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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 13V115📅 Apr 1, 2013

2011–2013 Hyundai Elantra recall: body & structure

⚠️ What's 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.

💥 The risk

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
13V115000
Manufacturer recall #
109
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor Company
Vehicles affected
186,250
Component
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW; STRUCTURE
Owner phone
1-800-633-5151
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Apr 23, 2013
Built
Nov 12, 2010 – Mar 5, 2013
Recall started by
ODI
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 13V115 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 13V115?

2011–2013 Hyundai Elantra. 186,250 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Hyundai dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-633-5151.