2026 Hyundai Elantra recalls

3 safety recalls, 3 owner complaints and a 5-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

202620252024
3Recalls
3Complaints
0Crashes & fires reported
5/5NHTSA overall rating

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2026 Hyundai Elantra recall list

Wheels recall

26V-693
October 21, 2026 · Hyundai Motor America
Problem
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Venue, Elantra N, Elantra Hybrid, and Elantra vehicles. The wheel lug nuts may loosen and allow the wheel to detach.
Safety risk
Wheel detachment can cause a loss of vehicle control or create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and tighten the wheel assembly lug nuts, and replace the hub bearing assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 19, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 310. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 23, 2026.

Suspension recall

26V-692
October 20, 2026 · Hyundai Motor America
Problem
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Tucson Hybrid and Elantra vehicles. The front strut assembly fasteners may not be tightened properly, which can result in a loss of vehicle steering control.
Safety risk
A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the front strut assembly fasteners and perform a wheel alignment, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 19, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 309. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 23, 2026.

Air Bags recall

26V-254
April 21, 2026 · Hyundai Motor America
Problem
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.
Safety 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 NHTSA.gov on April 22, 2026.

2026 Hyundai Elantra owner complaints

3 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 0 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injury and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Unknown or Other1
Air Bags1
Wheels1

Recent complaints

October 17, 2026Unknown or Other

The “consider taking a break” alert comes on every few miles including in the first few miles of driving. It is distracting and I need it shut off!

August 26, 2026Air Bags1 injury

my car was t-boned on the passenger side at the b pillar and airbags did not deploy. yes the body shop confirmed the airbags did not deploy. no warnings or messages.

August 10, 2026Wheels

To Whom It May Concern: I am submitting this formal complaint to request review of a potentially serious vehicle-safety failure involving a rental automobile provided to me by Hertz at its [XXX] location. Although Hertz is presently attempting to collect approximately $97 from me for alleged tire damage, the monetary dispute is secondary to the substantially more important issue: Hertz released a vehicle to me with an objectively abnormal tire-pressure reading, was expressly notified of that condition before I left the rental facility, advised me to disregard it, and subsequently documented a nail in that same tire. The chronology is straightforward and concerning. On XXX, I rented a vehicle

2026 Hyundai Elantra crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2026 HYUNDAI ELANTRA 4DR N/A FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2026 Hyundai Elantra: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning no, lane departure warning no. Rollover risk: 10.1%.

2026 Hyundai Elantra recall FAQ

Does the 2026 Hyundai Elantra have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2026 Hyundai Elantra. The most recent, filed October 21, 2026, concerns the wheels.

What are the most common 2026 Hyundai Elantra problems?

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is unknown or other (1 reports), followed by air bags.

Is the 2026 Hyundai Elantra safe?

The 2026 Hyundai Elantra earned up to a 5-star overall safety rating in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program crash tests.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2026 Hyundai Elantra?

Contact any authorized Hyundai dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.