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Hyundai Elantra
Model Overview
The Hyundai Elantra has grown up to become a well-known name in Canada, and for good reason. This is a well-done car that appeals to Hyundai's core value-conscious audience. It's not as roomy as some competitors, but the Elantra's look is handsome, and it offers a refined, economical drive. A Sport variant brings turbo power and sharp handling to challenge the class's top sport compacts.
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Owner Scores
Comfort
9
Performance
8
Fuel Economy
9
Interior Design
8
Exterior Styling
8
Reliability
9
Owner Reviews
AB_Alan
Great Value and comfort
March 10, 2019
Limited with Navi
Overall Score
Original owner, 124000km. For me this is a great city car, maneuverable, quick off the line up 50km (not even close to tire shredding but quick enough to beat the sleepy driver beside you). Easy on gas and a dream to park. It doesn't like the highway due to small engine and shortish wheelbase. 100Km/h is its happy place. Good traction in slippery conditions. Interior is comfortable and has held up well for 7 years. Maintenance has been very good. $.06 / km (all in).
I would buy one again and I have recommended it to many others. Follow the maintenance schedule and you will have a very reliable car.
Comfort
10
Performance
8
Fuel Economy
8
Interior Design
10
Exterior Styling
10
Reliability
10
Recall Information
* Data provided by Transport Canada
Recall number
Recall date
System affected
Model year(s) affected
Recall number
2022-259
Recall date
2022-05-19
System affected
Seats And Restraints
Model year(s) affected
2021 2022
Manufacturer Recall Number:
R0218
Units Affected:
42,851
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, there may be a problem with the driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners. As a result, the seat belt pretensioners could explode in a crash. If this happens, small pieces of metal could hit people in the vehicle.
Note: This recall affects Elantra and Elantra Hybrid models, and replaces recalls R0209 (Transport Canada No. 2022-098) and R0200 (Transport Canada No. 2021-627). Vehicles that were repaired under those recalls also require this repair.
Safety Risk:
A seat belt pretensioner that explodes could create a risk of injury.
Corrective Actions:
Hyundai will notify owners by mail and instruct you to bring your vehicle to a dealership to install a protective cap over the driver and front passenger's seat belt pretensioners.
Recall number
2022-244
Recall date
2022-05-08
System affected
Engine
Model year(s) affected
2014 2015 2016
Manufacturer Recall Number:
R0180
Units Affected:
178,064
Notification Type:
Safety TC
Issue:
Hyundai Auto Canada is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign that provides an update to the engine control module to detect potential problems before an engine fails. An engine failure would cause a sudden loss of power with an inability to restart.
Note: This only affects certain vehicles equipped with a 2.0 L Nu GDI engine. For the Sonata model, only the Sonata Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) models are affected by this campaign. This is an expansion of R0180 (Transport Canada #2021-575). Any vehicle that received a software update under campaign R0180 does not require this update.
Safety Risk:
A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of an accident. An engine failure could also create the risk of a fire.
Corrective Actions:
Hyundai will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the software for the engine control module.
Note: Hyundai recommends that you should always follow the correct vehicle maintenance schedule, which is printed in the Owner's Manual. If you experience unusual engine noise, reduced power, or a check engine/oil warning light, Hyundai advises you to immediately visit a Hyundai dealership to have your vehicle diagnosed.
Recall number
2022-098
Recall date
2022-03-04
System affected
Seats And Restraints
Model year(s) affected
2022
Manufacturer Recall Number:
R0209
Units Affected:
279
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, there may be a problem with the front passenger seat belt pretensioner. As a result, the front passenger seat belt pretensioner could explode in a crash. If this happens, small pieces of metal could hit people in the vehicle.
Note: This recall affects Elantra and Elantra Hybrid models.
Safety Risk:
A seat belt pretensioner that explodes could create a risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Hyundai will notify owners by mail and instruct you to bring your vehicle to a dealer to replace the front passenger's seat belt and pretensioner assembly.
Recall number
2021-252
Recall date
2021-04-28
System affected
Engine
Model year(s) affected
2019 2020
Manufacturer Recall Number:
R0189
Units Affected:
60,968
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the engine's piston oil rings may be defective. This can cause engine wear that can lead to increased oil consumption. Eventually, this can create abnormal engine noise and the oil pressure warning light may turn on. If you continue to drive the vehicle with these symptoms, the engine could fail.
