2026 Hyundai Elantra — Recalls & Safety

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this vehicle and 0 owner complaints. Recall repairs are free by US law at any authorized dealer.

1 Campaign

Every Recall on File

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:SIDE IMPACT 26V254000 21/04/2026

What's wrong: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Elantra N, 2026 Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), and Elantra vehicles. The B-pillar impact sensors may have been misassembled, which can delay air bag deployment.

Risk: Air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Free fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the impact sensor(s), as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 11, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 299. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 22, 2026.

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Any year, make and model: open the Car Recall Checker. Also see owner-reported problems & years to avoid for the 2026 Hyundai Elantra. Data: NHTSA (US DOT, public domain), cached up to 7 days.

Questions

FAQ

Does the 2026 Hyundai Elantra have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2026 Hyundai Elantra. Every listed defect must be repaired free of charge by any authorized Hyundai dealer, regardless of vehicle age or ownership history.

Is the recall repair really free?

Yes. US federal law requires manufacturers to fix safety recalls free at any authorized dealer — parts and labour. You do not need to be the original owner.

How do I check my exact vehicle?

This page covers the 2026 Hyundai Elantra generally. For your specific car, use the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — it tells you whether YOUR vehicle's recalls were already repaired.