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Vehicle recall 26V307000 · May 14, 2026

Hyundai Elantra and Elantra GT

The driver's air bag inflator may rupture during 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 2015-2016 Elantra and 2016 Elantra GT vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may rupture during deployment.
Consequence
An air bag inflator that ruptures may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or passengers, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Remedy
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
26V307000
Reported to NHTSA
May 14, 2026
Filed by
Hyundai Motor America
Manufacturer campaign
300
Owner notification
July 29, 2026
Vehicles potentially affected
3,493
Initiated by
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components
Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
Recall 26V307000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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