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2026 Hyundai Elantra, 2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid recall: Loss of Steering Control From Loose Fasteners

Report received by NHTSA: Oct. 20, 2026.

Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.

What's recalled

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.

The risk

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

Who's affected

24 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2026 Hyundai Elantra, 2026 Hyundai Tucson 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.

What to do and when

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.

NHTSA's record, word for word

Check it yourself

NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.

  • Hyundai Elantra 2026
  • Hyundai Tucson Hybrid 2026
NHTSA recall number26V692000
ManufacturerHyundai Motor America
Recall typeVehicle
ComponentSUSPENSION
Report received by NHTSAOct. 20, 2026
Potentially affected24 vehicles
Manufacturer's recall number309
“Do not drive” warningNo
Fire risk when parked (“park outside”)No

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record