2006 Hyundai Elantra Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2006 Hyundai Elantra recalls

Most common 2006 Hyundai Elantra problems

Problem areas named in the 155 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Air Bags	60
Exterior Lighting	39
Service Brakes	23
Electrical System	16
Vehicle Speed Control	11
Structure	8
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	8
Power Train	8
Visibility	7
Seats	5

What owners report

2021-08-05, Air Bags
My son was driving our 2006 Hyundai Elantra and crashed into the end of a guardrail. The air bag did not deploy. The car was declared a total loss by the insurance company. I am concerned that the airbag did not deploy with the severity of the crash. I have uploaded three pictures of the car and one of the end of the guardrail that was impacted. The estimate for speed at impact was 35 mph. The weather was sunny, dry and above 80 degrees. about 6:30PM Eastern time.

2021-05-03, Structure
WENT FOR AN INSPECTION AND WAS TOLD MY FRONT SUB FRAME WAS RUSTED AND ROTTED. THEY TOLD ME IT WAS UNDER RECALL, BUT UPON FURTHER RESEARCH I FOUND THERE HAVE BEEN RECALLS ON THIS SAME PART FOR OTHER YEARS OF THIS CAR BUT APPARANTLY THE 2006 WAS NOT INCLUDED, EVEN THOUGH I HAVE THE SAME ISSUES, AND THEY CHARGED ME FOR OTHER REPAIRS UNDER THE PRETENSE THAT THE SUB FRAME WOULD BE FIXED BY A DEALERSHIP FOR FREE DUE TO THE RECALL.

2021-04-18, Structure
EXTENSIVE RUST ON THE LOWER ENGINE SUBFRAME CROSSMEMBER: THE SUBFRAME HAS ROTTED LOOSE AND THE FRONT SUSPENSION CONTROL ARMS RATTLE THE SUBFRAME FROM WHERE THEY ARE ATTACHED. THIS ELANTRA WAS PURCHASED NEW AND ONLY HAS 44000 MILES. THE CONTROL ARMS WILL TEAR AWAY FROM THE LOOSE SUBFRAME AND CAUSE A LOOS OF CONTROL ACCIDENT.

2020-11-11, Air Bags
I NOTICED THAT MY AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON NEAR MY DASHBOARD WHERE ARE THE SPEEDOMETER IS AND WHEN I HAVE PASSENGERS IN MY CAR THE PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT IS OFF I DON'T BELIEVE MY SENSORS WORK FOR MY AIRBAGS

2020-10-13, Service Brakes
MY BRAKE LIGHTS ARE STUCK ON BUT MY FUSES ARE NOT BLOWN.

2006 Hyundai Elantra questions

Does the 2006 Hyundai Elantra have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2006 Hyundai Elantra: Exterior Lighting. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Hyundai Elantra?

Based on 155 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (60), Exterior Lighting (39), Service Brakes (23).

How do I check if a recall on my 2006 Hyundai Elantra has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.