Air bag light illumination - spilled liquid
Defect Summary
Hyundai is recalling certain my 2001 elantra vehicles. if a liquid is spilled in the area of the cupholder on the center console, it may seep through the console opening for the parking brake lever and then drip onto the air bag control module electrical connector. the spilled liquid may contaminate the air bag control module and its electrical connector to the air bag wiring harness and cause the supplemental restraint system (srs) warning light to illuminate.
Safety Consequence
This condition may affect the driver and passenger frontal air bags and may prevent air bag deployment during a crash where such deployment should occur. non-deployment of the srs air bags may increase the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger under certain crash conditions.
Corrective Action
Dealers will install a protective cover over the vehicle's air bag control module connector. the recall owner notification began on november 30, 2008, and letters will be sent out in six mailings. owners may contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
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FAQ: Recall 08V532000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 08V532000?
NHTSA recall 08V532000 was issued by Hyundai Motor America on October 14, 2008. It addresses: Air bag light illumination - spilled liquid. The recall affects approximately 78,369 vehicles, with the defect involving the Air Bags component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Hyundai Motor America dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 08V532000 or the manufacturer campaign number 088. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.