2026 Hyundai Elantra, 2025 Hyundai Elantra N, 2026 Hyundai Tucson and 2 more models recall: Misassembled Air Bag Sensors
Report received by NHTSA: April 21, 2026.
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- What's recalled
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.
- The risk
Air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.
- Who's affected
2,931 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2026 Hyundai Elantra, 2025 Hyundai Elantra N, 2026 Hyundai Tucson, 2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid, 2026 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid.
- Compared with
Hyundai Motor America has 22 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 20 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
164 earlier NHTSA recalls by Hyundai Motor America since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- April 10, 2026 2021-2025 Genesis G80, 2022-2026 Genesis GV70, 2021-2025 Genesis GV80 and 1 more model recall: Fuel Leak at Pipe Connection
- April 6, 2026 2023-2026 Genesis G90, 2023-2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6, 2024-2026 Hyundai Santa FE and 1 more model recall: Seat Belt Anchors May Detach
- March 20, 2026 2026 Hyundai Palisade, 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid recall: Seat Belt Status Indicator Malfunction
- March 17, 2026 2026 Hyundai Palisade, 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid recall: Power Rear Seats May Trap a Person
- Feb. 6, 2026 2026 Hyundai Kona recall: Loss of Steering Control from Cracked Steering Knuckle Assembly
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Hyundai Elantra 2026
- Hyundai Elantra N 2025
- Hyundai Tucson 2026
- Hyundai Tucson Hybrid 2026
- Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid 2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V254000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Report received by NHTSA | April 21, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 2,931 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 299 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record