Note: This only affects vehicles equipped with a 2.0 L Nu MPI engine.
Safety Risk:
A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash. An engine failure could also create the risk of a fire.
Corrective Actions:
Hyundai will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the engine. The engine will be replaced, if necessary. The dealer will also install a Piston-ring Noise Sensing System (PNSS) software update, to alert the driver of potential damage before an engine failure occurs.
Recall number
2021-034
Recall date
2021-01-28
System affected
Engine
Model year(s) affected
2014 2015 2016
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
96,198
Notification Type:
Safety TC
Issue:
Hyundai Auto Canada is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign that provides an update to the engine control module to detect potential problems before an engine fails. An engine failure would cause a sudden loss of power with an inability to restart.
Note: This only affects vehicles equipped with a 2.0 L Nu engine. For the Sonata model, only the Sonata Hybrid is affected by this recall.
Safety Risk:
A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of an accident. An engine failure could also create the risk of a fire.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to update the software for the engine control module.
Note: Hyundai recommends that you should always follow the correct vehicle maintenance schedule, which is printed in the Owner's Manual. If you experience unusual engine noise, reduced power, or a check engine/oil warning light, Hyundai advises you to immediately visit a Hyundai dealership to have your vehicle diagnosed.
Recall number
2020-159
Recall date
2020-04-14
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2009
Manufacturer Recall Number:
R0169
Units Affected:
292
Notification Type:
Safety TC
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the driver-front airbag inflator could rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash. If this happens, the airbag may not fully inflate and fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants.
Safety Risk:
An airbag inflator that ruptures can create a risk of injury or death.
Corrective Actions:
Hyundai will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the driver-front airbag inflator.
Recall number
2020-045
Recall date
2020-02-07
System affected
Brakes
Model year(s) affected
2007 2008 2009 2010
Manufacturer Recall Number:
R0164
Units Affected:
39,178
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles equipped with an anti-lock brake system (ABS), moisture can enter the ABS control module and cause a short circuit.
Safety Risk:
A short circuit could create a fire risk. This can happen even if the vehicle is parked.
Corrective Actions:
Hyundai will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to install a relay to power off the ABS control module when the vehicle is turned off.
Recall number
2019-498
Recall date
2019-10-07
System affected
Wheels
Model year(s) affected
2020
Manufacturer Recall Number:
R0160 (91C061)
Units Affected:
89
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain cars, the wheel lug nuts were not properly tightened during assembly. This could cause the nuts to loosen or fall off, and could result in a wheel separating from the car. Note: For the Ioniq model, this recall only involves the Ioniq PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) version.
Safety Risk:
A wheel separation could increase the risk of a crash. A wheel that detaches from a vehicle could create a hazard for other drivers and nearby people.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their car to a dealer to ensure the front and rear wheel nuts are properly tightened.
Recall number
2019-420
Recall date
2019-08-21
System affected
Other
Model year(s) affected
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
5,327
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Issue:
This recall is for aftermarket replacement rear window glass produced by Vitro Automotriz. Certain rear window glass may not have been properly tempered. If the window breaks, the glass may separate into large pieces instead of very small ones.
Note: This is a voluntary recall that is not being conducted under the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
Safety Risk:
Glass that breaks in to large pieces could create a risk of injury.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify consumers by mail and instruct them to inspect the designation code marked on the rear window glass. Products affected by this recall have the designation “DOT 287” along with the lettering “VMR” (Replacement Market) and a date code that is before July 2019. This information is printed on the bottom corner of the glass. Consumers should contact Vitro's customer service at 1-412-995-6457 or argbacklites@vitro.com to arrange for replacement of the glass.
Recall number
2018-730
Recall date
2018-12-21
System affected
Structure
Model year(s) affected
2018
Manufacturer Recall Number:
R0150 (81C095)
Units Affected:
19
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain Elantra GT models, the sunroof motor may have been programmed incorrectly and may be unable to detect an obstruction while closing the sunroof. This may cause the sunroof not to retract when a person or an object is in its path, which could increase the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will inspect the sunroof motor and replace it if necessary.
