2000 Hyundai Elantra recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2000 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 1
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 200
Latest campaign: Sep 11, 2000

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Electrical system	1	Sep 11, 2000	00V259001

Safety recalls1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Sep 11, 2000Latest campaign


Sep 11, 200000V259001	Electrical system: wiring THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 00V259001 What's wrong 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. Risk 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. Campaign NHTSA 00V259001 · Sep 11, 2000

Sep 11, 200000V259001

Electrical system: wiring

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

DetailsHide details for campaign 00V259001

What's wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.
Campaign: NHTSA 00V259001 · Sep 11, 2000

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Hyundai recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component200

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

200Complaints filed

37Involving a crash

2Involving a fire

31Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Engine and engine cooling	41	21	0	0	0
Air bags	39	20	31	0	27
Electrical system	33	17	2	1	0
Visibility	26	13	0	0	1
Power train	22	11	0	0	0
Seat belts	15	8	5	0	10
Vehicle speed control	9	5	1	0	1
Structure	8	4	0	1	1
Service brakes	8	4	1	0	0
Tires	8	4	0	0	0
Engine	6	3	0	0	0
Latches/locks/linkages	6	3	1	0	0
Suspension	6	3	0	0	0
Hydraulic	6	3	1	0	0
Fuel system	4	2	0	0	0

13 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Engine
“The contact owns a 2000 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed, there was an abnormal odor entering the cabin of the vehicle, causing the contact to be nauseated.”
Filed 01/12/2023 · ODI 11501474
Structure
“Windows need repairs, falls down. Horn needs several repairs. Paint oxidized.. Auto was stationary.”
Filed 02/11/2021 · ODI 11395826
Electrical system
“Engine stalls air conditioner belt squeets”
Filed 08/12/2018 · ODI 11119472

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2000 Hyundai Elantra recall questions

How many recalls does the 2000 Hyundai Elantra have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2000 Hyundai Elantra. The most recent, 00V259001 (reported September 11, 2000), concerns electrical system. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2000 Hyundai Elantra?

Engine and engine cooling is the most-reported component, named in 41 complaints out of 200 filed with NHTSA (21%). Across all complaints, owners reported 37 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2000 Hyundai Elantra?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Hyundai recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Hyundai dealer.

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