Known Recalls

Model year record

2025 Hyundai Elantra N

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 18 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V254000

Air bags: sensor: side impact

Component
Air bags: sensor: side impact
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Vehicles affected
2,931
Reported to NHTSA
2026-04-20
Owners notified
2026-06-11

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

Air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Unknown or other6—
Lane departure: assist4—
Electrical system2—
Engine2—
Lane departure: warning2—
Steering2—

The 2024 model has 9 times as many complaints as this one. The 2026 model has 5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.