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2026 Hyundai Elantra recalls
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2026 Hyundai Elantra, filed between April 21, 2026 and October 21, 2026. Each one is below with what is wrong and the free fix.
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| Part | Filed | Advice |
|---|---|---|
| Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs | October 21, 2026 | Dealer fix |
| Suspension: macpherson strut | October 20, 2026 | Dealer fix |
| Air bags: side impact | April 21, 2026 | Dealer fix |
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Campaign 26V693000 · Filed October 21, 2026
What is wrong. The wheel lug nuts may loosen and allow the wheel to detach.
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Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Venue, Elantra N, Elantra Hybrid, and Elantra vehicles. The wheel lug nuts may loosen and allow the wheel to detach.
What could happen. Wheel detachment can cause a loss of vehicle control or create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix. 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.
Suspension: macpherson strut
Campaign 26V692000 · Filed October 20, 2026
What is wrong. The front strut assembly fasteners may not be tightened properly, which can result in a loss of vehicle steering control.
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Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Tucson Hybrid and Elantra vehicles. The front strut assembly fasteners may not be tightened properly, which can result in a loss of vehicle steering control.
What could happen. A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.
The fix. Dealers will inspect and replace the front strut assembly fasteners and perform a wheel alignment, 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 309. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 23, 2026.
Air bags: side impact
Campaign 26V254000 · Filed April 21, 2026
What is wrong. The B-pillar impact sensors may have been misassembled, which can delay air bag deployment.
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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.
What could happen. Air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.
The 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.
Check that your car is on the list
Most campaigns cover only cars built in a certain date range or at a certain plant, so a 2026 Hyundai Elantra may or may not be included. The VIN is the only sure test. It is 17 characters, on the dashboard by the windshield and on the driver door jamb sticker. Look up your VIN at NHTSA to see whether a campaign is open for your exact car.
How to confirm the repair is free
- Call any authorized Hyundai dealer service desk and give them the VIN and the campaign number from the list above.
- Ask them to confirm the campaign is open for your car. If it is, the parts and labor are covered.
- If the dealer says the part is not in stock, ask for a written note with the date, and ask about a loaner if the notice says not to drive the car.
- Keep the repair order. It shows the campaign number and proves the work was done.
If you already paid for a repair that a recall later covered, Hyundai may owe you a refund. Ask the dealer or Hyundai customer service about reimbursement, and keep your receipts.
Other model years of the Elantra
- 2025 (2)
- 2024 (1)
- 2023 (2)
- 2022 (5)
- 2021 (6)
- 2020 (3)
- 2019 (1)
- 2018 (1)
- 2017 (4)
- 2016 (2)
- 2015 (3)
- 2014 (2)
- 2013 (4)
- 2012 (4)
- 2011 (5)
- 2010 (3)
- All years
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2026 Hyundai Elantra recall questions
How many recalls does the 2026 Hyundai Elantra have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2026 Hyundai Elantra. A campaign can cover only some cars of that model year, so check your VIN to see whether yours is included.
Is a recall repair on a 2026 Hyundai Elantra free?
Yes. A safety recall repair is free at an authorized Hyundai dealer, whatever the age or mileage of the car and no matter who owns it now.
How do I know if my 2026 Hyundai Elantra was already fixed?
Enter the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows whether a campaign is open for that exact car. You can also ask a dealer to run the VIN, or look at the service history paperwork for the campaign number.
Source: NHTSA recalls API, checked 2026-10-29. Text is NHTSA's wording of each campaign. New campaigns are added over time. Not a repair shop, estimates only.