Hyundai Elantra and Tucson Air Bag Sensor
Hyundai recalls 2025 Elantra N and 2026 Tucson models for misassembled air bag sensors that may delay deployment.
Stop driving the vehicle and contact Hyundai immediately to schedule a service appointment. Do not operate the vehicle until the B-pillar impact sensors have been inspected and corrected by an authorized Hyundai dealer.
Recall at a glance
- Vehicles affected
- 2,931
- Repair cost
- Free of charge
- Owner letters mailed
- June 11, 2026
- Manufacturer's recall number
- 299
- Manufacturer phone
- 855-371-9460
Why it was recalled
Hyundai is recalling certain 2025 Elantra N, 2026 Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), and Elantra vehicles due to misassembled B-pillar impact sensors that may delay air bag deployment, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Is mine affected?
This recall covers specific vehicles. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or check with the manufacturer to confirm yours is included.
HYUNDAI TUCSON HYBRID (2025-2026), AIR BAGS
Where it was sold
Distributed nationwide.
Timeline
- Reported to NHTSA
- Listed on Recall Canary
- Summary updated
Other recent recalls from Hyundai Motor America
Editorial summary by Recall Canary · summary updated 2026-04-28 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration · severity reflects the agency's published classification