Model year record

2026 Hyundai Elantra

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 3 owner complaints on file.

Hyundai Elantra, 2021–2026 generation
Pictured: the 2021–2026 generation. Gold Pony, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V692000

Suspension: front: macpherson strut

Component
Suspension: front: macpherson strut
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Vehicles affected
24
Reported to NHTSA
2026-10-20

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V693000

Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Component
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Vehicles affected
17
Reported to NHTSA
2026-10-20

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

Wheel detachment can cause a loss of vehicle control or create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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
Air bags1—
Unknown or other1—
Wheels1—

The 2025 model has about a fifth as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Other Hyundai Elantra model years

All Hyundai Elantra recalls by year

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.