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2015-2016 Hyundai Elantra and Hyundai Elantra GT recall: inflator module

Hyundai Motor America reported this safety recall on May 14, 2026. It covers about 3,493 vehicles.

vehicles affected
3,493
reported
May 14, 2026
owners notified
Jul 29, 2026
related complaints
49

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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 on May 16, 2026.

Recall number 26V307000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 49 complaints about airbags problems.

2015 Hyundai Elantra2016 Hyundai Elantra2016 Hyundai Elantra GT

Questions about recall 26V307000

Is there a recall on the 2015-2016 Hyundai Elantra and Hyundai Elantra GT inflator module?

Yes. Recall 26V307000, reported on May 14, 2026, covers about 3,493 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 26V307000?

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 on May 16, 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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