2025-2026 Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Elantra N and others recall: side impact

Hyundai Motor America reported this safety recall on April 20, 2026. It covers about 2,931 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 2,931
reported: Apr 20, 2026
owners notified: Jun 11, 2026
related complaints: 5

Air bags: sensor: side impact

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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 on April 22, 2026.

Recall number 26V254000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 5 complaints about airbags problems.

Questions about recall 26V254000

Is there a recall on the 2025-2026 Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Elantra N and others side impact?

Yes. Recall 26V254000, reported on April 20, 2026, covers about 2,931 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 26V254000?

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 on April 22, 2026.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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