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2003 Hyundai Elantra recalls

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

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

For the 2003 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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2003 Hyundai Elantra recalls, newest first

April 16, 2009NHTSA 09V125000160,904 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Front › Control arm

Summary
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, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. Road salt used during the winter months in these jurisdictions may result in internal corrosion and thinning of the steel in the front lower control arms. The corrosion may progress to the point where the lower control arm's upper and lower panels become perforated. A perforated front lower control arm may fracture between its ball joint attachment and the forward and rearward pivot attachments to the chassis.
Consequence
The fracturing of the control arm could an owner's control over their vehicle that may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the front lower control arms for corrosion damage. If specified levels of internal corrosion damage are found, the front lower control arms will be replaced with new front lower control arms incorporating additional holes in the upper and lower panels. If the front lower control arms do not require replacement, the dealer will add drainage holes to the front lower control arms and will treat the front lower control arms with rust-proofing materials to arrest the internal corrosion process. These procedures will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 17, 2009. Owners may contact the Hyundai customer assistance center at 1-800-633-5151.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 26, 2004NHTSA 04V369000919 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage

Summary
Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity" a valve on the fuel tank assembly may not close properly. If a vehicle rolls over and the fuel tank assembly valve is not properly closed, fuel spillage may occur.
Consequence
Fuel spillage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install an additional fuel tank assembly valve. The recall began on October 5, 2004. Owners should contact Hyundai de puerto rico at 1-800-981-0188.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 9, 2004NHTSA 04V178000263,968 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly

Summary
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 properly closed were to roll over, fuel spillage may occur.
Consequence
Fuel spillage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install an additional fuel tank assembly valve. Owner notification began on June 30, 2004. Owners should contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 3, 2003NHTSA 03V4960001,993 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Summary
On certain passenger vehicles, the brake tubes for the rear brakes can contact the steering gearbox mounting brackets.
Consequence
Contact between the rear brake tubes and the steering gearbox mounting brackets may result in rear brake tube wear and corrosion, increasing the risk of brake fluid leakage. Brake fluid leakage could result in reduced braking capability, which could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will reposition the rear brake tubes, install brake tube clips, and apply anti-corrosion material to the rear brake tubes. Owner notification began January 22, 2004. Owners should contact Hyundai of puerto rico at 1-800-633-5151.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 22, 2003NHTSA 03V257000312,292 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Summary
On certain passenger vehicles, the rear brake tubes pass behind the front suspension crossmember. Two steering gearbox mounting brackets are welded to the crossmember. On vehicles equipped with an antilock brake system (ABS), the rear brake tubes could contact both steering gearbox mounting brackets. On vehicles that are not equipped with ABS, the rear brake tubes may contact only the left mounting bracket. Contact between the rear brake tubes and the steering brackets could cause wear and corrosion that could result in brake fluid leakage.
Consequence
Fluid leakage could result in reduced braking capability increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will reposition the rear brake tubes so they do not contact the mounting brackets, install brake tube clips to control the location of the rear brake tubes, and apply anti-corrosion material to the tubes in the areas where contact with the mounting brackets may have occurred. Owner notification began on October 13, 2003. Owners should contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 234 complaints about the 2003 Hyundai Elantra with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
42
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
33
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Suspension33
  2. Air bags28
  3. Service brakes27
  4. Air bags › Frontal15
  5. Steering15

Other Hyundai Elantra years

Other 2003 Hyundai models

Most recalled 2003 vehicles

  1. 2003 Honda Accord (24 recalls)
  2. 2003 Honda Civic (24 recalls)
  3. 2003 Honda Odyssey (15 recalls)
  4. 2003 Subaru Outback (15 recalls)
  5. 2003 Subaru Legacy (15 recalls)
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Questions

Does the 2003 Hyundai Elantra have any recalls?
5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension, fuel system, gasoline, service brakes, hydraulic. 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 2003 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 2003 Hyundai Elantra?
234 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.