The 1995 Hyundai Elantra has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 14,651 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 179 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.
THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG WAS IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED AND COULD CAUSE THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE FROM INCREASED ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE.
AN INCREASE IN THE ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE MIGHT PREVENT THE AIR BAG FROM ACTIVATING DURING A VEHICLE CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR TO DETERMINE IF IT CONTAINS A TERMINAL HOLDER. IF IT DOES NOT, ONE WILL BE INSTALLED.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“When I pressed down on the clutch in order to shift, the clutch pedal bracket broke off. I am now unable to use the clutch.*ak”
“Airbag light has come on. Dealer has not inspected vehicle.*ak”
“Transmission is losing speed and revs highly. It jerks before it goes back to normal driving conditions. Transmission was replaced two times before because it was leaking. This is possibly the third time that transmission nees to be replaced. Dealers and other mechanics have not explained reasons…”
“While traveling at 30-35 mph transmission went out, and vehicle started to lock up and skid across the street.*ak”
“Air bag light came on when car was started. Dealer doesn't know why after running a diagnostic test. Dealer wants to start by replacing air bag parts until light goes off (starting with the $600 chip). Dealer claims recall was performed on this car in july 1995. In 1996, this vehicle was in a…”
“While driving under normal conditions, clutch pedal pedal bracket disconnected and fell off. Please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak”
“After turning off vehicle, consumer could smell a paint odor in passenger's compartment, then vehicle would fail to restart. Also, after diconnecting air hose and reconnecting air hose vehicle will restart. Dealer had been contacted.*ak firestone tires keep going flat, size p175/65r14, consumer…”
“After turning off vehicle, consumer could smell a paint odor in passenger's compartment, then vehicle would fail to restart. Also, after diconnecting air hose and reconnecting air hose vehicle will restart. Dealer had been contacted.*ak firestone tires keep going flat, size p175/65r14, consumer…”
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ODI HAS RECEIVED COMPLAINTS PERTAINING TO REAR SUSPENSION PROBLEMS.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS NEEDED TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE NATURE AND CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE CANADIAN RECALL.FURTHERMORE, THIS INVESTIGATION IS OPENED TO EVALUATE HYUNDAI'S RATIONAL FOR NOT CONDUCTING A SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN TO INCLUDE THE UNITE STATES…
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1995 Hyundai Elantra as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.