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1994 Hyundai Elantra Recalls, Complaints & Specs

2 safety recalls list the 1994 Hyundai Elantra, and owners have filed 76 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

2
safety recalls
76
owner complaints to NHTSA
21 / 2
complaints citing a crash / fire
21–22
MPG combined (EPA)

2 safety recalls for the 1994 Hyundai Elantra

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Air bags: frontal

    NHTSA 95V101000 Reported 14,651 vehicles potentially affected HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA

    The driver's side air bag was improperly assembled and could cause the air bag warning light to illuminate from increased electrical resistance.

    Remedy: 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.

  2. Alternator/generator/regulator (electrical system)

    NHTSA 94V090000 Reported 600 vehicles potentially affected HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA

    In some vehicles, the manufacturer's protective internal coating of the electronic crank angle sensor does not meet specifications, which can cause an open circuit at high operating temperatures. This can cause the vehicle to stall.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the crank angle sensor to determine whether the sensor is involved in the recall, and replace any sensor found with the defective internal coating.

76 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 1994 Hyundai Elantra have filed 76 complaints with NHTSA; 21 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. Reports cite 16 injuries and 0 deaths. Complaints peaked in 1995 with 20 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“While driving at 40mph on a downward incline and with no warning air bags deployed for no reason, distracting consumer's view, and causing consumer to pull over. Dealer notified.*ak”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 10, 2002 · Air bags

“Driver's side AIRBAG light came on dashboard. Consumer took it to a mechanic, and he had to reset modular . Dealership was aware of problem. There was a campaign bulletin for air bags; but, this vehic”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 28, 2001 · Air bags

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 1994 Hyundai Elantra. Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined21–22 mpg
City / Highway19–20 / 26
FuelRegular
EPA classCompact Cars
Engine4 cyl, 1.6/1.8 L
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd

Compare Hyundai Elantra model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Hyundai Elantra model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1992 Hyundai Elantra029
1993 Hyundai Elantra024
1994 Hyundai Elantra276
1995 Hyundai Elantra1112
1996 Hyundai Elantra3100
1997 Hyundai Elantra3115
1998 Hyundai Elantra055
1999 Hyundai Elantra2128
2000 Hyundai Elantra1197
2001 Hyundai Elantra6315
2002 Hyundai Elantra6342
2003 Hyundai Elantra5234
2004 Hyundai Elantra5182
2005 Hyundai Elantra4137
2006 Hyundai Elantra1155
2007 Hyundai Elantra6267
2008 Hyundai Elantra7314
2009 Hyundai Elantra4254
2010 Hyundai Elantra3379
2011 Hyundai Elantra5433
2012 Hyundai Elantra4653
2013 Hyundai Elantra41,314
2014 Hyundai Elantra2384
2015 Hyundai Elantra3262
2016 Hyundai Elantra2293
2017 Hyundai Elantra4767
2018 Hyundai Elantra0283
2019 Hyundai Elantra1251
2020 Hyundai Elantra3252
2021 Hyundai Elantra6131
2022 Hyundai Elantra5101
2023 Hyundai Elantra298
2024 Hyundai Elantra154
2025 Hyundai Elantra022
2026 Hyundai Elantra12

Checking a specific 1994 Hyundai Elantra

How do I know if my 1994 Hyundai Elantra has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 1994 Hyundai Elantra; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Hyundai dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 94V090000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Hyundai models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.