The problem
Hyundai is recalling certain my 2001 elantra vehicles. If a liquid is spilled in the area of the cupholder on the center console, it May seep through the console opening for the parking brake lever and then drip onto the air bag control module electrical connector. The spilled liquid May contaminate the air bag control module and its electrical connector to the air bag wiring harness and cause the supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning light to illuminate.
The risk
This condition May affect the driver and passenger frontal air bags and May prevent air bag deployment during a crash where such deployment should occur. Non-deployment of the SRS air bags May increase the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger under certain crash conditions.
The fix
Dealers will install a protective cover over the vehicle's air bag control module connector. The recall owner notification began on November 30, 2008, and letters will be sent out in six mailings. Owners May contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 08V-532 (08V532000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 088 |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Component | Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module-inactive |
| Report date | October 14, 2008 |
| Owners notified | November 30, 2008 |
| Vehicles affected | 78,369 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA investigation |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the air bags
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 08V-532 repair free?
Yes. Hyundai dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will install a protective cover over the vehicle's air bag control module connector. The recall owner notification began on November 30, 2008, and letters will be sent out in six mailings. Owners May contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 78,369 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.