety defects the manufacturer reports and repairs free; a maker that files many of them is often being more diligent, not less. Older model years also accumulate recalls simply by existing longer.
What matters for a specific car is whether its own VIN is covered by an open campaign. Check it on NHTSA's lookup or call 1-888-327-4236.