Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2002 Hyundai Elantra has 6 recalls, 349 complaints.
6
Recalls
349
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
08V533000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MY 2001-2002 ELANTRA VEHICLES. MOVEMENT OF THE SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG WIRING HARNESS MOUNTED UNDER EACH FRONT SEAT, POSSIBL...
09V125000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 160,904 MY 2001-2003 ELANTRA AND MY 2003 TIBURON VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT...
03V257000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR BRAKE TUBES PASS BEHIND THE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER. TWO STEERING GEARBOX MOUNTING BRACKETS ARE WELDED T...
04V178000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES CONTAIN A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE THAT MAY NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. IF A VEHICLE WITH A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE THAT IS NOT PRO...
04V369000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY" A VALVE ON ...
03V496000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BRAKE TUBES FOR THE REAR BRAKES CAN CONTACT THE STEERING GEARBOX MOUNTING BRACKETS.
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2002 Hyundai Elantra 4-DR. w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2020 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | WHEN PUMPING GAS I CAN ONLY PUMP ABOUT $1.50 WORTH OF GAS AT A TIME BEFORE IT STARTS COMING BACK OUT... |
| Sep 3, 2019 | SUSPENSION | I WAS DRIVING THE CAR AND THE MOMENT I TRIED TO STOP AT THE TRAFFIC STOP SIGN THE LOWER ARM CONTROL ... |
| Nov 30, 2018 | AIR BAGS | MY 2002 HUYNDAI ELANTRA GLS SUDDENTLY THE AIRBAG IS ON SOON ENGINE RUNNING, AND I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY ... |
| Nov 5, 2018 | SUSPENSION | I HAVE NOTED A RECALL #09V125000 RELATED TO THIS MAKE/MODEL/YEAR BUT FOR SOME REASON MY CAR WITH THE... |
| Nov 2, 2017 | SUSPENSION | REAR SUSPENSION CROSS MEMBER ROTTED OUT |
| May 1, 2017 | STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | THE WHOLE FRAME IS RUSTY. |
| Oct 28, 2016 | STEERING | ON OCTOBER 28TH, 2016 THE LOWER, DRIVER'S SIDE, FRONT CONTROL ARM DISINTEGRATED WHILE MY WIFE WAS DR... |
| Aug 13, 2016 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS | AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND REMAINS ON STEADY AS I WAS DRIVING IN RESIDENTIAL SECTION TODAY, AROUND 10P... |
| Jul 10, 2016 | STRUCTURE | THERE IS RUST COMING THROUGH THE QUARTER PANELS IN THE FRONT |
| Jun 14, 2016 | AIR BAGS | AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON WHEN YOU MOVE THE SEAT FORWARD OR BACKWARD. SHOULD BE COVERED BY A RECALL, B... |
| May 11, 2016 | AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. ... |
| May 9, 2016 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | MY VEHICLE HAS CONTROL ARM RUST AND PERFORATIONS IN THE SUBFRAME, COVERED UNDER AN EXISTING RECALL. ... |
| Dec 15, 2015 | AIR BAGS | RANDOM ILLUMINATION OF AIR BAG LIGHT ON DASH WITHOUT EXPLANATION. |
| Dec 4, 2015 | SERVICE BRAKES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS... |
| Nov 23, 2015 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. WHILE AT AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR ROUTINE REPAIR. TH... |
| Oct 24, 2015 | STRUCTURE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LINK ASSEMBLY FRONT STABILI... |
| Jul 7, 2015 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | ENGINE STOPS SUDDENLY ALMOST CREATING ACCIDENT. CAUSE ? |
| Jul 3, 2015 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH, THE PASSENGER SIDE CONTROL ARM... |
| Jul 1, 2015 | SUSPENSION | 2002 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SALT BELT CORROSION RECALL PROBLEMS. *SMD THE... |
| Jun 15, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRACTION CONTROL SENSOR WAR... |