Hyundai Elantra, Sonata: Suspension — coil springs

Affects Hyundai Elantra, Sonata · 2011 — about 28K vehicles.

The hazard

If a front coil spring fractures, it may contact the tire, possibly puncturing it, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational