NHTSA Recall 13V115000: Structure and air bags: side/window
Hyundai Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 186,250 vehicles. It affects 2011–2013 Hyundai Elantra.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V115000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 109 |
| Components | STRUCTURE; AIR BAGS › SIDE/WINDOW |
| Report received | April 1, 2013 |
| Owner notification | April 23, 2013 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Hyundai Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Elantra vehicles manufactured from November 12, 2010, through March 5, 2013. A support bracket attached to the headliner may become displaced during a side curtain airbag deployment.
Safety risk
If the headliner support bracket makes contact with an occupant during a crash, it may cause a laceration injury.
Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will apply adhesive strips to the headliner, free of charge. The safety recall began during April 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall campaign number is 109.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 13V115000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.