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2011 Hyundai Elantra Recalls

2011 Hyundai Elantra Recalls
Updated May 30, 2026·Ryan Davis2 Critical Recalls

Recall Summary

The 2011 Hyundai Elantra has 6 recalls recorded by NHTSA.

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Total Recalls

6
3 High Risks

Source: NHTSA Campaign Data

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Recall Summary

What the recall count means for the 2011 Hyundai Elantra

The 2011 Hyundai Elantra has 6 recall campaigns on record. Yes, buyers should pay close attention. The 2011 Hyundai Elantra has 3 serious recalls touching safety-critical systems, so a VIN-specific remedy check should happen before you buy.

Which systems are affected?

The main systems named in recall filings for the 2011 Hyundai Elantra include STRUCTURE, AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW, SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE.

What should buyers check before purchase?

Run a VIN recall lookup, confirm dealer remedy completion, and compare the recall themes against the maintenance and complaints reports before committing.

What is the most serious recall on the 2011 Hyundai Elantra?

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.

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Data and Methodology

MethodologyHow we score →

Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.

FAQ

How many recalls does the 2011 Hyundai Elantra have?

There are 6 recall campaigns for the 2011 Hyundai Elantra.

Recall rows are tied to NHTSA campaign-level source references.

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Are there safety critical recalls for the 2011 Hyundai Elantra?

There are 3 which have high risk. Prioritize campaigns affecting brakes, steering, airbags, fuel systems, or fire risk, then confirm remedy availability with VIN lookup.

Recall response workflow is provided next to the data table.

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Recall campaigns
6
Primary source
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Workflow
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In this guide

  1. 01Overview
  2. 02Action Plan
  3. 03Should Buyers Worry?
  4. 04NHTSA Recalls
  5. 05Data and Methodology

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Recalls for 2011 Hyundai Elantra Buyer's Guide

6 total campaigns, 3 marked high risk

low
ID: 13V115000

Structure

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.

High Riskcritical
ID: 13V115000

Air Bags

Side/Window

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.

low
ID: 15V629000

Suspension

FrontSpringsCoil Springs

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.

High Risklow
ID: 15V871000

Electronic Stability Control (Esc)

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.

moderate
ID: 20V393000

Equipment

Electrical

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.

High Riskcritical
ID: 23V651000

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited SlipControl Unit/Module

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.