Recall number
2018-173
Recall date
2018-04-11
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2009
Manufacturer Recall Number:
R0142 (80C027)
Units Affected:
2,022
Notification Type:
Service Campaign Mfr
Hyundai Auto Canada is conducting a parts recovery campaign targeting 2009 Elantra vehicles built between January 20 and March 16, 2009. Owners of subject vehicles will be notified by mail and the driver frontal airbag module will be replaced at no charge. The parts are being recovered to aid analysis by Hyundai and Transport Canada in support of Transport Canada defect investigation 3280-38-10.
Note: No safety defect has been identified with these vehicles and this action is not being conducted under the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
Recall number
2017-614
Recall date
2017-12-08
System affected
Brakes
Model year(s) affected
2013 2014
Manufacturer Recall Number:
R0136 (71C119)
Units Affected:
103,556
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the brake pedal stopper pad material could deteriorate over time and allow the stop lamp switch plunger to remain extended when the brake pedal is released. This could result in the stop lamps illuminating continuously, which would result in following road users being unaware of the driver's intentions. Additionally, it could result in activation of the engine management system’s brake pedal override feature, the illumination of the traction control warning lamp, and/or the ability to move the shift lever without depressing the brake pedal, which could result in unintended vehicle movement. These conditions could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the brake pedal stopper pad.
Recall number
2017-193
Recall date
2017-04-04
System affected
Steering
Model year(s) affected
2017
Manufacturer Recall Number:
R0129 (71C021)
Units Affected:
65
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, a connection at the electric power steering (EPS) motor may have been damaged at time of assembly. This could lead to a loss of the steering assist. A loss of power steering assist could unexpectedly increase steering effort which would increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the EPS motor.
Recall number
2017-055
Recall date
2017-02-07
System affected
Brakes
Model year(s) affected
2017
Manufacturer Recall Number:
R0125 (71CA04)
Units Affected:
3,039
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the diaphragm in brake booster may unseat due to a manufacturing defect. This could result in a vacuum leak in the brake system and a reduction or loss in power brake assist, which would increase pedal effort, and extend stopping distances, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the vehicle brake system’s booster assembly.
Recall number
2016-310
Recall date
2016-06-16
System affected
Suspension
Model year(s) affected
2011
Manufacturer Recall Number:
R0115 (61C051)
Units Affected:
14,866
Notification Type:
Safety TC
On certain vehicles, the front suspension coil springs may be susceptible to corrosion. Over time, corrosion could cause the springs to fail, potentially damaging front tires and causing rapid air loss and/or tire failure, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will inspect and repair or replace coil springs as necessary. Note: This recall supersedes recall 2015-469. Vehicles repaired under the previous recall will require re-inspection and repair.
Recall number
2016-174
Recall date
2016-04-21
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2017
Manufacturer Recall Number:
R0113 (61C035)
Units Affected:
4
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, a manufacturing error could cause the second stage of the driver’s frontal airbag to fail to deploy. This would increase the risk of injury to the driver in a crash severe enough to warrant the deployment of the airbag`s second stage. Correction: Dealers will replace the driver’s frontal airbag module.
Recall number
2016-151
Recall date
2016-04-08
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2008 2009 2010
Manufacturer Recall Number:
R0112 (61C030)
Units Affected:
32,702
Notification Type:
Safety TC
On certain vehicles, the frontal air bags and seatbelt pretensioners may inadvertently deploy while the vehicle is stopped or moving at slow speeds due to the improper calibration of the Airbag Control Unit (ACU). Unintended airbag / seatbelt pretensioner deployment, in a non-warranted (non-impact) situation, could startle the driver, and could result in a vehicle crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the Airbag Control Unit (ACU).
Recall number
2015-623
Recall date
2015-12-31
System affected
Brakes
Model year(s) affected
2011 2012
Manufacturer Recall Number:
R0106 (51C107)
Units Affected:
33,158
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain sedan models, a defect in the electronic stability control (ESC) yaw sensor could cause cause the ESC light in the instrument panel to illuminate as well as cause unwarranted activation of the stability control system. This could result in reduced engine power and brake application on one or more wheels, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will verify proper operation of the yaw sensor and update vehicle software.
