Hyundai Elantra Recall R/2012/070: Front Suspension May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 26 Jul 2012
- Launched
- 9,725
- vehicles in the UK
- TBA
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Hyundai recalled Elantra vehicles built between 1 January 2002 and 27 May 2003. It may be possible for corrosion to attack the front suspension arms from the inside. The dealer will replace where necessary the suspension arms. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
It may be possible for corrosion to attack the front suspension arms from the inside. If corrosion occurs the arms could become weak and fail which could affect the directional control of the vehicle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRONT SUSPENSION MAY FAIL Defect: It may be possible for corrosion to attack the front suspension arms from the inside. If corrosion occurs the arms could become weak and fail which could affect the directional control of the vehicle. Remedy: Recall vehicles likely to be affected to check the front suspension arms and apply wax oil corrosion protection. Where necessary the suspension arms will be replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: front suspension may fail.
The Fix
The dealer will replace where necessary the suspension arms.
Are You Affected?
Elantra built between 1 January 2002 and 27 May 2003 may be included. Hyundai estimates 9,725 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Hyundai, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Hyundai.
- Book with any franchised Hyundai dealer, quoting the campaign code TBA or the DVSA reference R/2012/070. See how to get a Hyundai recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa FE, TrajetSuspension may fail | Book soon | R/2010/091 | |
| AccentFracture of front suspension coil spring | Book soon | R/1998/082 | |
| LantraFracture of rear suspension bolt | Book soon | R/1996/055 |
This is one of 102 Hyundai recalls in DVSA’s data. The Hyundai recall launched before it was R/2012/018 on 16 Apr 2012, for fuel may leak. The one launched after it was R/2012/117 on 31 Oct 2012, for corrosion may affect handbrake performance. You can also see every Hyundai recall, all recalls launched in 2012 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2012/070, launched 26 July 2012. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.