2003 Hyundai Elantra Recalls
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2003 Hyundai Elantra. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.
- Suspension › Front › Control armCovers: Hyundai Elantra 2001–2003, Tiburon 2003
Reported issue: 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…
Possible 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…
- Fuel system, gasoline › StorageCovers: Hyundai Elantra 2002–2003, Sonata 2002–2003, XG350 2002–2003 +1 more
Reported issue: 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.
Possible 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.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assemblyCovers: Hyundai Elantra 2002–2003, Sonata 2002–2003, XG350 2002–2003 +1 more
Reported issue: 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.
Possible 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.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsCovers: Hyundai Elantra 2001–2003, Tiburon 2002–2003
Reported issue: On certain passenger vehicles, the brake tubes for the rear brakes can contact the steering gearbox mounting brackets.
Possible 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.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsCovers: Hyundai Elantra 2001–2003, Tiburon 2002–2003
Reported issue: 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…
Possible 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…
NHTSA investigations
- PE09011Front lower control arms rustingClosed · Feb 18, 2009
- PE08017Air bag light illuminationClosed · Mar 10, 2008
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.