The Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) is an office within the NHTSA which investigates serious safety problems in the design, construction or performance of vehicles. The NHTSA is authorized to order manufacturers to recall and repair vehicles, if the ODI finds a safety issue. NHTSA investigations for the 2003 Hyundai Elantra, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

  1. INVESTIGATION: AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATION

    NHTSA #PE08017

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  2. INVESTIGATION: FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS RUSTING

    NHTSA #PE09011

    Status:
    RECALLED

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