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Hyundai Elantra 2001 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2001 Hyundai Elantra: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

315Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
6Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
9Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
110Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Air Bags125 complaints

125 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 00V332000, 08V532000, 08V533000.

Suspension86 complaints

86 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 09V125000.

Brakes30 complaints

30 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 03V257000, 03V496000.

Vehicle Structure28 complaints

28 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering24 complaints

24 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine24 complaints

24 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System21 complaints

21 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility18 complaints

18 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

00V332000Reported October 17, 2000 - 972 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on October 17, 2000. The campaign covers an estimated 972 vehicles across all affected models.

03V257000Reported July 22, 2003 - 312,292 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on July 22, 2003. The campaign covers an estimated 312,292 vehicles across all affected models.

03V496000Reported December 3, 2003 - 1,993 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on December 3, 2003. The campaign covers an estimated 1,993 vehicles across all affected models.

08V532000Reported October 14, 2008 - 78,369 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on October 14, 2008. The campaign covers an estimated 78,369 vehicles across all affected models.

08V533000Reported October 14, 2008 - 150,541 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on October 14, 2008. The campaign covers an estimated 150,541 vehicles across all affected models.

09V125000Reported April 16, 2009 - 160,904 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension. Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on April 16, 2009. The campaign covers an estimated 160,904 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA08012Opened July 10, 2008 - Closed November 14, 2008

AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATION. Resulted in recall campaign 08V532000.

EA08012Opened July 10, 2008 - Closed November 14, 2008

AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATION. Resulted in recall campaign 08V532000.

EA08012Opened July 10, 2008 - Closed November 14, 2008

AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATION. Resulted in recall campaign 08V532000.

PE08017Opened March 10, 2008 - Closed July 10, 2008

AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATION. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE08017Opened March 10, 2008 - Closed July 10, 2008

AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATION. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE08017Opened March 10, 2008 - Closed July 10, 2008

AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATION. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE09011Opened February 18, 2009 - Closed April 21, 2009

FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS RUSTING. Resulted in recall campaign 09V125000.

PE09011Opened February 18, 2009 - Closed April 21, 2009

FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS RUSTING. Resulted in recall campaign 09V125000.

PE09011Opened February 18, 2009 - Closed April 21, 2009

FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS RUSTING. Resulted in recall campaign 09V125000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

200121
200228
200345
200431
200521
20066
200717
200819
200935
201033
20117
201213
20138
20149
20158
20164
20173
20185
20192
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.