2026 Hyundai Elantra, 2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid, 2026 Hyundai Elantra N and 1 more model recall: Wheel May Detach
Report received by NHTSA: Oct. 21, 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 Venue, Elantra N, Elantra Hybrid, and Elantra vehicles. The wheel lug nuts may loosen and allow the wheel to detach.
- The risk
Wheel detachment can cause a loss of vehicle control or create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Who's affected
17 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2026 Hyundai Elantra, 2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid, 2026 Hyundai Elantra N, 2026 Hyundai Venue.
- 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
176 earlier NHTSA recalls by Hyundai Motor America since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Oct. 20, 2026 2026 Hyundai Elantra, 2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid recall: Loss of Steering Control From Loose Fasteners
- Oct. 9, 2026 2017-2020 Genesis G80, 2015-2016 Hyundai Genesis recall: Park Outside: Fire from Overheated Power Seat Motors
- Sept. 11, 2026 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 recall: Power Rear Seats May Trap a Person
- July 30, 2026 2027 Genesis G80 recall: Improperly Secured Ignition Coil Ground Bolt
- July 14, 2026 2024-2026 Hyundai Kona, 2024-2025 Hyundai Kona Electric recall: Seat Belt Buckle May Fail
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
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 Hybrid 2026
- Hyundai Elantra N 2026
- Hyundai Venue 2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V693000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Report received by NHTSA | Oct. 21, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 17 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 310 |
| “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