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NHTSA recall,

Hyundai Elantra (2015-2016) and Elantra GT (2016)

The driver's air bag inflator may rupture during deployment, causing sharp metal fragments to strike people.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain 2015-2016 Elantra and 2016 Elantra GT vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may rupture during deployment, which could result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or passengers, increasing the risk of injury or death. The recall affects 3,493 vehicles nationwide and was reported to NHTSA on May 15, 2026.

Dealers will inspect and replace the air bag inflator, as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 3, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated August, 2026.

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What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

  1. Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls. VINs are searchable from May 16, 2026.
  2. Dealers will inspect and replace the air bag inflator, as necessary, free of charge.
  3. You may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 300.
  4. Watch your mail. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 3, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated August, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

Dealers will inspect and replace the air bag inflator, as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 3, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated August, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 300. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 16, 2026.

Is your Hyundai affected?

2 models

These models and years may be affected.

  • Elantra, model years 2015 to 2016
  • Elantra GT, model years 2016

Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.

Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recall details

Reported to NHTSA
Sold in
Nationwide
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Component
Air bag defect
Campaign
26V307000
Vehicles affected
3,493
Repair cost
Free of charge
Manufacturer's recall number
300
Manufacturer phone
1-855-371-9460

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Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

  3. Summary updated

Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 2, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)