2026 Hyundai Elantra | 2025 Hyundai Elantra N | 2026 Hyundai Tucson | 2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid | 2026 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid — Air bags: sensor: side impact
Published April 21, 2026 · Recall initiated: April 20, 2026
Summary
NHTSA records recall 26V254000, published April 21, 2026 and initiated April 20, 2026. Recalling firm: Hyundai Motor America; 2026 Hyundai Elantra | 2025 Hyundai Elantra N | 2026 Hyundai Tucson | 2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid | 2026 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid — Air bags: sensor: side impact.
What's the hazard
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 to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- HYUNDAI
- Model
- ELANTRA
- Manufacturer
- Hyundai Motor America
- Lot
- 2026 HYUNDAI ELANTRA | 2025 HYUNDAI ELANTRA N | 2026 HYUNDAI TUCSON | 2026 HYUNDAI TUCSON HYBRID | 2026 HYUNDAI TUCSON PLUG-IN HYBRID
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2026 Hyundai Elantra | 2025 Hyundai Elantra N | 2026 Hyundai Tucson | 2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid | 2026 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid — Air bags: sensor: side impact recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 26V254000 on April 21, 2026. Reported hazard: 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 should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: HYUNDAI. Model: ELANTRA.