1995 Hyundai Elantra recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-18. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
1 safety recall, most serious first
1. Airbags
What's wrong, in plain English: The airbag system — the part that is supposed to protect you in a crash. THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG WAS IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED AND COULD CAUSE THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE FROM INCREASED ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE.
What could happen: AN INCREASE IN THE ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE MIGHT PREVENT THE AIR BAG FROM ACTIVATING DURING A VEHICLE CRASH.
The fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR TO DETERMINE IF IT CONTAINS A TERMINAL HOLDER. IF IT DOES NOT, ONE WILL BE INSTALLED.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1995 ELANTRA.
- Book a repair at any authorized Hyundai dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 95V101000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Summary: THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG WAS IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED AND COULD CAUSE THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE FROM INCREASED ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE.
Consequence: AN INCREASE IN THE ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE MIGHT PREVENT THE AIR BAG FROM ACTIVATING DURING A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR TO DETERMINE IF IT CONTAINS A TERMINAL HOLDER. IF IT DOES NOT, ONE WILL BE INSTALLED.
Notes: SYSTEM: INTERIOR; PASSIVE RESTRAINT; AIR BAG; DRIVER. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-829-9956. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- 1995 Hyundai Elantra owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Airbags (39), Engine (25), Transmission / drivetrain (19), Electrical system (17), Brakes (14).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
02/12/2004 · Visibility (wipers / glass)
SEEKING ASSISTANCE TO RESOLVE A CLAIM THAT WAS DENIED BY THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. CLAIM INVOLVES REQUEST TO SEEK AID IN GETTING A CRACKED WINDSHIELD REPAIRED WHICH WAS A RESULT OF A ROCK HITTING THE WINDSHIELD. *PH *MR
07/03/2003 · Airbags
THE AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHT STAYED ON WHILE TRAVELING. DEALER WAS CONTACTED.*AK PH *JB
06/10/2003 · Transmission / drivetrain
WHEN I PRESSED DOWN ON THE CLUTCH IN ORDER TO SHIFT, THE CLUTCH PEDAL BRACKET BROKE OFF. I AM NOW UNABLE TO USE THE CLUTCH.*AK
11/06/2002 · Suspension
CONSUMER STATE WHILE TRAVELING 10 MPH WITHOUT ANY INDICATION FRONT END OF VEHICLE DROP TO THE GROUND VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO BODY SHOP TECHNICIAN NOTICE AXLE AND CHASSI HAD BROKEN. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. MR
05/03/2002 · Airbags
AIRBAG LIGHT HAS COME ON. DEALER HAS NOT INSPECTED VEHICLE.*AK
03/07/2002 · Transmission / drivetrain
WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, VEHICLE WENT INTO NEUTRAL. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AND PUSHING THE GAS PEDAL DOWN A LITTLE TO ACCELERATE, THE ENGINE REVVED BUT THE CAR DIDN?T GO ANYWHERE, CONSUMER LET OFF THE GAS PEDAL IMMEDIATELY AND THE ENGINE REVVED TO IDLE, HIT THE GAS AGAIN AN…
01/24/2002 · Airbags
AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ILLUMINATED, INDICATING A MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE SYSTEM. DEALER REPLACED AIR BAG MODULE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
11/20/2001 · Transmission / drivetrain
TRANSMISSION IS LOSING SPEED AND REVS HIGHLY. IT JERKS BEFORE IT GOES BACK TO NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED TWO TIMES BEFORE BECAUSE IT WAS LEAKING. THIS IS POSSIBLY THE THIRD TIME THAT TRANSMISSION NEES TO BE REPLACED. DEALERS AND OTHER MECHANICS HAVE NOT EXPLAINED REASONS FOR ONGOING PROBLEMS. *AK