Front coil springs may fracture
Defect Summary
Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011 elantra vehicles manufactured november 12, 2010, to march 31, 2011, and sonata vehicles manufactured december 11, 2009, to february 28, 2010, originally sold in, or currently registered in, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin and the district of columbia. road salt may corrode the front coil springs, possibly resulting in the coil springs fracturing.
Safety Consequence
If a front coil spring fractures, it may contact the tire, possibly puncturing it, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front coil springs, free of charge. interim notifications were mailed on november 17, 2015. the recall began on january 6, 2016. owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. hyundai's number for this recall is 133. note: vehicles that were previously registered in salt belt states but are currently registered elsewhere are eligible to be inspected and repaired.
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FAQ: Recall 15V629000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 15V629000?
NHTSA recall 15V629000 was issued by Hyundai Motor America on October 7, 2015. It addresses: Front coil springs may fracture. The recall affects approximately 28,157 vehicles, with the defect involving the Suspension component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Hyundai Motor America dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V629000 or the manufacturer campaign number 133. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.