NHTSA recall,
Hyundai Elantra (2026), Hyundai Elantra N (2025), Hyundai Tucson (2026), and 2 more
Misassembled B-pillar impact sensors can delay air bag deployment in certain Hyundai vehicles.
Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice
What happened
Hyundai Motor America 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. Air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.
The recall was reported to NHTSA on April 21, 2026, and affects 2,931 vehicles nationwide. Dealers will inspect and replace the impact sensor(s), as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 11, 2026.
What to do
If you own a vehicle in this recall:
- Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls. VINs are searchable from April 22, 2026.
- Dealers will inspect and replace the impact sensor(s), as necessary, free of charge.
- You may contact Hyundai's customer service at 855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 299.
- Look for the owner letter. Owner notification letters were mailed June 11, 2026.
What you get Free repair
Full text from NHTSA
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.
Is your Hyundai affected?
5 models
These models and years may be affected.
- Elantra, model years
- Elantra N, model years
- Tucson, model years
- Tucson Hybrid, model years
- Tucson Plug-In Hybrid, model years
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
- 26V254000
- Vehicles affected
- 2,931
- Repair cost
- Free of charge
- Owner letters mailed
- Manufacturer's recall number
- 299
- Manufacturer phone
- 855-371-9460
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Timeline
Reported to NHTSA
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