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Vehicle recall 26V254000 · April 20, 2026

Hyundai Elantra, Elantra N and 3 more models

The B-pillar impact sensors may have been misassembled, which can delay air bag deployment.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
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.
Consequence
Air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
26V254000
Reported to NHTSA
April 20, 2026
Filed by
Hyundai Motor America
Manufacturer campaign
299
Owner notification
June 11, 2026
Vehicles potentially affected
2,931
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Air bags › Sensor › Side impact
Recall 26V254000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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