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1996 Hyundai Elantra recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1996 Hyundai Elantra. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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1996 Hyundai Elantra recalls, newest first

July 21, 2000NHTSA 00V0950027,111 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly

Summary
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The evaporative emission control systems can apply excessive vacuum to the fuel tanks during the canister purge cycle. If excessive vacuum is applied, minor fuel tank distortion can result. A small crack could develop on the upper fuel tank surface. The "check engine" light would then illuminate and, in some cases, the vehicle driver may notice a gasoline odor.
Consequence
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will pressure check the vehicle's fuel tank to determine if it has cracked. If the fuel tank has cracked, it will be replaced.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 28, 2000NHTSA 00V09500184,020 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly

Summary
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The evaporative emission control systems can apply excessive vacuum to the fuel tanks during the canister purge cycle. If excessive vacuum is applied, minor fuel tank distortion can result. A small crack could develop on the upper fuel tank surface. The "check engine" light would then illuminate and, in some cases, the vehicle driver may notice a gasoline odor.
Consequence
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will pressure check the vehicle's fuel tank to determine if it has cracked. If the fuel tank has cracked, it will be replaced.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 26, 1997NHTSA 97V02600074,965 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor

Summary
The windshield wiper motor circuit breaker electrical contacts were contaminated during assembly.
Consequence
This contamination interferes with the electrical circuit continuity and prevents the windshield wiper motor from operating. Inoperative windshield wipers can contribute to reduced visibility during inclement weather increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will remove the contaminants from the windshield wiper motor circuit breaker contacts.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 100 complaints about the 1996 Hyundai Elantra with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
11
Fires reported
3
Injuries reported
2
Deaths reported
2

Most complained-about components

  1. Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline16
  2. Power train › Automatic transmission15
  3. Fuel system14
  4. Air bags › Frontal10
  5. Gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly9

Other Hyundai Elantra years

Other 1996 Hyundai models

Most recalled 1996 vehicles

  1. 1996 Dodge Caravan (16 recalls)
  2. 1996 Honda Civic (16 recalls)
  3. 1996 Dodge Ram (14 recalls)
  4. 1996 Plymouth Voyager (13 recalls)
  5. 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier (13 recalls)
All of 1996’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 1996 Hyundai Elantra have any recalls?
3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, gasoline, visibility. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1996 Hyundai Elantra recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Hyundai dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1996 Hyundai Elantra?
100 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.