The 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring has 4 recalls, the most serious being a driver airbag inflator that can rupture during deployment, sending metal fragments into the cabin and potentially leaving the airbag unable to protect the occupant.
A second airbag concern involves the airbag control unit, which can trigger the front airbags and seatbelt pretensioners to fire without any crash occurring, even while the vehicle is stopped or traveling at low speed. The sudden, unexpected deployment creates an immediate injury risk and can cause the driver to lose control. On the brake system side, moisture can seep into the anti-lock brake module and cause an electrical short. Because this short can happen even when the car is switched off, it carries a risk of an engine compartment fire whether the vehicle is parked or in use. The electric power steering system can also fail if the steering control unit detects a conflict in its input signals and shuts off power assist, requiring substantially more physical effort to turn the wheel, particularly at parking lot or low-speed driving conditions where steering loads are highest.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver-front airbag inflator may rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash, preventing it from fully inflating and potentially sending metal fragments toward occupants.
What the fix does
Hyundai will mail you instructions to visit a dealer, who will replace the driver-front airbag inflator.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
Moisture can enter the Anti-lock Brake (ABS) Module and cause an electrical short.
What the fix does
A relay will be installed in the main junction box to prevent ABS short-circuit when the vehicle is off.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A problem in the airbag control unit may cause front airbags and seat belt pretensioners to deploy unexpectedly when the vehicle is stopped or moving slowly, even without a crash.
What the fix does
Hyundai will mail you instructions to bring your vehicle to a dealer for an airbag control unit software update.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The electronic power steering control unit may detect conflicting steering input signals and shut off power assist to the steering.
What the fix does
Hyundai will check the power steering system and reprogram the control unit at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
