Vehicle recall 00V259001 · September 11, 2000
Hyundai Elantra and Sonata
Vehicle description: some sonata vehicles equipped with 2.5 liter V-6 engines and all elantra model vehicles may have experienced intermittent low-speed engine stalling, which…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Vehicle description: some sonata vehicles equipped with 2.5 liter V-6 engines and all elantra model vehicles may have experienced intermittent low-speed engine stalling, which could occur if the maf (mass air flow) sensor electrical signal is interrupted as a result of engine vibration transmitted to the maf sensor connector wiring harness.
- Consequence
- This condition can cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will re-route the maf sensor connector wiring harness.
- Notes
- Hyundai recall nos. 039 and 040.OWNER notification began November 18, 2000.OWNERS who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 00V259001
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 11, 2000
- Filed by
- HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
- Manufacturer campaign
- 039/040
- Owner notification
- November 18, 2000
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 165,977
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Wiring
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Hyundai Elantra (1999-2000): 2000, 1999
- Hyundai Sonata (1999-2000): 2000, 1999
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