CarRecallWatch- Component
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
- Problem
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Elantra N and 2022-2023 Elantra vehicles. The emblem on the cover of the driver's front air bag may not have been welded properly, which can result in the emblem detaching upon deployment.
- Risk
- A detached air bag cover emblem may strike a vehicle occupant, which can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 14, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 234.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Some driver's front airbags may have an emblem on the cover that was not welded properly. During airbag deployment, the emblem can come loose and detach.
A detached emblem may strike a vehicle occupant, which can increase the risk of injury. Owners should not ignore this recall, even though the problem only appears when the airbag deploys.
Dealers will replace the driver's front airbag free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 14, 2022. You can contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460, and you can check your vehicle identification number (VIN) on the NHTSA website for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Hyundai Elantra | 20222023 |
|---|---|
| Hyundai Elantra N | 2022 |