Recall number
2015-469
Recall date
2015-10-15
System affected
Suspension
Model year(s) affected
2011
Manufacturer Recall Number:
R0102
Units Affected:
14,866
Notification Type:
Superseded
On certain vehicles, the front suspension coil springs may be susceptible to corrosion. Over time, corrosion could cause the springs to fail, potentially damaging front tires and causing rapid air loss and/or tire failure, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will inspect and repair or replace coil springs as necessary. Note: This recall is superseded by recall 2016310. Please see recall 2016310 for more information.
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Recall number
2015-319
Recall date
2015-07-20
System affected
Label
Model year(s) affected
2016
Manufacturer Recall Number:
R0099
Units Affected:
3,908
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Certain vehicles may not comply with Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations. The compliance label may not contain any information about the rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). If the vehicle is loaded beyond its allowable rear GAWR, it could affect vehicle handling increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will apply revised labels.
Recall number
2015-089
Recall date
2015-02-27
System affected
Steering
Model year(s) affected
2008 2009 2010
Manufacturer Recall Number:
R0095
Units Affected:
58,320
Notification Type:
Safety TC
Certain vehicles equipped with electric power steering (EPS) may experience a sudden loss of power steering assist that could occur at any time while driving. If the electronic control unit (ECU) were to sense a discrepancy in the torque sensing circuitry of the steering system, and indicator lamp would illuminate in the instrument cluster to inform the driver that steering assist is no longer provided. Steering control could be maintained, as the vehicle will revert to a manual steering mode, but would require greater driver effort. The sudden change in steering may increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will update the electric power steering (EPS) control unit.
Recall number
2013-099
Recall date
2013-04-03
System affected
Electrical
Model year(s) affected
2007 2008 2009 2010
Manufacturer Recall Number:
R0079
Units Affected:
254,784
Notification Type:
Safety TC
On certain vehicles, the stop lamp switch may fail and cause intermittent operation of the brake lights. Failure of the brake lights to illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the switch.
Recall number
2009-121
Recall date
2009-04-23
System affected
Suspension
Model year(s) affected
2001 2002 2003
Manufacturer Recall Number:
R0058
Units Affected:
45,759
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles operated in areas of heavy road salt usage (Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland & Labrador), road salt can collect in the outboard portion of the front lower control arm and may result in internal corrosion leading to thinning of the steel in the lower control arms. In severe cases, the corrosion may progress to the point where the lower control arm's upper and lower panels become perforated. A perforated front lower control arm may fracture between its ball joint attachment and the forward and rearward pivot attachments to the chassis. This could result in a loss of vehicle control and a crash causing property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the front lower control arms. Should the control arms not require replacement, drainage holes will be added, as well as treatment with rust-proofing material to arrest the corrosion process.
Recall number
2009-120
Recall date
2009-04-23
System affected
Lights And Instruments
Model year(s) affected
2007
Manufacturer Recall Number:
R0057
Units Affected:
67,976
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the stop lamp switch may have been incorrectly installed during vehicle assembly. This could prevent proper brake lamp operation. Failure of the brake lamps to illuminate when the brakes are applied may result in the following road users being unaware of the driver's intentions, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury or death. A malfunction of the switch may also cause the brake lamps to remain illuminated when the brake pedal is released. Additionally, a faulty switch may affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock on automatic transmission-equipped vehicles so that the transmission shifter would not be able to be shifted out of PARK position. It may also cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) light to illuminate, and it may not deactivate the cruise control when the brake pedal is depressed. Correction: Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch assembly.
Recall number
2008-387
Recall date
2008-10-23
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2001
Manufacturer Recall Number:
R0056
Units Affected:
10,328
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, spilled liquid seeping through the console opening for the parking brake lever could contaminate the airbag control module connector that is located under the center console. This could result in an airbag Warning Light illumination. Should the owner decide not have the airbag system serviced at the time, it may affect the driver & passenger frontal airbags and prevent airbag deployment during a crash. Non-deployment of the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) airbags increases the risk of personal injuries or death in certain crash conditions. Correction: Dealers will install a protective cover over the airbag control module connector.
