Hyundai Elantra Touring Recalls

The Hyundai Elantra Touring has 8 recalls covering the full 2009–2012 production run, with the most serious being a driver's airbag inflator defect on 2009 and 2011 models where the inflator can rupture in a crash, sending metal fragments into the cabin while also leaving the airbag underinflated.

Recalls 2, 3, and 4 all describe the same airbag inflator rupture issue, so that defect is treated as a single problem across the 2009 and 2011 model years. A separate airbag concern on 2009 models involves the airbag control unit triggering the front airbags and seatbelt pretensioners without any collision, which can injure occupants and cause a crash even at low speeds or while stopped.

The 2009–2011 model years have an anti-lock brake module that can absorb moisture and develop an internal electrical short, which can start an engine compartment fire even when the vehicle is parked and switched off.

On 2010–2012 models, a headliner support bracket can break free when the side curtain airbag deploys in a side impact and strike an occupant, potentially causing lacerations.

The 2009–2010 model years have an electric power steering control unit that can detect a signal discrepancy and shut off power assist, requiring significantly more steering effort, particularly at low speeds where the effect is most pronounced.