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2006 Hyundai Elantra recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2006 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Jul 21, 200909V280000 | Exterior lightingANY OF THESE MALFUNCTIONS COULD LEAD TO A CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 09V280000
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Owner complaints by component155
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 56 | 36 |
| Exterior lighting | 38 | 25 |
| Service brakes | 32 | 21 |
| Electrical system | 16 | 10 |
| Vehicle speed control | 11 | 7 |
| Structure | 8 | 5 |
| Power train | 8 | 5 |
| Hydraulic | 8 | 5 |
| Visibility | 7 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 3 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 3 |
| Steering | 3 | 2 |
| Engine | 2 | 1 |
| Suspension | 2 | 1 |
| Wheels | 2 | 1 |
10 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
- Air bags
“My son was driving our 2006 Hyundai Elantra and crashed into the end of a guardrail. The air bag did not deploy. The car was declared a total loss by the insurance company.”
- Structure
“Went for an inspection and was told my front sub frame was rusted and rotted. They told me it was under recall, but upon further research I found there have been recalls on this same part for other years of this car but…”
- Structure
“Extensive rust on the lower engine subframe crossmember: the subframe has rotted loose and the front suspension control arms rattle the subframe from where they are attached.”
Other Hyundai Elantra model years
- 20104 recalls455 complaints
- 20094 recalls286 complaints
- 20087 recalls315 complaints
- 20076 recalls267 complaints
- 20061 recall155 complaints
- 20054 recalls137 complaints
- 20045 recalls182 complaints
- 20035 recalls234 complaints
- 20026 recalls342 complaints
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2006 Hyundai Elantra recall questions
How many recalls does the 2006 Hyundai Elantra have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2006 Hyundai Elantra. The most recent, 09V280000 (reported July 21, 2009), concerns exterior lighting. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2006 Hyundai Elantra?
Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 56 complaints out of 155 filed with NHTSA (36%). Across all complaints, owners reported 28 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2006 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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