Recall 13V115 covers 186,250 2011-2013 Hyundai Elantras for a headliner support bracket that can cause laceration injury. Repair is free at a franchised Hyundai dealer.
Hyundai is recalling 186,250 2011-2013 Elantra vehicles because a headliner support bracket can shift out of place during side curtain airbag deployment. If the bracket contacts an occupant in a crash, it can cause a laceration injury, and the Hyundai dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The side curtain airbag in the 2011-2013 Hyundai Elantra is stored along the roof rail, behind the headliner. The headliner is the interior trim panel above the seats, and a support bracket helps hold that roof trim in place around the airbag area. When the airbag deploys, it is supposed to drop from the roof edge and cover the side window area.
The defect involves a support bracket attached to that headliner. During a side curtain airbag deployment, the bracket can become displaced instead of staying secured behind the trim. That means a part near the airbag path does not stay where Hyundai designed it to stay when the airbag opens.
Owners should not expect a noise, light, or handling change before this happens. There is no warning sign before failure.
Who's affected?
Scope is split between body structure and side air bag components across the 2011, 2012, and 2013 model years.
| 2011 Hyundai Elantra | body or structural component |
|---|---|
| 2011 Hyundai Elantra | side air bag |
| 2012 Hyundai Elantra | body or structural component |
| 2012 Hyundai Elantra | side air bag |
| 2013 Hyundai Elantra | body or structural component |
| 2013 Hyundai Elantra | side air bag |
| Units affected | 186,250 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific car is included.
What's the safety risk?
In a crash, the headliner support bracket can contact an occupant and cause a laceration injury. The risk occurs during crash impact, so confirm whether your VIN is included and arrange the recall work with a dealer. Repair will be free at any franchised Hyundai dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2011-2013 Hyundai Elantra is included in this recall.
- Contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151 to confirm current repair scheduling for recall number 13V115.
- Call a franchised Hyundai dealer if your VIN is included and ask about the free headliner adhesive-strip repair that keeps the support bracket from shifting during side curtain air bag deployment.
- Bring the recall notice if Hyundai mailed one. If not, reference recall number 13V115 and Hyundai recall 109 when you call.
- Drive with care until the repair is complete, since the loose headliner bracket can cause a laceration injury during a crash.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Hyundai technician applies adhesive strips to the headliner near the support bracket tied to the side curtain airbag area. The repair is meant to keep the bracket from shifting during an airbag deployment. Hyundai's remedy says the work is free of charge, but the current remedy status is not listed in the campaign data. The dealer repair will be free once available.
Timeline
| April 1, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 23, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V115?
Recall 13V115 covers 186,250 2011-2013 Hyundai Elantra vehicles with a headliner support bracket that can move during side curtain airbag deployment. If the bracket contacts an occupant in a crash, it can cause a laceration injury. Hyundai dealers apply adhesive strips to the headliner for free.
What should I do if my 2011-2013 Hyundai Elantra is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Elantra is included in recall 13V115. If it is, contact a franchised Hyundai dealer and ask for the headliner adhesive strip repair. Reference recall number 13V115 or Hyundai campaign 109 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Hyundai's remedy says dealers will apply adhesive strips to the headliner free of charge. A franchised Hyundai dealer handles the recall repair.
Is it safe to drive my Hyundai Elantra before the recall repair?
The recall filing does not include a do-not-drive instruction. The safety concern is crash-related: during side curtain airbag deployment, a displaced headliner support bracket can contact an occupant and cause a laceration injury. Confirm your VIN, then schedule the free dealer repair.
What if I bought my Hyundai Elantra used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. If you never received Hyundai's April 2013 owner notice, check your VIN to confirm whether your Elantra is included, then contact a franchised Hyundai dealer for campaign 109.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V115000 |
|---|---|
| Hyundai customer service | 1-800-633-5151 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V115 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V115000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →