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NHTSA recall,

Hyundai Venue, Elantra N, Elantra Hybrid and Elantra

The wheel lug nuts may loosen and allow the wheel to detach, causing loss of vehicle control or a road hazard.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain 2026 Venue, Elantra N, Elantra Hybrid, and Elantra vehicles, including the Hyundai ELANTRA HYBRID (2026), because the wheel lug nuts may loosen and allow the wheel to detach. Wheel detachment can cause a loss of vehicle control or create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. The recall affects 17 vehicles nationwide and was reported to NHTSA on October 21, 2026.

The remedy is that dealers will inspect and tighten the wheel assembly lug nuts, and replace the hub bearing assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 19, 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 October 23, 2026.
  2. Dealers will inspect and tighten the wheel assembly lug nuts, and replace the hub bearing assembly, as necessary, free of charge.
  3. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 19, 2026. You may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 310. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 23, 2026.
  4. Watch your mail. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 19, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

Dealers will inspect and tighten the wheel assembly lug nuts, and replace the hub bearing assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 19, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 310. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 23, 2026.

Is your Hyundai affected?

4 models

These models and years may be affected.

Model years
2026

Hyundai

  • Elantra
  • Elantra Hybrid
  • Elantra N
  • Venue

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
Wheel defect
Campaign
26V693000
Vehicles affected
17
Repair cost
Free of charge
Owner letters expected
Manufacturer's recall number
310
Manufacturer phone
1-855-371-9460

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Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

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Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 23, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)