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
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Hyundai Elantra (2026): 2026
- Hyundai Elantra N (2025): 2025
- Hyundai Tucson (2026): 2026
- Hyundai Tucson Hybrid (2026): 2026
- Hyundai Tucson Plug-IN Hybrid (2026): 2026
Has your Hyundai been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Hyundai dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.