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Hyundai Elantra GT recalls

There are 2 safety recalls on record for the Hyundai Elantra GT, covering 3,579 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

Hyundai Elantra GT recalls by model year

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Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator moduleReported May 14, 2026 · 3,493 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Elantra and 2016 Elantra GT vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may rupture during deployment.
Risk
An air bag inflator that ruptures may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or passengers, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the air bag inflator, as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 3, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated August, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1‑855‑371‑9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 300. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on on May 16, 2026.

Recall number 26V307000 · Recall details

Visibility: sun/moon roof assemblyReported December 14, 2018 · 86 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT vehicles. The panoramic sunroof motor may be incorrectly programmed, preventing the sunroof from detecting an obstacle while closing.
Risk
If the sunroof does not detect an obstacle while closing and then retract, there could be an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the panoramic sunroof, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 5, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1‑855‑371‑9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 179.

Recall number 18V891000 · Recall details

Questions about the Hyundai Elantra GT recalls

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Do I have to pay for a recall repair?

No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.

How many recalls does the Hyundai Elantra GT have?

2, covering air bags and visibility.

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