Recall 14V310 affects 35,000 2010-2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring vehicles for a headliner support bracket defect. Repair is free at any franchised Hyundai dealer.
Hyundai is recalling 35,000 2010-2012 Elantra Touring vehicles because a headliner support bracket can move out of place when a side curtain airbag deploys. If that 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 recalled 2010-2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring has a support bracket attached to the headliner, the fabric-covered panel inside the roof. That bracket is part of the interior structure around the roof area and is supposed to stay secured while the side curtain airbag deploys from above the doors.
On affected vehicles, the bracket does not stay where it belongs during side curtain airbag deployment. Instead, it can become displaced as the airbag opens, leaving a loose interior support piece in the same area where the airbag is deploying. The filing does not identify a wear item or owner-caused maintenance issue; the problem is the bracket's placement and retention during deployment.
There is no warning sign before failure. Because the issue shows up during an airbag deployment, an owner is not expected to hear, see, or feel a clear symptom during normal driving.
Who's affected?
Covers the 2010, 2011, and 2012 model years, all tied to the same body or structural component.
| 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring | body or structural component |
|---|---|
| 2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring | body or structural component |
| 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring | body or structural component |
| Units affected | 35,000 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific wagon.
What's the safety risk?
In a crash, a headliner support bracket that contacts an occupant can cause a laceration injury. There is no listed warning sign before this hazard, so confirm your VIN and schedule recall service if included. Repair will be free at any franchised Hyundai dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2010-2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring is included in this recall.
- Watch for Hyundai's owner notice, which was mailed July 28, 2014, or call Hyundai customer service if you never received it.
- Contact a franchised Hyundai dealer and ask whether the free headliner adhesive-strip repair is ready for your VIN.
- Reference recall number 14V310 and Hyundai recall 117 when you call.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it, and ask the dealer to apply the adhesive strips that keep the headliner support bracket secured during side curtain air bag deployment.
What happens at the repair
Hyundai's remedy calls for a Hyundai technician to add adhesive strips to the headliner so the support bracket stays in place during side curtain airbag deployment. The dealer repair will be free once available for your VIN, with parts and labor covered by the recall. Ask the service desk to confirm whether campaign 14V310 is open for your Elantra Touring before you schedule service.
Timeline
| June 10, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 28, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V310?
Recall 14V310 covers 35,000 2010-2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring vehicles with a headliner support bracket that can move during side curtain airbag deployment. If the bracket contacts an occupant during a crash, it can cause a laceration injury.
What should I do if my 2010-2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 14V310. If it is, contact a franchised Hyundai dealer and ask for recall 117. The dealer will apply adhesive strips to the headliner for free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost. Hyundai dealers will apply adhesive strips to the headliner free of charge for vehicles included in recall 14V310.
What is the safety risk in recall 14V310?
The safety risk is a laceration injury during a crash. The recalled vehicles have a headliner support bracket that can become displaced during side curtain airbag deployment and contact an occupant.
What if I bought my Hyundai Elantra Touring used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your Elantra Touring is included, then contact a franchised Hyundai dealer and reference recall 117.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V310000 |
|---|---|
| Hyundai customer service | 1-800-633-5151 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V310 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V310000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation 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 →