2015-2016 Hyundai Elantra, 2016 Hyundai Elantra GT recall: Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
Report received by NHTSA: May 15, 2026.
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- What's recalled
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Elantra and 2016 Elantra GT vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may rupture during deployment.
- The risk
An air bag inflator that ruptures may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or passengers, increasing the risk of injury or death.
- Who's affected
3,493 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2015-2016 Hyundai Elantra, 2016 Hyundai Elantra GT.
- 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
165 earlier NHTSA recalls by Hyundai Motor America since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- April 21, 2026 2026 Hyundai Elantra, 2025 Hyundai Elantra N, 2026 Hyundai Tucson and 2 more models recall: Misassembled Air Bag Sensors
- 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
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Dealers will inspect and replace the air bag inflator, as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 3, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated August, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 300. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 16, 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 2015-2016
- Hyundai Elantra GT 2016
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V307000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Report received by NHTSA | May 15, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 3,493 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 300 |
| “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