2008 Hyundai Elantra

7 Recalls & Safety Reports

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Recall List for the 2008 Hyundai Elantra

Official recalls have been issued for the 2008 Hyundai Elantra by the NHTSA. The complete details of all recalls are listed below, along with what they cover and the recommended solutions.

Recalls don't cost you anything to get fixed, but most are time-limited, so if your car is affected you should call your local Hyundai service department immediately!

If you have questions about a recall, write down your VIN & then call Hyundai customer service.

  1. RECALL: ABS Module May Short Circuit

    An electrical short within the ABS Module may cause an engine compartment fire, even when the car is turned off, increasing the risk of an injury. Read more »

    Date Announced
    FEB 04, 2020
    Vehicles Affected
    476,111

  2. RECALL: Electric Power Steering Assist May Be Disabled

    If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash. Read more »

    Date Announced
    FEB 23, 2015
    Vehicles Affected
    204,768

  4. RECALL: Stop Lamp Switch May Function Intermittently

    Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of Park without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    APR 01, 2013
    Vehicles Affected
    1,712,336

  5. RECALL: Inadvertent Air Bag Deployments

    The front passenger air bag could deploy in crashes in which it should not deploy, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant from the deployed air bag. ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    MAR 15, 2011
    Vehicles Affected
    188,697

  6. RECALL: Driver's Air Bag/Seat Track Position Sensor

    A higher pressure deployment than intended increases the risk of injury resulting from airbag deployment. Read more »

    Date Announced
    MAR 15, 2011
    Vehicles Affected
    95,783

  7. RECALL: Fuel Pump Motor

    As a result, poor engine staring and hesitation may result. Other engine performance issues may also result and lead to a crash. Read more »

    Date Announced
    DEC 29, 2008
    Vehicles Affected
    347

  8. RECALL: Fuel Pump Motor

    Poor engine starting and hesitation may result. Other engine performance issues may also result increasing the risk of a crash. Read more »

    Date Announced
    AUG 25, 2008
    Vehicles Affected
    65,000

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