Recall number
2008-302
Recall date
2008-08-21
System affected
Fuel Supply
Model year(s) affected
2008 2009
Manufacturer Recall Number:
R0055
Units Affected:
8,541
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the fuel pump may fail. Engine stalling would result in lost propulsion which, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver's reactions, could increase the risk of a crash. Correction: Dealers will replace the fuel pump sub-assembly.
Recall number
2005-110
Recall date
2005-04-19
System affected
Steering
Model year(s) affected
2005
Manufacturer Recall Number:
R-46
Units Affected:
555
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the inner tie rod assemblies may crack and eventually break. Such a failure would result in separation of a tie rod from the steering rack, causing a loss of steering control which could result in a crash. Correction: Dealers will replace the steering rack assembly.
Recall number
2004-293
Recall date
2004-08-13
System affected
Brakes
Model year(s) affected
2001 2002 2003
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
19,930
Notification Type:
Safety TC
On certain non- ABS vehicles located in Quebec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland, after sustained exposure to temperatures below -30 degrees Celsius, the power brake booster diaphragm may lose elasticity. After the first application following a sustained period of non-operation at temperatures below -30 degrees Celsius, the reduced elasticity of the diaphragm prevents the brake booster vacuum valve from fully closing. Therefore, the booster is unable to replenish vacuum and braking assist is reduced. The brakes operate, but require higher than normal brake pedal application effort, which may result in increased stopping distances. Normal brake booster operation returns as the brake booster diaphragm becomes warmer, approximately 10 minutes after the engine is started. Correction: Dealers will replace the brake booster assembly.
Recall number
2004-152
Recall date
2004-05-06
System affected
Fuel Supply
Model year(s) affected
2004
Manufacturer Recall Number:
R43
Units Affected:
8,255
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, a fuel vapour tube hose clamp may not be positioned properly. The spring-type hose clamp contains ears that may be squeezed together with a tool to increase the diameter of the clamp to allow it to be installed on the vapour tube hose. Hyundai's specification requires the vapour tube hose clamp ears to not be directed toward the fuel tank. If a vehicle contains a vapour tube hose clamp that is mispositioned so one of its ears is facing toward the fuel tank and that vehicle is involved in a severe high speed crash, the damage to the vehicle may cause the mispositioned clamp ear to damage the fuel tank and fuel spillage may occur. Fuel spillage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire. Correction: Dealer will inspect the position of the vapour tube hose clamp ears and will correctly position the clamp, if necessary.
Recall number
2004-130
Recall date
2004-04-13
System affected
Fuel Supply
Model year(s) affected
2002 2003
Manufacturer Recall Number:
R42
Units Affected:
37,126
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the fuel tank assembly valve may not close properly. If a vehicle with a fuel tank assembly valve that is not properly closed were to roll over, fuel spillage could occur. Fuel spillage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire. Correction: Dealer will install an additional fuel tank assembly valve.
Recall number
2003-173
Recall date
2003-07-22
System affected
Brakes
Model year(s) affected
2001 2002 2003
Manufacturer Recall Number:
R38
Units Affected:
50,662
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the rear brake tubes may contact the steering gear box mounting brackets resulting in rear brake tube wear and corrosion. Severe rear brake tube wear and corrosion may result in brake fluid leakage reducing braking capability. Correction: Dealer will reposition the rear brake tubes, install clips to control the position of the tubes and apply anti-corrosion material where contact with the steering gear box mounting brackets may have occurred.
Recall number
2000-236
Recall date
2000-10-23
System affected
Engine
Model year(s) affected
1999 2000
Manufacturer Recall Number:
R-27
Units Affected:
7,165
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Certain vehicles may experience intermittent low speed engine stalling. This may occur if the Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor electrical signal is interrupted as a result of engine vibration transmitted to the MAF Sensor connector wiring harness. Intermittent low speed engine stalling may result in a vehicle crash. Correction: Dealers will replace the MAF Sensor connector and a portion of the wiring harness to incorporate a new relief loop in the harness to reduce the vibration that may be transmitted to the sensor connector.
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